Ryne Sandberg to be next Philadelphia Phillies manager
By Mike Dyce
The Philadelphia Phillies quickly called a press conference, reportedly to part ways with manager Charlie Manuel, who led the Phillies to a World Series Championship in 2008.
Phillies call 230 press conf. No details
— Jim Salisbury (@JSalisburyNBCS) August 16, 2013
Phillies to make manager change, sources say. Press at 230.
— Jim Salisbury (@JSalisburyNBCS) August 16, 2013
ESPN’s SportsCenter tweeted out something that seemed to valdiate Salisbury’s report.
BREAKING: Charlie Manuel out as Phillies manager after nine seasons. Manuel led the team to 2008 World Series win. (via media reports)
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) August 16, 2013
Reportedly the Phillies are even ready to announce a replacement for Manuel at the impromptu conference.
From CBS Sports’ Matt Snyder:
"Sources indicate to CBSSports.com’s Danny Knobler that Manuel is expected to be replaced as manager by Ryne Sandberg at a 2:30 p.m. ET press conference.So the news conference is to announce that Manuel has either resigned or been fired. Regardless, he’s out and Sandberg is in."
Early reports suggest that Ryne Sandberg could be the lead candidate to replace Manuel.
Ryne Sandberg will be the next Phillies manager, source says.
— Danny Knobler (@DannyKnobler) August 16, 2013
Sandberg has been the manager in waiting since he joined Phillies organization as AAA manager. Has been major-league 3B coach this year.
— Danny Knobler (@DannyKnobler) August 16, 2013
[UPDATE]: Jim Salisbury is also reporting that Ryne Sandberg will take over.
“It is believed Ryne Sandberg will take over. It is unclear whether it will be on an interim basis,” Salisbury writes.