After yesterday’s 9-2 win over the Cardinals, Phillies president Pat Gillick retracted his statement that the club would contend as early as 2017 or 2018, according to Phillies beat-writer Todd Zolecki.
“It might take a little longer,” Gillick said in regards to the Phillies’ rebuilding process.
The Phillies are in the midst of one of the worst seasons in their franchise’s history, and currently have the worst record in MLB at 24-47. They are near-the-bottom in a number of key categories such as runs scored, home runs, OBP, and ERA.
Gillick, who will likely step down from his current position in the front office before next season, did not share any news regarding the Andy MacPhail rumors that surfaced earlier last week.