Tuesday, September 22, 2015
[size=150] PHILLIES EXTEND MACKANIN AS MANAGER THROUGH 2016 [/size]
Pete Mackanin has officially been named the 53rd manager of the Phillies and has had his contract extended through the 2016 season, the club announced today. The extension includes a club option for the 2017 season.
Mackanin, 64, was named interim manager of the Phillies on June 26 following the resignation of Ryne Sandberg. Since taking over, the Phillies have gone 30-46 under Mackanin, which included a 21-12 stretch from July 17 through August 23, the fourth-best record in the major leagues during that span.
Mackanin has worked for the Phillies for six of the last seven seasons. He served as bench coach for four seasons (2009-12) before returning as third base coach the last two years (2014-15). In between stints he worked as a pro scout for the New York Yankees in 2013. Mackanin is the eighth Phillies manager to have also played and coached for the team.
"The Phillies are pleased that Pete has accepted the position of manager for the 2016 season," said Andy MacPhail, the team's incoming president. "We believe that Pete is the best fit for the role. Since assuming the interim manager position in June, Pete has developed an excellent rapport with our players and has also connected well with the media and our fans. Equally as important is his eagerness to take on the challenge of rebuilding the team and further developing our players. We look forward to his contributions."
Having previously been interim manager for the Pittsburgh Pirates (2005) and Cincinnati Reds (2007), Mackanin’s all-time managerial record stands at 83-99.
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