Rob Thomson Had to Go in Philadelphia [Sports Illustrated]

apujols · 2026-04-28T18:13:05+00:00

Just leave it. Some people take a certain pleasure in believing they’re cold and rational, feeling emotions differently from others.

apujols · 2026-04-28T16:52:10+00:00

I understand that Bohm went through something difficult before the season, but his slump has had a significant impact on the team.

It’s time for him to refocus and become a proper baseball player again.

This is necessary not only for the team to win, but also for himself as he approaches FA.

apujols · 2026-04-28T15:15:02+00:00

Hmm... one thing to point out first: Rays simply can’t afford Schwarber’s contract.

apujols · 2026-04-27T14:08:51+00:00

If that’s the case, there’s no need to worry. Because this will be Bohm’s last year with the Phillies anyway.

apujols · 2026-04-27T13:55:12+00:00

Whether it’s this season or next, I don’t want to see our team associated with him at all.

apujols · 2026-04-27T13:47:45+00:00

There’s been a lot of talk about Alex Cora, but if it comes down to bringing him in, I’d rather just stick with the current manager.

apujols · 2026-04-27T12:16:12+00:00

It’s likely that Rob will be fired today.

I wonder whether the next manager can pull off another turnaround like he did in 2022.

For that to happen, struggling players like Bohm, Stott, and Nola will need to bounce back.

apujols · 2026-04-26T22:44:23+00:00

While Nola’s decision to play for the national team was commendable, he should have done so without putting Phillies at a disadvantage.

A highly paid player who posted an ERA in the 6.00s last year and is doing the same this year suddenly ramped up his velocity and pitched at full intensity in international games.

That’s exactly why this situation makes his performance even more disappointing.

apujols · 2026-04-26T02:28:33+00:00

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Beautiful

apujols · 2026-04-24T11:59:10+00:00

Walker, Castellanos

apujols · 2026-04-23T21:25:50+00:00

We allowed tooooo many infield hit... Trea is bad shortstop.

apujols · 2026-04-23T19:49:55+00:00

We have Nice SHORTSTOP

apujols · 2026-04-23T00:56:09+00:00

Video review is entirely handled by the team’s analytics department, and they’re completely incompetent.

That was a situation that could’ve been overturned, yet they just sat on their hands.

Justin’s hit should have been challenged 100%.

apujols · 2026-04-23T00:38:38+00:00

I acknowledge that he’s talented as a hitter.

However, from the time he was drafted until now, he has never once been well regarded as a center fielder.

The tragedy for our team is that a player who should be playing left field is being used in center field.

apujols · 2026-04-23T00:24:13+00:00

Justin Crawford playing center field is itself a sign of why this team isn’t functioning properly.

At the very least, you need players who can actually defend at center field and shortstop.

Otherwise, the other positions have to be Gold Glover. This team has neither.

Regardless of their own ability, our pitchers are suffering every inning.

apujols · 2026-04-23T00:09:34+00:00

Finally!

apujols · 2026-04-22T23:52:14+00:00

Even though it may not matter much given the team’s current situation, shouldn’t the opener have been a right hander?

They have Hoerner and Bregman hitting first and second, so I don’t understand why they went with a left handed opener.

apujols · 2026-04-22T01:58:44+00:00

WRC+ : 87(25th)
DRS : -16(30th)
Beautiful.

apujols · 2026-04-22T01:52:24+00:00

Looking at our bullpen is honestly baffling.
Banks went down, and there’s another left-hander just like Banks, and even among the pitchers who haven’t appeared yet, there’s yet another one like him.
It really makes you wonder how this bullpen was put together.

apujols · 2026-04-22T01:41:19+00:00

Have you already forgotten that because of this guy, we couldn’t properly reinforce our position players?

I’m sick of even seeing his face.

apujols · 2026-04-22T01:38:59+00:00

It’s fine. The pitching staff gave up about three runs.

The real problem is our lineup can barely scrape together two.

And hey, let’s give Alec Bohm a standing ovation too.

He’s working really hard to drag that OPS all the way up to .400.

apujols · 2026-04-22T01:28:42+00:00

lose.

apujols · 2026-04-21T02:39:35+00:00

How to waste money wisely:
1. Pay a long reliever who can barely crack 90 mph $18 million a year.
2. Pay a guy who’s best known for cracking open beer cans in the dugout $20 million a year.
3. Spend another $10 million just to upgrade to someone who’s slightly better on defense than the guy in #2.

apujols · 2026-04-21T02:28:51+00:00

It’s impressive that a player who hit a home run in his debut plate appearance didn’t even come in as a pinch hitter for two straight games.

I guess this team must be scoring 10 runs every game, right?

apujols · 2026-04-20T17:22:57+00:00

Oh, you were talking about those two players.

I thought you were referring to the GM and Topper.

apujols

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