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Dave Dombrowski's worst Phillies signing is $72 million 'inexcusably average' bust
TL;DR
The Philadelphia Phillies are struggling, sitting nine games behind the Atlanta Braves and tied with the Miami Marlins for second place in the NL East. President of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski faces scrutiny over a $72 million signing that has been labeled 'inexcusably average.'
Key points
- Phillies are nine games behind the Braves
- Tied with the Marlins for second place in NL East
- Dombrowski faces scrutiny over a $72 million signing
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The Philadelphia Phillies have been playing noticeably better since Don Mattingly was named interim manager.
However, there's a lot of work to be done. They currently sit nine games behind the Atlanta Braves and are tied with the Miami Marlins for second place in the NL East.
Second place is obviously not what the Phillies thrive for, or expect. President of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski has had to answer a lot of uncomfortable questions over the past month.
FanSided's Tim Boyle wrote Monday that one of Dombrowski's worst decisions since joining the Phillies was signing Taijuan Walker to a regrettable $72 million contract.
"There might not be a worse Phillies free agent signing under Dombrowski than Taijuan Walker. Coming off a good year with the , the Phillies gave him $18 million a year for four seasons," wrote Boyle. "Was it better or worse than going three years at a higher rate? That’s an argument no one will win because Walker was inexcusably average even at his best."
Q&A
What is the $72 million signing by Dave Dombrowski that is considered a bust?
The specific player associated with the $72 million signing labeled as a bust is not mentioned in the excerpt.
How are the Philadelphia Phillies performing under interim manager Don Mattingly?
The Phillies have shown noticeable improvement since Don Mattingly was named interim manager, but they still sit nine games behind the Braves.
What position do the Phillies currently hold in the NL East standings?
The Phillies are currently tied for second place in the NL East with the Miami Marlins.