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frankgatti23 · 11-20-2017, 06:56 PM

1/1/1987
Philadelphia Inquirer

After a disappointing 1986, the Philadelphia Phillies decided to make changes in the front office and the dugout. Owner William Y. Giles stepped down as GM and hired 38 year old Dutch man, Davos Seaworth, as the new GM.

Seaworth was tasked with keeping the team above .500 and into the playoff contention. The fan base and front office are anxious; it’s been 6 years since the Phillies won the World Series and 3 seasons since they lost to the Baltimore Orioles. He takes over a team with some talent, but not many prospects. He will need to delicately balance winning now with building the farm system.

While upgrading the roster is a priority, Seaworth will need to fill out his coaching staff as well.

Little is known about Seaworth's baseball background or how plans to run.He is more well known for smuggling onions.

11-20-2017, 06:56 PM	#2
frankgatti23 Minors (Double A) Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: New Jersey Posts: 153	1/1/1987 Philadelphia Inquirer After a disappointing 1986, the Philadelphia Phillies decided to make changes in the front office and the dugout. Owner William Y. Giles stepped down as GM and hired 38 year old Dutch man, Davos Seaworth, as the new GM. Seaworth was tasked with keeping the team above .500 and into the playoff contention. The fan base and front office are anxious; it’s been 6 years since the Phillies won the World Series and 3 seasons since they lost to the Baltimore Orioles. He takes over a team with some talent, but not many prospects. He will need to delicately balance winning now with building the farm system. While upgrading the roster is a priority, Seaworth will need to fill out his coaching staff as well. Little is known about Seaworth's baseball background or how plans to run.He is more well known for smuggling onions.