Phillies Face Off Against Front Office in Postseason Poll
Philadelphia Phillies fans are putting their two cents on the team's offseason decisions, with a majority opting to part ways with some key players. The results of a reader poll reveal that manager Rob Thomson may not have a place at the helm come 2026, as 54% of respondents believe the team made the wrong decision in committing to his contract.
President Dave Dombrowski, on the other hand, has garnered significant support from fans, with an overwhelming 76.4% backing him for another season. The front office's handling of player moves also seems to be well-received, with Kyle Schwarber receiving only 57.5% of votes to return.
The Phillies' pitching staff is another area where opinions are divided. Ranger Suárez, who recently left as a free agent, has 71% support for his re-signing. In contrast, Taijuan Walker's $18 million contract next season is not looking good, with 78% of fans wanting him gone.
Outfielders Nick Castellanos and Max Kepler are also at odds with the fanbase, but to different extents - 93% want Castellanos out, while a mere 10% think Kepler should be let go. Alec Bohm and Harrison Bader, meanwhile, have 56% and 79%, respectively, of support for their departure.
The Phillies' bench players also received mixed reviews, with Edmundo Sosa and Rafael Marchán garnering significant support, but Garrett Stubbs, Weston Wilson, and Johan Rojas falling out of favor.
Ultimately, the results of this poll paint a picture of a team that is looking to make some changes in the offseason. Whether those changes will be successful remains to be seen, but one thing is clear - Phillies fans are ready for something new.
Philadelphia Phillies fans are putting their two cents on the team's offseason decisions, with a majority opting to part ways with some key players. The results of a reader poll reveal that manager Rob Thomson may not have a place at the helm come 2026, as 54% of respondents believe the team made the wrong decision in committing to his contract.
President Dave Dombrowski, on the other hand, has garnered significant support from fans, with an overwhelming 76.4% backing him for another season. The front office's handling of player moves also seems to be well-received, with Kyle Schwarber receiving only 57.5% of votes to return.
The Phillies' pitching staff is another area where opinions are divided. Ranger Suárez, who recently left as a free agent, has 71% support for his re-signing. In contrast, Taijuan Walker's $18 million contract next season is not looking good, with 78% of fans wanting him gone.
Outfielders Nick Castellanos and Max Kepler are also at odds with the fanbase, but to different extents - 93% want Castellanos out, while a mere 10% think Kepler should be let go. Alec Bohm and Harrison Bader, meanwhile, have 56% and 79%, respectively, of support for their departure.
The Phillies' bench players also received mixed reviews, with Edmundo Sosa and Rafael Marchán garnering significant support, but Garrett Stubbs, Weston Wilson, and Johan Rojas falling out of favor.
Ultimately, the results of this poll paint a picture of a team that is looking to make some changes in the offseason. Whether those changes will be successful remains to be seen, but one thing is clear - Phillies fans are ready for something new.
. But at the same time, I get why fans are skeptical about some of the moves made this offseason... like, 54% think manager Thomson might not be the right guy for the job? That's a pretty significant chunk of support to say something is wrong.
. Meanwhile, Ranger Suárez is getting an insane amount of love (71% support) – must be because he's still got that "ace" vibe going on 
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. I mean, he's had a decent season and his defense is solid. And yeah, Kepler might've had some off days, but let's not forget his power numbers 
. I think the team should just try to make room for him instead of shipping him out entirely. Maybe they could even get another bat in return? 
i think the phillies front office needs 2 listen 2 their fans!! david dombrowski is gettin a lot of love lol 76.4% is CRAZY!!! maybe thomas wasnt the best fit 4 them tho 
78% wanna see him go!! nick castellanos is totes gone, but max kepler can stay 
the bench players tho? idk bout edmundo & rafael, they got some love 
but garrett & weston? lol 
i guess we'll c wut happens in 2026 
! I mean, he did lead the team to a playoff spot last season, and we can't just write him off that easily 
. But on the other hand, Dave Dombrowski has been doing a pretty good job with the front office moves 
... except for the whole Kyle Schwarber situation 
. I'm so over his contract already 
! And those pitching staff decisions? Forget about it 
... Ranger Suárez is due for another chance, and Taijuan Walker needs to be benched 
. Oh, and Nick Castellanos should totally be gone 
! Unless... unless the team wants to try out some new guys 
️. But, at the end of the day, it's all about winning games and having fun in Philly... as long as they can keep bringing in some new talent 
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But hey, if the front office wants to part ways, that's their call. On the other hand, I don't get why everyone's so down on Dave Dombrowski - 76.4% of support? That's crazy! He seems like a solid leader in my eyes 
. I mean, 76.4% backing President Dombrowski? That's a lot of trust in his leadership skills 
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. It's all about making changes to improve the team and bring in more wins 
. Can't wait to see what the offseason brings 
. The fact that some of these players are still under contract is pretty wild. I mean, Kyle Schwarber's only got 57.5% support? That seems kinda low to me... or maybe it just shows how much fans want to move on from last year 
Not buying it. Dombrowski's approval rating is insane, like he's the golden child or something. And what's up with these fan opinions being so divided? It's like they're all saying the same thing, but with different names.
. 54% think Rob Thomson shouldn't have gotten that contract extension? 
And who can blame them, considering how some other teams made huge moves to shake up their rosters 
, with most fans backing President Dombrowski 
. Some players are getting let go 
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. Maybe we can all just take a deep breath and trust that the Phillies will make the right moves for next year...