The laws of the 162-game grind dictate that baseball players and coaches not focus beyond the day’s game. They are conditioned to embrace the day-to-day struggle, but when general manager Matt Klentak entered manager Pete Mackanin’s office at Citizens Bank Park last week, the two discussed something larger.
It’s a difficult conversation to have right now. Executives and coaches may have reached conclusions about many of the players on the current Phillies roster, but that group will remain in place for at least the immediate future.
“I understand the big picture,” Mackanin said. “I don’t have an issue with what Matt wants to do.