Joe Girardi Named New Phillies Manager

Hi everybody,

The Phils announced earlier today that former MLB Head Coach Joe Girardi was named as the new manager. Girardi previously managed the Miami Marlins and New York Yankees (where he won a World Series title against the Phillies in 2009) and brings much needed experience to the team.  Girardi replaces Gabe Kapler to become the 55th manager in the history of the Phillies organization.  Good luck Joe Girardi!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Phillies Manager Gabe Kepler Fired After Two Seasons

Hi everybody,

Phillies Manager Gabe Kepler was relieved of his duties as Phils skipper earlier today by team management.  In his two season as Phils manager, Kepler had a record of 161-163 and was in charge of a team that had two straight late season collapses that saw the team fall out of playoff contention.  The Phils now begin the search for a new manager to lead in the team in 2020 and beyond.  I wish Gabe Kepler well and good luck in his future endeavors.

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Little Chase

Phillies Announce Iron Pigs Skipper Dusty Wathan As Third Base Coach

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The Phillies announced recently that Dusty Wathan has been named the new Phillies third base coach under Gabe Kapler.  Wathan has been the manager of the Phils Triple A baseball team Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs since 2017 and has been managing in the Phils minor leagues since 2008.

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Little Chase

Gabe Kapler Named New Phillies Manager

Hi everybody,

Sorry that I didn't write this sooner but I was away in London when the Phils announced on October 30th that former major league ballplayer Gabe Kapler was named as the new manager.  Kapler has worked the last three seasons as the director of player development for the Los Angeles Dodgers.  Kapler replaces Pete Mackanin to become the 54th manager in the history of the Phillies organization.  I wish Kapler luck as the new Phils skipper.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase