PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A person with knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press that the Philadelphia Phillies have hired veteran baseball executive Andy MacPhail to be their team president.
The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team had not yet announced the decision. The Phillies scheduled a news conference for Monday afternoon to discuss new leadership.
MacPhail replaces Pat Gillick, who helped choose his successor. MacPhail won two World Series as general manager of the Minnesota Twins in 1987 and 1991 and later served as president of the Chicago Cubs and Baltimore Orioles.
The Phillies have the worst record in the majors and front-office changes have been expected. Ryne Sandberg resigned as manager last week and general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. is in the final season of his contract.
MacPhail is tasked with rebuilding a team that won five straight NL East titles from 2007-2011, two pennants and the 2008 World Series.
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