In the offseason, a sizable section of the ardent Philadelphia Phillies fan base had grown impatient. Phone calls to 97.5 and 94.1 WIP Many fans of The Fanatic had questioned why the roster remained essentially the same. The big free agent additions were gone. The trades were where? In a recent in-depth interview with WIP, President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski discussed a wide range of topics, including the club’s ongoing efforts to improve.
It’s easy to learn from this that Dombrowski rarely stays still. The seasoned executive has shown to be active, even though it’s not usually a dramatic action. Not only during the spring training or off-season. However, the full year. He looks for things constantly. Dombrowski told reporters in Clearwater, Florida, “You can always get better.” “A perfect club does not exist. Our club is nice. I can’t say that we’re actively looking, but we’ll be open-minded.” Yes, he is looking actively. Every executive strives to improve daily. There aren’t many openings in Philadelphia right now. Roster changes can occur swiftly in the dynamic world of Major League Baseball. What happens if Brandon Marsh’s knee surgery doesn’t go well enough to heal in time? Imagine if a crucial reliever or starting pitcher gets
