Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson’s job security is under the microscope, despite a fresh contract extension. With the Phillies boasting a postseason streak and heightened talent, expectations are sky-high—will Thomson survive if the team stumbles early? Connor Thomas spotlights key managerial decisions, recent clubhouse tensions, and the pressure mounting as Opening Day approaches. The episode also features season forecasts for Aaron Nola, dissecting whether the seasoned pitcher can rebound from his rough 2024 performance and shoulder the innings the roster desperately needs. Plus, listeners get actionable spring training advice from an insider perspective, including the unique fan experiences that Clearwater offers. Find out why making a trip to Florida could be game-changing for fans, how Rob Thomson’s strategy might influence the season’s outcome, and what to expect from rookie Andrew Painter’s debut. Explore pivotal storylines and discover why every game, every decision, and every moment matter for Philadelphia’s path to the World Series. 00:00 — Rob Thomson's Job Security Opens the show discussing Rob Thomson's contract extension, his managerial performance, and why his job as Phillies manager isn't as safe as it appears. 12:57 — Aaron Nola Season Preview Focus shifts to expectations for Aaron Nola in the upcoming season, analyzing his past performance, trends, and what a bounce-back year would look like for him. 24:09 — Why Attend Spring Training Final segment makes a case for fans to experience Phillies spring training in Clearwater, Florida, highlighting the unique atmosphere and benefits of the trip. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Turbo Tax For a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast FanDuel If you’re a new customer, bet just $5 and get $200 in Bonus Bets if you win. Make it count — because after the Super Bowl, the season is over. Last call for football on FanDuel, an Official Sportsbook Partner of Super Bowl Sixty. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
