After a bit of uncertainty, Phillies hired the man they wanted as the first president of base operations in team history – and he would be the only GM to take on three different teams in the World Series. Dave Dombrowski now aims to take a two-point lead on that score in Philadelphia. Yet, in his own acknowledgment, “no one thinks Phyllis is far from a player.” So there is work to be done. What does that mean OK Makes a weak, but significant difference between what Dumborovsky and “maybe” might be in another person.
The immediate assumption has been that Dombrovsky’s appointment reflects aggressive costs – prospects through dollars or trade in either free agency. Dombrovsky has a reputation as a wheeler and dealer, and after three consecutive seasons floating around .500, managing partner John Middleton has some urgent improvement to direct, largely. It doesn’t take talent to put two and two together.
And yet, at his first press conference with reporters yesterday, Dombrovsky himself took a more measured stance. So, too, Middleton and team president Andy McPhall did. Focused on that, as I wrote yesterday System The attitude speaks volumes about the level of self-awareness in the Philadelphia leadership group during its introduction rather than an immediate argument. While they don’t immediately disappear into the mud, don’t wait JT Realmuto Either way Dombrowski’s back door waltzing.
Speaking of the new headmaster, it will take a while to get to know his new operation. She’s going to be a very sleepy night in the coming weeks as she makes her first move on office fees such as deciding whether to hire a general manager. Although there is a lot of work to be done, Middleton, Dombrowski and Phyllis seem to have a harmonious. You can also add to that group manager J. Girdi, whose old-school blood has not prevented him from recognizing important developers in the game – such as Dombrowski. No, he’s not a sub-metric, biomechanic, poster-kid for new-school preachers, but he’s smarter than what’s understood in this game.
This is the time to weigh in for yourself. Dombrowski is said to have signed a four-year deal, so let’s keep an eye on that period. Say at the end of these four years, the coronavirus is a thing of the past, interest in the game in the MLB Draft League is a balloon, expansion is an inevitability, and Dombrovsky wants to return to Nashville to run the Music City Stars. How would we feel about the Dombrowski era in Philly? Just for fun, let’s prepare answers in the form of Phillies of the past. Feel free to add your own in the comments. (Poll links for app users.)
