As reported last week heading into the Phillies final series of the 2016 season, changes within the coaching staff were to be expected. Members of the Phillies front office had a “frank” conversation with manager Pete Mackanin and his staff, and many speculated who might be shown the door.
With little surprise, the Phillies reportedly fired hitting coach Steve Henderson after four seasons.
The club has not made an official announcement regarding Henderson or any of the other coaches, but two sources have informed MLB.com of the pending change.
We broke down last week why Henderson was most likely to be gone, highlighting the stagnant growth of the offense and declining averages.