Gabe Kapler‘s tenure with the Phillies continues it’s rocky start:
Philadelphia Phillies new manager Gabe Kapler called on a reliever who hadn’t thrown a pitch to warm up on Saturday against Atlanta.
Kapler came to the mound to replace starter Vince Velasquez in the third inning and the Phillies down 5-2. Left-hander Hoby Milner apparently wasn’t ready to enter the game.
Kapler remained on the mound as Milner took some throws before leaving the bullpen. Braves manager Brian Snitker came out of the dugout to argue about the delay, and was ejected by umpire Jerry Layne, the crew chief.
Layne said he was trying to protect Milner’s health.
“For whatever reason the pitcher wasn’t even getting ready,” Layne told a pool reporter. “Who got crossed up, I’m not placing blame on anybody because I don’t know. He just wasn’t ready. Hadn’t thrown a pitch. … The last thing I want to do is get somebody hurt. It’s already a messed-up situation.”
Well, good for the umpire, although I don’t think he should have ejected Snitker. Philadelphia lost the game 15-2.
Phillies starting pitchers have faced 58 batters and been hit for a .354/.411/.479 slash line. Phillies relievers have faced 79 batters and been hit for a .303/.403/.545 slash line, allowing all four opposition home runs. Somehow, the Phillies managed to win a game.
Managing a baseball team is a lot harder than it looks. If this keeps up, Kapler’s tenure may be shorter than Tony Perez with the Reds.
from baseballmusings.com https://ift.tt/2pUpSRw
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