[서울=RNX뉴스] 박은경 기자 = Phillies Fire Gabe Kapler After Two Seasons as Manager .

The Philadelphia Phillies failed to reach the playoffs under Kapler. 

Several years ago, I promised our loyal fans that I would do everything in my power to bring a world championship team to our city.

John Middleton, Phillies owner, via statement. I will never waver from that commitment. ...

I have decided that some changes are necessary to achieve our ultimate objective.

John Middleton, via statement. The Phillies finished with an 81-81 record in 2019.

It was only a one-game improvement on their 2018 record of 80-82, . despite the additions of Bryce Harper, J.T. Realmuto and Jean Segura.

We came into 2019 with very high hopes. We fell short of those, and that responsibility lies with me.

Gabe Kapler, via statement. The next Phillies manager will inherit a team of talented, dedicated and committed players. 

Gabe Kapler, via statement. Buck Showalter, Joe Maddon and Joe Girardi have been rumored to be potential replacements for Kapler, according to ESPN.