Can Coaching Changes Help Improve 2013 Phillies?
When Jimy Williams resigned from the Philadelphia Phillies after the 2008 season, he left a void that the team has felt since. Williams was a big part of the strategy decisions made during games and helped Charlie Manual bring a World Championship to Philadelphia. Since 2008, the caliber of coaches in the Phillies dugout has declined as has the team’s success, especially in the...
Could Juan Samuel Decline a Return to the Phillies? History Suggests He May
Lost in the shuffle between Greg Gross, Pete Mackanin, and Sam Perlozzo getting fired is the status of former Phillies player Juan Samuel, who served as the Phillies third base coach the last two seasons.
Phils Wasted No Time
The Philadelphia Phillies season ended yesterday in a lose to the Washington Nationals. After the game, the Phillies wasted no time in making changes to the coaching staff. Bench coach Pete Mackanin, hitting coach Greg Gross and first-base coach Sam Perlozzo were told they would not be part of the 2013 Philadelphia Phillies. While Gross may come as no big surprise, because...
The Phils made a quick shake up among their coaches after the last game of the season.
After the last game of the 2012 season, the Phils made a quick shake up among their coaches: Pete Mackanin, Greg Gross and Sam Perlozzo are out, Ryne Sandberg, Steve Henderson and Rod Nichols are in.
After yesterday’s game in Washington, the Phils announced that they were releasing their bench coach Pete Mackanin, hitting coach Greg Gross and first base coach Sam Perlozzo, all...
Phillies restructure coaching staff to implement succession plan
I pondered both in June and at the beginning of September as to whether or not the Phillies 2012 season would cost manager Charlie Manuel his job. Well, after a restructuring of the Phillies coaching staff after Wednesday's season finale against the Nationals, it appears Manuel will stay for 2013, but not beyond.
Long-time Phillies coach Greg Gross, serving as the hitting coach...
The 2012 Phillies: A Season to Forget
The torture that was the 2012 Phillies season is finally over. And sadly, it ended just as I predicted before the season even began; without a playoff bid. I was hoping to be wrong about that.
Since the Phillies won the World Series in 2008, each year they have taken exactly one step backwards. So this year, missing the playoffs seemed like their destiny. They lost the World Series...
Ryne Sandberg Promoted To The Big Club
Shortly (very shortly) after the Phillies lost their season finale yesterday, the club parted ways with three of the benc coaches. Sam Perlozzo, Pete Mackanin and Greg Gross, were all let go by the Phillies organization yesterday.
Today, the Philadelphia Phillies have announced the new coaching staff. As many expected, Ryne Sandberg, Charlie Manuel's potential successor...
Sandberg Promoted to Phillies Third Base Coach
Sandberg could be the next mananger of the Phils. (J. Floyd)The Phillies announced today that they’ve promoted Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs manager Ryne Sandberg to third base coach and infield instructor. This comes after the firings of Sam Perlozzo, Pete Mackanin, and Greg Gross on Wednesday.Other moves with the coaching staff were also made. Steve Henderson was promoted from AAA...
Is Sandberg Really the Answer?
Charlie Manuel will return as the Phillies manager next season, but he will be without cohorts Greg Gross, Sam Perlozzo and Pete Mackanin, as all three were let go on Wednesday. Underperforming teams often shake up the coaching staff, even if there is no direct correlation between that and success achieved the following season.Manuel’s contract expires after the 2013 season and...
Phillies cut two more from coaching staff
The Phillies will not bring back bench coach Pete Mackanin or hitting coach Greg Gross for the 2013 coaching staff, reports Todd Zolecki, via Twitter.
Bench coach Pete Mackanin and hitting coach Greg Gross also will not be back next season.
— Todd Zolecki (@ToddZolecki) October 3, 2012
With the earlier news of Sam Perlozzo not coming back, the Phillies have already cut ties...
Phillies cut two more from coaching staff
The Phillies will not bring back bench coach Pete Mackanin or hitting coach Greg Gross for the 2013 coaching staff, reports Todd Zolecki, via Twitter.
Bench coach Pete Mackanin and hitting coach Greg Gross also will not be back next season.
— Todd Zolecki (@ToddZolecki) October 3, 2012
With the earlier news of Sam Perlozzo not coming back, the Phillies have already cut ties...
Phillies Hand 3 Coaches Pink Slips
The happy throng in D.C. was still celebrating their Nationals regular season-ending victory over the Phillies as general manager, Ruben Amaro Jr., got an early start at reshaping the Phillies for 2013.
As the Nationals head to the playoffs for the first time since relocating to our nation’s capital, the Phillies find themselves out of the post season for the first time 2006. After...
Phillies already making coaching changes, Sam Perlozzo gone
It did not take long to make the first off-season change for the Phillies. According to multiple reports from the Phillies beat, first base coach Sam Perlozzo will not return for the 2013 season in Philadelphia.
RT @highcheese: Sam Perlozzo will not be back per Phillies
— Macho Row (@Macho_Row) October 3, 2012
On the post game show on ComcastSportsnet analyst Ricky Botallico...
Phillies fire 3 coaches after 81-81 season
Immediately after finishing with a .500 record, the Philadelphia Phillies fired first base coach Sam Perlozzo, bench coach Pete Mackanin and hitting coach Greg Gross.
The club announced the changes after its season ended with a 3-1 loss at the Washington Nationals on Wednesday. The Phillies finished 81-81 and in third place in the NL East, ending a run of five consecutive division...
Phillies fire 3 coaches; More changes coming?
The Philadelphia Phillies finished their season with a loss to the division champion Washington Nationals today. With the loss, the Phillies dropped to 81-81. After winning 102 games last year, this was most certainly a disappointment. As is usually the case when a team under performs, changes are made.The Phillies informed bench coach Pete Mackanin, 1B/INF coach Sam Perlozzo and...
Perlozzo, Mackanin, Gross All Fired by Phillies
The Phillies are cleaning house.The will not renew the contracts of coaches Sam Perlozzo, Pete Mackanin, and Greg Gross for 2013. That could pave the way for Ryne Sandberg to be promoted to the big league club in an undetermined role. Juan Samel and Rich Dubee are staying with the Phillies, as of now.Charlie Manuel has stated he will be back in 2013, so look for Sandberg to become...
Phillies already making coaching changes, Sam Perlozzo gone
It did not take long to make the first off-season change for the Phillies. According to multiple reports from the Phillies beat, first base coach Sam Perlozzo will not return for the 2013 season in Philadelphia.
RT @highcheese: Sam Perlozzo will not be back per Phillies
— Macho Row (@Macho_Row) October 3, 2012
On the post game show on ComcastSportsnet analyst Ricky Botallico...
Baseball is Gross
Baseball is not typically thought of as a gross sport, but the following players buck that mindset. Don Gross, Gabe Gross, Greg Gross, Kevin Gross, Kip Gross, Wayne Gross, Emil Gross, and Turkey Gross have all made baseball gross over the years. Emil started the trend way back in 1879. Next came Ewell, or as his friends called him "Turkey", in 1925. Then there was Don in...
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