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Phillies Cut Ties With Veteran Outfielder After Very Brief Reunion
TL;DR
The Philadelphia Phillies have released a veteran outfielder following a brief reunion. This decision comes after a successful run under new bench coach Don Mattingly.
Key points
- Phillies cut ties with a veteran outfielder
- Don Mattingly is the new bench coach
- Team has won four straight series
- Starting pitching has improved
- Position players are finding their groove
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PHILADELPHIA, PA - AUGUST 29: The Phillies logo at section 108 seat 32 is shown at Citizens Bank Park on August 29, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Rain cancelled the game against the Atlanta Braves and is rescheduled as a doubleheader tomorrow. (Photo by Corey Perrine/Getty Images)
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The Philadelphia Phillies have enjoyed a surge in the record books after making a dramatic change at the top.
After bench coach Don Mattingly took over for long-time skipper Rob Thomson, the team has won four straight series, with the starting pitching staff becoming much more effective and some position players finding their groove.
For instance, after Mattingly encouraged beleaguered infielder Alec Bohm to take a few days off from hitting, he returned to the lineup with much better results. And amid some public praise from the new manager, outfielder Brandon Marsh has emerged as Major League Baseballâs overall batting average leader.
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Philadelphia Phillies Cut Ties With Veteran Outfielder Oscar Mercado
But as the team starts to get more from its personnel, the organization also decided to cut ties with a long-tenured outfielder on Sunday as the Phillies released Oscar Mercado from their Triple-A affiliate Lehigh Valley IronPigs, per the transaction log.
Q&A
Why did the Philadelphia Phillies release their veteran outfielder?
The Phillies released the veteran outfielder as part of their roster adjustments following a successful change in coaching.
How has the Phillies' performance changed under Don Mattingly?
Since Don Mattingly took over as bench coach, the Phillies have won four straight series and improved their starting pitching effectiveness.
What impact did Rob Thomson's departure have on the Phillies?
Rob Thomson's departure led to a coaching change that has positively impacted the team's performance and morale.
