Gabe Kapler's Philadelphia Phillie

i think they might have been limiting his innings, since he got a late start?

that is possible and would make sense, but apparently he went out on deck and had a helmet on before being pinch hit for

¯\_(ツ)_/¯

time to "put down" the Phanatic?

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2018/06/20/phillie-phanatics-flying-hot-dog-injures-woman/720328002/

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/phillies-temporarily-demote-zach-eflin-despite-having-a-career-year-costing-him-20000/

The Phillies optioned starter Zach Eflin following his start on Friday night and activated infielder J.P. Crawford from the disabled list. The way the Phillies schedule is structured, Eflin won't miss a start. Instead, he'll be recalled to take part in a doubleheader as the 26th man before returning to the minors to complete the mandatory 10-day assignment. In the interim, the Phillies will benefit from having a five-man bench from which to pull from during late-and-close spots.

Nonetheless, the move isn't zero-sum for Eflin: He'll lose out on nine days of service time and $20,000. Here's what his agent, Tom O'Connell, told The Athletic's Matt Gelb about the move:

"While this transaction on the surface seems purely administrative, it caught us by surprise and is tremendously disappointing. Major-league starters have a strict routine that they adhere to that allows them to be successful; this roster move affects that. While the club may feel that they are doing what's best for the organization, they also lose sight of the human element and how it will affect the player."

Really can't wait for the next CBA negotiations.

btw i will be attending a Baseball Prospectus event before the game this Saturday that will include a session with assorted Phillies personnel, including analytics ppl.

sam fuld?

he's not on the list...

Gabe is in though! Do you have any questions?

Surprise guest confirmed: Phillies manager Gabe Kapler will be joining us for Saturday's event at Citizens Bank Park!

Tickets are only on sale through tomorrow, but it may sell out before then. Don't wait. It's going to be an amazing day in Philadelphia.https://t.co/5X72VLgHaH

— Baseball Prospectus (@baseballpro) August 14, 2018

too bad it's sat or maybe i'd go

creepiness we saw inside Citz Bank

😬😬😬 pic.twitter.com/2b7Zpf309d

— Jeffrey Paternostro (@jeffpaternostro) August 18, 2018

Was down to see the Phillies yesterday. Hope they make the playoffs--good young lineup, six or seven guys around 25. I notice they've been outscored by a run this year, so they've obviously been a little lucky.

After a series of troubling revelations about Kapler’s handling of assault allegations during his time in L.A., it’s time for the Phillies to separate from their manager, and for the Dodgers to take responsibility

https://www.theringer.com/mlb/2019/2/6/18213283/gabe-kapler-los-angeles-dodgers-philadelphia-phillies

Since the Phillies don’t play the Mets 162 times per season, Maikel Franco’s performance landed him back in Triple-A.

He had a great first 6 weeks fwiw.

BREAKING: A source says Charlie Manuel has replaced John Mallee as #Phillies hitting coach.

— Todd Zolecki (@ToddZolecki) August 13, 2019

not quite as old as the Mets' pitching coach

Arrieta may be done for the year

David Robertson also gone for the year

bye bye

gabe out

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=uac_KQn9Q-M

Late to this, but in his next job Gabe Kapler will have learned not to sign a bunch of free agents who get hurt.

— Joe Sheehan (@joe_sheehan) October 11, 2019