Why did this take so long? Jim Salisbury and Corey Seidman discuss the Phillies' delayed decision to fire Gabe Kapler and what comes next.
• Instant reactions to the news that Kapler is out.
• So ... again ... why did this take 11 days?
• Is GM Matt Klentak next if Phillies miss playoffs in 2020?
• John Middleton taking some power away from Klentak
• What comes next for Kapler?
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