While all of Phils’ manager Pete Mackanin‘s decisions in 2016 will be a key moving forward, those he makes in regards to the bullpen are going to be incredibly important in any improvement by the team in the coming season. As we saw in 2015, having unclear roles is detrimental to players. If Mackanin can set defined bullpen roles, the pitchers should then be able to build confidence in those roles.
Continuing our “2016 Phillies Five Keys to Success” series, I am taking a look at how Mackanin’s ability to define roles, specifically with the bullpen, should positively impact the 2016 Phillies.