Break out the magnifying glass and read this press release from the Phillies:

Maybe it’s just me, but it seems like the Phillies never get rid of anybody, outright! (Mikey Miss voice). They are given other jobs within the organization, or some bullshit half-role, like Minniti and Proefrock getting “consultant” jobs here. There is no bigger bullshit job in the world than being a “consultant.” Maybe they remain under contract or whatever, but who knows. Not sure about that.

Same thing with Bonifay, though, who gets a demotion, but stays within the organization. Whatever. Good on Dombrowski for doing some house cleaning here, since the entire developmental pipeline needs serious work. You could probably fire the entire scouting and development staff and Phillies fans would be happy with it, even if they didn’t know a single one of those employees or what they did on a daily basis.

Go Phils.

(Edit – an earlier version of this story contained a brain fart moment in the headline. It’s been a long day.)