Phillies Fire Gabe Kapler After
Two Seasons as Manager
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The Philadelphia Phillies failed to reach the playoffs under Kapler.
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Several years ago, I promised our loyal fans that I would do everything in my power to bring a world championship team to our city.
, John Middleton, Phillies owner, via statement.
I will never waver from that commitment. ... I have decided that some changes are necessary to achieve our ultimate objective.
, John Middleton, via statement.
The Phillies finished with an
81-81 record in 2019.
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It was only a one-game
improvement on their
2018 record of 80-82,
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despite the additions of Bryce Harper,
J.T. Realmuto and Jean Segura.
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We came into 2019 with very high hopes. We fell short of those, and that responsibility lies with me.
, Gabe Kapler, via statement.
The next Phillies manager will inherit a team of talented, dedicated and committed players.
, Gabe Kapler, via statement.
Buck Showalter, Joe Maddon and Joe Girardi
have been rumored to be potential replacements
for Kapler, according to ESPN.