Gary DiSarcina

The Phillies reportedly are still interviewing candidates and have met with former Red Sox manager John Farrell about the opening.

The Phillies reportedly interviewed former Arizona Diamondbacks manager Chip Hale.

The Phillies kicked off managerial interviews with incumbent third base coach Juan Samuel.

This week's Phillies mailbag looks at the managerial search, hte timeline of a replacement, and what the Phillies payroll might look like.

Several names emerged as candidates for the Phillies managerial vacancy on Monday afternoon.