The Phillies Part Ways with Rob Thomson & Taking Control of the Mets
4/28/20261 hr
Eno, Britt, and DVR are back and fired up as the trio breaks down the Phillies’ decision to fire manager Rob Thomson, what led to the move, and how Dave Dombrowski’s club can get back on track — including whether brighter days are ahead for Jesús Luzardo. From there, they shift to the Mets’ ongoing struggles, exploring what needs to change before things spiral further, and wrap on a high note with the debut of Guardians top prospect Travis Bazzana.
Rundown:
2:55 Phillies Fire Rob Thomson
4:20 Slow Starting Bats
11:35 Limited Options for Posit...
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First 90 secondsDerek VanRiper· Host0:00
Today on Rates and Barrels, we'll discuss the Phillies' decision to fire Rob Thompson after a nine and 19 start, other changes that might be on the horizon for Dave Dombrowski and company. We'll also dig into the possible decisions that David Stearns can make as he tries to get the Mets out of a similar tailspin in Flushing. Plus, the Guardians promote top prospect, Travis Bazan. Let's go. [upbeat music] Welcome to Rates and Barrels. It's Tuesday, April 28th. Derek Van Ryper, you know Saris, Britt Giroli here with you. A loaded rundown. I was more excited to discuss the promotion of Travis Bazan. That was what was on top of the rundown until, I don't know, 10:00 AM or so this morning when the Phillies decided they were going to fire Rob Thompson. So they join in on the managerial carousel. It's gonna be Don Mattingly in an interim role for now. There's a little more to that story that we'll get to here in just a couple of minutes. Britt, how is it going for you on this Tuesday?
Britt Ghiroli· Host1:06
It's going great, guys. I mean, did I expect there to be two managerial changes before May 1st? I did not. But here we sit, and we will get into the drama and maybe how the game has continued to change. Remember last year? Was Brandon Hyde the first manager fired in early May? I feel like yes.
Derek VanRiper· Host1:22
My brain could be playing tricks on me as a toddler parent, but that seems right.
Britt Ghiroli· Host1:27
I feel... Yes, I feel like yes. So I was actually