The Philadelphia Phillies have themselves a new manager.
The team announced Thursday that Joe Girardi will be the 55th manager in franchise history, inking a three-year deal with the former New York Yankees manager with a club option for 2023. He’ll succeed two-year veteran Gabe Kapler, who was fired on Oct. 10.
#Phillies have hired Joe Girardi as the 55th manager in franchise history. Girardi received a three-year contract with a club option for 2023.
Welcome to Philadelphia, Joe! pic.twitter.com/dLgfVWeu4b
— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) October 24, 2019
Girardi brings plenty to the table, to say the least. After spending 15 years in the big leagues, Girardi found success as a manager. He managed the Yankees for a decade, leading New York to victory in the 2009 World Series along the way.
