Phillies Reportedly Wanted to Hire Dodgers Executive to Replace Don Mattingly as Manager

Phillies were turned down by 2 ex-players in their manager search

The Philadelphia Phillies’ search for a new manager was messy enough that two high-profile former players both turned down the opportunity to speak to the team about the job. The Phillies reached out to Chase Utley and Raul Ibanez, both prominent former players with the team, to gauge their interest in managing, according to Jayson …

Phillies reportedly wanted to hire Dodgers executive to replace Don Mattingly as manager

It seems like the Philadelphia Phillies were wanting to hire a familiar face as manager before Don Mattingly. However, he declined, so they brought back their interim skipper.

Former Yankees' Outfielder Declines Phillies Managerial Job

Former big league outfielder Raul Ibanez, who played for the Yankees during the 2012 season, received “significant interest from the Phillies about being their next manager, but he opted to stay in his job as vice president of baseball development and special projects for the Los Angeles Dodgers,” tweeted Bob Nightengale on X at 12:48 […]

Phillies Icon, Ex-All-Star OF Both Declined Possible Manager Role: Report

The Philadelphia Phillies announced on Wednesday that they were rehiring Don Mattingly as their manager. This came one week after it was reported that former Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora had turned down the opportunity. Cora wasn't the only big name to decline the chance at leading the NL East…

Phillies Name Don Mattingly New Manager - Sport Relay

The Philadelphia Phillies announced on Thursday that Don Mattingly has been named their new manager, signing a two-year contract. The decision comes after Mattingly served as interim manager following the dismissal of former skipper Rob Thomson on April 28. The Phillies had interest in hiring former Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora. But, he turned […]

Phillies reportedly had ‘strong interest’ in hiring Raúl Ibañez as manager

Raúl Ibañez played for the Phillies from 2009-2011. (Jeff Conner/Icon Sportswire) Teams have been trying, albeit unsuccessfully, to get former Phillies outfielder Raúl Ibañez to manage for years. The Phillies, per a report from USA Today’s Bob Nightengale, recently spoke with Ibañez about becoming the team’s manager. The Phillies, per Nightengale, had strong interest in the 19-year big league veteran. But Ibañez will stay in Los Angeles as the D…