We have a phrase I like to often use on the WIP Midday Show.

“What would Howie do?”

Lately, I wish the Phillies would ask themselves that same question.

On Friday, Devan Kaney had a fascinating report about the Phillies, Rhys Hoskins, a potential return to Philadelphia, and why it didn’t happen.

The Phillies ultimately passed. Hoskins is on the Guardians now. Some think it’s no big deal. I’m not among that group.

My issue wasn’t so much with passing on Hoskins. It was the concept—and something I believe Roseman would have done differently.