I can't believe Jimmy only made 3 AS teams. I did remember he didn't even make it in his MVP season. SOME(fewer than before the old voters started dying off) will use that against him. He is far from a lock but should get serious consideration for the HoF.

mtcal wrote:kingery'd have a better shot at an all star game if he had a position to play.

my vote is for the one he's supposedly really good at.

My guess is that's exactly where he'll play in 2020 as Cesar is a free agent

philliesphhan wrote:

mtcal wrote:kingery'd have a better shot at an all star game if he had a position to play.

my vote is for the one he's supposedly really good at.

My guess is that's exactly where he'll play in 2020 as Cesar is a free agent

2021 but i think cesar is traded this offseason

I won't bump the Shadow thread but my quasi prediction of Kap fired after this trip has a shot of coming true

Rockinghorse wrote:I won't bump the Shadow thread but my quasi prediction of Kap fired after this trip has a shot of coming true

They are two games out with tons of injuries, I don't see it happening. Klentak knows they don't have a very good team.

Gotta shake it up while there's time

30 seconds, MacGruber!

Rockinghorse wrote:Gotta shake it up while there's time

30 seconds, MacGruber!

Seems a little knee jerk and really hope management is smarter than that. Get better players next year and make a change in the offseason depending how this season ends.

If there's one positive, the Phils won't leave the Eastern timezone the rest of the season

heyeaglefn wrote:

Rockinghorse wrote:I won't bump the Shadow thread but my quasi prediction of Kap fired after this trip has a shot of coming true

They are two games out with tons of injuries, I don't see it happening. Klentak knows they don't have a very good team.

Yeah, I don't get what he's supposed to do. Shit pitching and an offense that just hits a bunch of singles or doesn't hit at all

ek wrote:looks like Arrieta might be done

Kinda figured this outing was the nail in the coffin.

Salisbury seemed to be hinting a big move could come today. The only 2 moves of impact would be firing Kapler or calling up Howard. The latter would seem to be a panic move and could stunt Howard's growth if he's not ready.

Firing Mallee or some other schlub coach will do nothing.

Andrew Miller finally signing.

ek wrote:looks like Arrieta might be done

I think you post got stuck from May, but it is still relevant.

Brantt wrote:Salisbury seemed to be hinting a big move could come today. The only 2 moves of impact would be firing Kapler or calling up Howard. The latter would seem to be a panic move and could stunt Howard's growth if he's not ready.

Firing Mallee or some other schlub coach will do nothing.

He seemed to be guessing to me, which is weird. Was reminiscent of Reuben Frank guessing Le'Blanc was going to be traded a few weeks ago. I guess everyone has their odd moments, even the best reporters.

This season has been a sharp reminder how much it's sucks for fans when their team doesn't meet expectations. The injuries are a legit reason for a lot of it, but it still sucks (to the point I'm losing interest).

The opposite, of course is how great it is when your team plays over it's head.

Firing Kapler now makes no sense... unless the new manager is bringing along 5 new solid bullpen arms, three or four major league starting pitchers, Andrew McCutchen healed, Alec Bohm ready, a permanent position for Scott Kingery, a good hitting coach, and more time to make up the games they are back in the race... fire him after the last game

nola vs hamels on wed is pretty much the only reason to watch this week. weren't nola and hamels both in the same rotation at one point? i vaguely remember nola being present at hamels' no hitter. would be cool to see them in the same rotation again.

Not saying it's the right thing to do or not but I wonder if Middleton tries to steal Maddon from the Cubs... his deal is up and he'd be closer to his beloved Hazleton

Titlehungry wrote:Firing Kapler now makes no sense... unless the new manager is bringing along 5 new solid bullpen arms, three or four major league starting pitchers, Andrew McCutchen healed, Alec Bohm ready, a permanent position for Scott Kingery, a good hitting coach, and more time to make up the games they are back in the race... fire him after the last game

If you are going to fire him at the end of the season you might as well do it now. Try to get a spark for the last month and a half with a new voice. There's zero downside to that.

Titlehungry wrote:Firing Kapler now makes no sense... unless the new manager is bringing along 5 new solid bullpen arms, three or four major league starting pitchers, Andrew McCutchen healed, Alec Bohm ready, a permanent position for Scott Kingery, a good hitting coach, and more time to make up the games they are back in the race... fire him after the last game

Assuming Wathan becomes the interim it gives you 40+ games to evaluate him at this level.