The Philadelphia Phillies search for a new General Manager may end this weekend, as three finalists have emerged.For weeks now, the Philadelphia Phillies new brain trust, led by team president Andy MacPhail, has been selecting and sorting through candidates for the General Manager position with the team.On Monday, the Phillies are scheduled to begin their … Continue reading Andy MacPhail closing in on new Phillies GM pick
Pete Mackanin has “Interim” removed from his job title
The announcement came down this afternoon with a bolt-out-of-the-blue suddenness: the Phillies have decided to remove the "interim" tag from Pete Mackanin. The club announced that he will return with a contract for the 2016 season, one that includes a club option for 2017 as well.Ironically, it was exactly two years ago today that the Phillies removed … Continue reading Pete Mackanin has “Interim” removed from his job title
BREAKING: Ruben Amaro out as Phillies general manager
In a move only stunning due to its timing, happening within an hour of our publishing a piece here at TBOH calling for his not returning as the Phillies GM beyond this current season, the team has announced the firing of senior VP and general manager Ruben Amaro.Amaro rose from the Phillies' bat boy during their 1980 World … Continue reading BREAKING: Ruben Amaro out as Phillies general manager
Phillies need to break up their ‘old boy network’
His term as club president of the Philadelphia Phillies is drawing to a close, and on his own way out, aging Baseball Hall of Famer Pat Gillick continues to demonstrate the "old boy's network" mentality regarding the franchise front office that has soured so many fans.Gillick will always receive his just due around these parts for making the … Continue reading Phillies need to break up their ‘old boy network’
Andy MacPhail hired to lead Phillies rebuild
At an afternoon press conference, the Philadelphia Phillies officially announced that longtime baseball executive Andy MacPhail will take over as the President of the club. MacPhail will take over formally from current President Pat Gillick at the conclusion of the 2015 regular season.This marks the first time in the 132+ year history of the franchise that the club has hired … Continue reading Andy MacPhail hired to lead Phillies rebuild
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