The Phillies are close to naming a new executive. Andy MacPhail, reported by Jim Salisbury of CSN Philly to be a candidate for a job in the Phillies front office, appears set to join the organization.
Jon Heyman of CBS Sports reports the deal will happen "soon":
phillies plan to appoint andy macphail to key post soon. blog upcoming on @CBSSports
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeymanCBS) June 24, 2015
On CBSSports.com, Heyman broke down the move:
The Phillies plan to hire respected longtime baseball executive Andy MacPhail to lead their operations soon, people familiar with the team's thinking said.
MacPhail, a former top executive with the Orioles, Cubs and Twins, is expected to be tabbed for the role of president or similar, with Hall of Famer Pat Gillick expected to move over to a consultant job similar to the one he held before taking the president's job not too long ago will fill while Dave Montgomery recovered from cancer surgery.
The move would be a prudent one, as any trade deadline deal could have the influence of their top executive. Stay tuned.
