Andy MacPhail sat down and described what he and his team had been looking for in a GM, such as shared visions for the future and somebody who specialized in scouting. "This is going to be a test," he told the audience and also Matt Klentak, seated beside him.
Klentak shuffled slightly and addressed the Philadelphia sports media, already envisioning themselves devouring his flesh, for the first time.
"I'm honored, I'm humbled, I'm unbelievably excited to be here today," Klentak said.
He thanked John Middleton, Jim and Pete Buck, Mike Stiles, and Andy MacPhail. He thanked Ruben Amaro, having known him since he came into the league, and recognized RAJ's actions with the Phillies over time and also this past summer.