The Phillies are known to hire former Phillies to serve in key roles. Among the coaching staff, Pete Mackanin, Larry Bowa, Mickey Morandini, Juan Samuel, and Matt Stairs are all former Phillies players. Each Spring, several former Phillies serve as guest instructors...
PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Phillies have announced that former first baseman Jim Thome will be the 38th inductee of the franchise's Wall of Fame on Friday, August 12, 2016, prior to a 7:05 p.m. game against the Colorado Rockies.
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It turns out Larry Bowa won't be managing in 2016, after all.
The Phillies announced today that Bowa has agreed to a contract for the upcoming 2016 season.
Also, agreeing to a contract is first base coach Juan Samuel.
Bowa will return to his duties as bench coach beside manager Pete Mackanin, while Samuel will now assume third base coach duties...