The overhaul at the major-league level came last offseason when general manager Matt Klentak replaced manager Pete Mackanin with Gabe Kapler, who, in turn, installed a new coaching staff and a lot of new ways to do things.
Major changes at the minor-league level are taking shape now. The Phillies are searching for Joe Jordan's replacement after the director of player development resigned in early September. A batch of new hitting coaches is also needed after the Phillies purged that part of their minor-league system. The dismissals included Rhys Hoskins' minor-league mentors, Frank Cacciatore and Sal Rende. A field coordinator is also needed to replace the hard-working and respected Doug Mansolino.