Just four days ago, the Philadelphia Phillies announced that Gabe Kapler will not return as manager for the 2020 season.
The announcement, which came 11 days after the conclusion of the 2019 season, placed the Phillies among seven other teams needing a new manager.
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While it appeared on paper that the Phillies were “behind the eight ball” because they were the eighth team to announce their managerial decision, in actuality, they could be among the first to hire their new manager.