Former Cincinnati Reds manager Bryan Price - who had two years remaining on his contract as the Philadelphia Phillies' pitching coach - announced Sunday that he's retiring to spend time with his family, a decision Phils manager Joe Girardi said "shocked" the team.
Price was named the Phillies' pitching coach less than one year ago.
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"We were all shocked because he fit in so well," Girardi said Sunday night. "He was great to work with. Great attitude. The pitchers loved him. He connected with them extremely well.