Gabe Kapler will be the Phillies next manager
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Hmm. Not sure if they're far enough out of the trough of the cycle but he might be getting on board at the right time.
I’m delighted the Sox got Cora. He was my first choice. But something tells me I would have been happy with Gabe Kapler, too.
Our Gabe Kapler.
Our Gabe Kapler.
I'm a lot happier with Cora - both have lower-level managerial experience but I like Cora having the MLB dugout experience as Astros bench coach. Good for Kapler, though - I think he will make a very good manager.
So, we are now up to 3 members of the 2004 World Champion Red Sox who are managing MLB teams, Francona, Roberts, and Kapler.
And Cash and Cora were both on the 2007 World Champion Red Sox.
5/30. That's kind of cool.
And Cash and Cora were both on the 2007 World Champion Red Sox.
5/30. That's kind of cool.
The Red Sox know Gabe Kapler very well, as is the case with Alex Cora. They chose the latter. Thank goodness!
No one in the Red Sox, Cubs or LAD organisations speaks highly of Kapler, neither professionally, nor ethically. And they know him well.
I am very happy the Red Sox will not be directed by a bluff.
No one in the Red Sox, Cubs or LAD organisations speaks highly of Kapler, neither professionally, nor ethically. And they know him well.
I am very happy the Red Sox will not be directed by a bluff.
My GF is a Phillies Phanatic and very thankful there will be no John Farrell era.
Did "little" Remy help provide the vitamins for this?
Did "little" Remy help provide the vitamins for this?
Possibly referring to this? Terry Francona's son, an Afghanistan War veteran, alleged that the Dodgers fired him for seeking treatment of the "invisible wounds of war," and he seemed to single out Kapler by name in the complaint. Unclear if anything ever came of it, though.
For no specific reason, Kaplar always struck me as a bit of a meathead. Obviously that can't be the case, since teams are impressed with his baseball acumen.
I have been involved with professional baseball since 2001. Hence, I cannot disclose my sources for obvious reasons, so you can take what I say with a grain of salt, or not.
In any case, if you would like a bit of insight into how Gabe Kapler presents himself publicly, you may wish to have a look at his blog: http://kaplifestyle.com/
Its contents will surprise many of you.
Just quickly browsing his website and it seems like an ordinary health/lifestyle coaching blog. What’s the problem there? Am I missing something?
Okay, here's an article that gives some clue about the newaginess of the new manager. I think it's a hoot, but I could see others being made uncomfortable by sun on the genitals, drinking Scotch before exercising, et cetera.
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/phillies/gabe-kapler-phillies-manager-dodgers-health-blog-20171101.html
There is another point referred to in the presser, a settlement of some kind between Kapler and one of Francona's son's. I have read a bit about this but have no clue who's in the right here. Anyone else?
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/phillies/gabe-kapler-phillies-manager-dodgers-health-blog-20171101.html
There is another point referred to in the presser, a settlement of some kind between Kapler and one of Francona's son's. I have read a bit about this but have no clue who's in the right here. Anyone else?
It seems Kapler wanted Nick Francona to take a leave of absence while being treated for the effects of his time as a marine in Afghanistan. Then the Dodgers reassigned him from player development to research and development.
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/mlb-investigating-dodgers-firing-war-vet-nick-francona-report-article-1.3154356
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/mlb-investigating-dodgers-firing-war-vet-nick-francona-report-article-1.3154356
I will never forget his first week as a Red Sox.
And his crumpling to the ground on the bases of a homer.
And his crumpling to the ground on the bases of a homer.
Heyman actually had an article this morning that implied much of the same. As I was reading it, I was surprised, but now along with johnnyfromspain's comments, it looks like there might be something to it....
https://www.fanragsports.com/inside-baseball-critics-divided-on-all-or-nothing-kapler-hire-by-phillies/
Suggesting masturbating with coconut oil is certainly a, um, unique training method.
That fanrags article makes him sound like a buff Bobby Valentine.
Or Bobby Valentine on steroids, so to speak.
Or Bobby Valentine on steroids, so to speak.
This Eskin also asked Gabe an embarrassing question about Coconut oil. He's a pro Eagles reporter has an agenda against the Phillies.