Phillies Front Office Decisions Under Fire: Fans Weigh In with Reader Poll
The Philadelphia Phillies have been navigating a treacherous offseason, as they attempt to continue their quest for a World Series championship and find ways to improve their postseason performance. Following the team's heartbreaking NLDS loss to the Dodgers, fans were invited to share their opinions on who should be retained and who should be let go.
According to a recent reader poll, Phillies manager Rob Thomson has faced significant criticism from fans, with 54% of respondents believing that his decision-making was a major factor in the team's disappointing performance. In contrast, President Dave Dombrowski has received widespread support, with an impressive 76.4% of voters backing his leadership.
One player who may be on thin ice is designated hitter Kyle Schwarber. Despite his impressive 56 home runs and strong season, only 57.5% of fans want him to return, largely due to the significant salary tag associated with his $30 million per year contract.
The team's decision to sign free agent Ranger Suárez has received near-unanimous support from fans, with a staggering 71% of respondents backing his retention. Meanwhile, catcher J.T. Realmuto has also garnered a high level of approval, with 73% of voters supporting his return.
On the other hand, outfielder Nick Castellanos is largely seen as an expendable asset, with 93% of fans calling for him to be released from his $20 million contract. Offseason acquisition Harrison Bader, however, has won over a significant portion of fans with 79% backing his retention via mutual option or free agency.
The Phillies' decision on third baseman Alec Bohm is a closer split, but ultimately, fans are trending towards releasing him and finding a new player for the position. Perhaps most surprisingly, outfielder Max Kepler has received more support than Castellanos, despite being viewed as a potential target for release.
Pitchers Walker Buehler and Taijuan Walker have also been subject to fan scrutiny, with 75% of voters wanting Buehler brought back and 78% calling for Walker's departure.
The team's bullpen has received mixed results in the poll, with Jose Alvarado receiving significant support but other relievers like David Robertson and Joe Ross struggling to gain traction. The bench also saw varying levels of fan approval, with players like Edmundo Sosa and Rafael Marchán receiving widespread backing while others, such as Garrett Stubbs and Johan Rojas, were largely seen as expendable assets.
As the Phillies look to navigate the challenging offseason ahead, it will be interesting to see how these poll results translate into on-field decisions.
The Philadelphia Phillies have been navigating a treacherous offseason, as they attempt to continue their quest for a World Series championship and find ways to improve their postseason performance. Following the team's heartbreaking NLDS loss to the Dodgers, fans were invited to share their opinions on who should be retained and who should be let go.
According to a recent reader poll, Phillies manager Rob Thomson has faced significant criticism from fans, with 54% of respondents believing that his decision-making was a major factor in the team's disappointing performance. In contrast, President Dave Dombrowski has received widespread support, with an impressive 76.4% of voters backing his leadership.
One player who may be on thin ice is designated hitter Kyle Schwarber. Despite his impressive 56 home runs and strong season, only 57.5% of fans want him to return, largely due to the significant salary tag associated with his $30 million per year contract.
The team's decision to sign free agent Ranger Suárez has received near-unanimous support from fans, with a staggering 71% of respondents backing his retention. Meanwhile, catcher J.T. Realmuto has also garnered a high level of approval, with 73% of voters supporting his return.
On the other hand, outfielder Nick Castellanos is largely seen as an expendable asset, with 93% of fans calling for him to be released from his $20 million contract. Offseason acquisition Harrison Bader, however, has won over a significant portion of fans with 79% backing his retention via mutual option or free agency.
The Phillies' decision on third baseman Alec Bohm is a closer split, but ultimately, fans are trending towards releasing him and finding a new player for the position. Perhaps most surprisingly, outfielder Max Kepler has received more support than Castellanos, despite being viewed as a potential target for release.
Pitchers Walker Buehler and Taijuan Walker have also been subject to fan scrutiny, with 75% of voters wanting Buehler brought back and 78% calling for Walker's departure.
The team's bullpen has received mixed results in the poll, with Jose Alvarado receiving significant support but other relievers like David Robertson and Joe Ross struggling to gain traction. The bench also saw varying levels of fan approval, with players like Edmundo Sosa and Rafael Marchán receiving widespread backing while others, such as Garrett Stubbs and Johan Rojas, were largely seen as expendable assets.
As the Phillies look to navigate the challenging offseason ahead, it will be interesting to see how these poll results translate into on-field decisions.
First of all manager Rob Thomson can't make any decisions without getting roasted by fans and I get it he's got a tough job but come on give the guy a break! He did lead us to the playoffs last year after all. And meanwhile Dave Dombrowski is like a superhero or something everyone wants him to stay on as president and he gets 76% of the vote lol what's up with that? It's not like he's doing any of the actual playing but idk maybe he's just magic 
! It's clear they're playing a game of musical chairs with their contracts and players. I mean, come on 93% want Nick Castellanos gone? That's crazy! He's still put up decent numbers in his career and he's not the only one who can help this team 
. And what's up with Alec Bohm? Fans are saying release him but they're also worried about finding a new 3B... it's like they want to get rid of him but they don't know what to do with his spot 
. Can't they just make a decision already?! 
. I get that they're disappointed with how the team performed, but 54% is a pretty big number. Maybe we need to give him some more time to figure things out? And I'm surprised at how strongly fans are against Alec Bohm 
, I mean, he's only had one tough season. Can't we just try to fix what went wrong instead of writing him off completely?
and J.T. Realmuto! Those guys were huge for the team last year and it would be a shame to let them go without giving it another shot.
. We've been through tough times before and come out on top!
And Kyle Schwarber, $30 million per year? That's crazy talk! 
If they want to pay that much, they should be winning championships every year! 
. And Ranger Suárez, though... 71% love that guy! He's definitely a fan favorite, and I think he's gonna be a solid addition for the team.
. I mean, 93% want him gone? That's like a landslide election or something 
. But you know who's getting more love than Castellanos? Max Kepler! What's going on with that guy? Is he suddenly a superstar? 
. I guess we'll just have to wait and see how those guys pan out on the mound.
. And can we talk about how much I love Ranger Suárez already? The guy's been on fire since joining the team! 71% of fans backing him for free agency is no joke, it just shows how well he's fit in 
! It's awesome that fans can share their opinions and influence the team's decision-making process. I mean, who doesn't want to feel like they're part of something? 
As for the Phillies' front office moves, it's interesting to see how the fans are weighing in on individual players. Like, Kyle Schwarber is a beast at the plate 
! And can we talk about Alec Bohm's fate? 
Can't wait to see how these results affect the Phillies' roster! 
RANGER SUÁREZ AND J.T. REALMUTO SEEM LIKE SOLID CHOICES TO ME, BUT NICK CASTELLANOS JUST DOESN'T SEEM TO BE GETTING IT DONE!!! 
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I mean, come on guys! You're basically begging fans for advice on who to keep and who to cut loose. It's like you don't even know what you want anymore 
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. And J.T. Realmuto? Absolutely get him back, dude 
! Alec Bohm, though... I don't know, man. Maybe they can find a way to make it work, but 93% of fans want him out? That's just cold 
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. I swear, this team is like a hot mess express 
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