Phillies urged to make 'obvious' Alex Cora, Rob Thomson decision

TL;DR

The Philadelphia Phillies, currently tied for the worst record in the National League at 9-19, recently ended a 10-game losing streak. Analysts suggest that significant changes, including a potential connection to Alex Cora, may be on the horizon.

Key points

Phillies snapped a 10-game losing streak with a recent win
They are tied for the worst record in the National League at 9-19
Analysts suggest Alex Cora could be a candidate for the Phillies

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The Philadelphia Phillies are off to a troubling start, snapping a 10-game losing streak with Saturday's win.

At 9-19, they are tied with the New York Mets for the worst record in the National League. Could significant changes be coming?

Bleacher Report's Scott Polacek believes so, and it involves Alex Cora, who was fired by the Boston Red Sox this past weekend.

"There may be no more obvious connection for Cora than the Philadelphia Phillies," Polacek wrote Sunday.

He added that Cora's connection with the Phillies' president of baseball operations, Dave Dombrowski, could be key.

"Cora wasn't part of the equation at the time the front office made that decision, though, and president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski has a history with Cora since they worked together in Boston during the 2018 World Series run," Polacek wrote.

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A few days ago, The Athletic's Jim Bowden called the Phillies the "most likely landing spot" for Cora due to his relationship with Dombrowski.

Though Bowden added that it's more likely that the Phillies hire him to be manager in 2027, rather than making a mid-season change.

Q&A

What is the current record of the Philadelphia Phillies?

The Philadelphia Phillies have a current record of 9-19.

Why is Alex Cora being mentioned in relation to the Phillies?

Analysts believe Alex Cora, recently fired by the Boston Red Sox, could be a strong candidate for a position with the Phillies due to his connections.

What changes are expected for the Phillies after their poor start?

Significant changes are anticipated for the Phillies as they seek to improve their performance after a troubling start to the season.