Phillies hire Don Mattingly as bench coach on Rob Thomson's staff
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Key Points:
- The Philadelphia Phillies hired Don Mattingly as a bench coach on manager Rob Thomson's staff, reuniting him with his son Preston Mattingly, the team's general manager.
- Mattingly brings 23 consecutive seasons of major league managing and coaching experience, including recent work as the Toronto Blue Jays' bench coach during their World Series run.
- The 64-year-old former Yankees first baseman was a six-time AL All-Star and 1985 AL MVP, and previously managed the Dodgers (2011-15) and Marlins (2016-22), earning 2020 NL Manager of the Year honors.
- Mattingly replaces Mike Calitri, who transitioned to the role of Phillies' major league field
