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5 Potential Former Phillies That Could Become Next Manager

CBS Philly | July 1, 2015

Related Topics: Ryne Sandberg, Pete Mackanin, Chase Utley, Pat Burrell, David Bell (baseball)

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — It’s Wednesday, a couple of days before the start of the July 4th holiday weekend. Let’s have some fun, shall we?

With Ryne Sandberg recently resigning as Phillies manager, the franchise (who will go with interim manager Pete Mackanin for the rest of this season) needs a replacement.

And who’s more fun than a former player? They’re young, hungry, and haven’t failed elsewhere.

Here are five potential former Phillies that could, kind of, maybe, become the next manager.

5. Chase Utley

ATLANTA, GA - MAY 05: Second baseman Chase Utley #26 of the Philadelphia Phillies sits out of the game against the Atlanta Braves at Turner Field on May 5, 2015 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA – MAY 05: Second baseman Chase Utley #26 of the Philadelphia Phillies sits out of the game against the Atlanta Braves at Turner Field on May 5, 2015 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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