Phillies Reached Out To Chase Utley, Raul Ibanez In Managerial Search
MLB Trade Rumors • • sports
Key Points:
- The Phillies have promoted interim manager Don Mattingly to the full-time managerial position after considering several external candidates, including former Red Sox manager Alex Cora.
- The team also sought permission to contact former Phillies players Chase Utley and Raul Ibanez, both currently with the Dodgers, about the managerial role, but both declined to pursue the opportunity.
- Chase Utley, a Phillies legend and current special assistant with the Dodgers, cited family commitments as a reason for not pursuing the managerial job.
- Raul Ibanez, who has held various roles with the Dodgers and MLB, took time to consider but ultimately chose to remain with Los Angeles rather than return to manage the Phillies.
- Mattingly led the Phillies to a 79-55 record after taking over midseason, securing a playoff spot, but the team was eliminated by the Atlanta Braves in the Wild Card series.
