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houseoflords44
The Phillies would be smart to keep Rupp. Alfaro needs time in AAA. Knapp is not a good defensive catcher at all. I would be very surprised to see him catch with the Phillies. He’s nowhere near the defensive catcher Alfaro is. Rupp had a very good year for the Phils & unless they get blown away in a deal, they should keep him. He worked well with their young pitchers. As for Herrera, I would not be surprised if he got traded, The Phillies had some issues with his effort in the second half of the season. If the right trade presents itself, I can see the Phils moving on from Herrera
jd396
Fredi probably has the record for most times leaving the same coaching staff.
southi
Even if Fredi got that job it wouldn’t be close to the leader. Try Billy Martin, who I believe was the manager of the Yankees on 5 different occasions. He had Steinbrenner had a love/hate relationship for sure.
Nebraskaphilly
Phillies should sign A.J. Ellis to a guaranteed contract at the minor league level with the promise that he would be the back up. He is good for the team. Seemed that pitching succeeded well when he caught and he could help the young pitchers. That way one more young player could be protected and Ellis would have a home for a year or two. Rupp would probably benefit with some rest as well.
Ed Charles
Herrera just might be shopped, he’s in no way a sure thing to return. He fell off the second half off the year, combined with laziness in his play. just might get him a ticket to tradesville.. Knapp will never catch for the phillies. He’s a poor defensive catcher. Rupp i believe will be in a package deal for an upgrade to a joke of an outfield situation.. Herrera, if returning is NOT a center fielder for me. Wouldn’t bother me if he was dealt.