On Episode 114, host John Stolnis talks to Phillies beat writer Matt Breen about the decision by the Phils to extend Pete Mackanin through the 2018 season, with a team option for 2019. Also, reliever Joaquin Benoit says the lack of clarity of roles in the bullpen have led their struggles. Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs starter Tom Eshleman joins the show (36:02) to talk about his very successful first start and his hopes for 2017. Jay Floyd of PhoulBallz.com interviews Lakewood outfielder Cord Sandberg (47:35), and why on earth are baseball officials considering allowing MLB games to go no further than the 12th inning (54:18)?