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Phillies Farm System in Crisis | Philadelphia Phillies News
The Phillies just shuffled their front office, bumping Luke Merton from farm director to assistant GM of hitting — a move that feels more like a demotion than a promotion. With their minor league system ranked 29th by Baseball America and top prospects sidelined or underperforming, the team’s player development is in crisis. They’re now hunting for a new scouting director, signaling they know drastic changes are needed. Without a strong pipeline to replace aging stars like Harper and Realmuto, this shakeup might be their last-ditch effort to rebuild from the ground up. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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