It’s the worst-kept secret in the sport.
If Philadelphia Phillies general manager Matt Klentak had his way, Gabe Kapler would have returned for a third season as the team’s manager in 2020. He didn’t, as managing partner John Middleton ultimately determined that a change was necessary. That change came in the form of Joe Girardi, who there seems to have been internal agreement on hiring.
But Klentak still hopes that Kapler gets the opportunity to manage next season.
“This is not a secret, you guys know…Phillies employees know…the fans know…the players know – that I’m a big Gabe Kapler fan,” Klentak said Thursday to Joe Decamara and Jon Ritchie on SportsRadio 94 WIP.