In addition to Thomson, the Phillies announced a series of hires to new manager Gabe Kapler's staff Friday afternoon. Assistant pitching coach Rick Kranitz will be promoted to pitching coach, while Astros scouting supervisor Chris Young will join the club as the new assistant. Philadelphia also added Jim Gott (bullpen coach), Pedro Guerrero (assistant hitting coach), John Mallee (hitting coach) and Dusty Wathan (third-base coach).
Thomson, 54, is among the candidates for the Yankees' managerial vacancy. He's spent 28 seasons in New York serving in a variety of roles, including alternating between bench coach and third-base coach on former manager Joe Girardi's staff for the past 10 seasons.