Your favorite beat reporter and mine Jim Salisbury is reporting that the Phillies are close to making at least one major decision so far in the hiring of a new pitching coach. From his story:
The Phillies appear to be on the verge of hiring a new pitching coach. Cincinnati Reds assistant pitching coach Caleb Cotham has emerged as the clear frontrunner, according to multiple baseball sources.
Finding a new pitching coach is a big part of the team’s offseason plans.