The Phillies lost their sixth game in a row on Saturday. They look like losers, having the same feel as late last summer when the club had an epic collapse. They are now 5 a/2 games behind Atlanta in NL East. They are closer to fourth place than first place.
They are losing to division rivals. The bullpen again blew the game, the same bullpen once called a "strength" by Manager Gabe Kapler. Kapler got thrown out of the game, his first ejection in his Phillies career. It all seemed so contrived and did nothing to rally the struggling troops.
Who is the leader on this team? Where is GM Matt Klentek? Where is President Andy MacPhial and Owner John Middleton? We see ownership when times are good- what about now?
Vince Valasquez pitched well yesterday and probably earns another start on Thursday vs the Mets.
Cesar Hernandez, a mediocre player at best, didn't run hard out of the box in the 8th inning. He's yet another Phil who doesn't hustle. Will Kapler discipline Hernandez when he didn't discipline Jean Segura?
There is no discipline or consequences on this team. It was another sell-out yesterday and the team played lazy, stupid baseball as thanks.
If the team doesn't turn things around soon, will they be sellers instead of buyers in July? Will anyone care once Eagles training camp begins?
Losing two straight at home to the lowly Marlins is embarrassing.
It doesn't matter that Bryce Harper ans Rhys Hoskins hit back-to-back homer runs. Both are still not playing that well. Other than Scott Kingery, who is?
Speaking of Kingery, why isn't he leading- off?
I don't think Keltel fires Kapler now. Maybe after the season. It's not the Phillies' way to replace managers in mid-season. But after the season?
Even Kletek's job should be in jeopardy at this point. He hired Kapler. He put this underachieving team together.
Why should the fans care when the team doesn't care? This was supposed to be a year to win, not rebuild. Instead this club is doggingit, choking and floundering to the All-Star break.
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