Rob Thomson has managed the Phillies on an interim basis for 55 days, not nearly long enough to establish a distinctive style of helmsmanship. If anything, the longtime coach and first-time skipper has projected consistency, calm, and a steady hand.
But there he was late Tuesday night, after the Phillies scored less than four runs for the 11th time in 14 games, contemplating changes.
“We’re talking about a lot of things with the lineup,” Thomson said, “to try to inject some runs in there.”
Thomson may have done casino-level shuffling, too, perhaps bumping scorching-hot Alec Bohm up in the order or sliding down slumping leadoff man Kyle Schwarber.