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Phillies: 5 candidates to replace Larry Andersen in the booth

ByGeorge Stockburger|
PHILADELPHIA - OCTOBER 29: Brad Lidge #54 (L) and Carlos Ruiz #51 of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrate the final out of their 4-3 win to win the World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays during the continuation of game five of the 2008 MLB World Series on October 29, 2008 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA - OCTOBER 29: Brad Lidge #54 (L) and Carlos Ruiz #51 of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrate the final out of their 4-3 win to win the World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays during the continuation of game five of the 2008 MLB World Series on October 29, 2008 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
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CLEARWATER, FL – FEBRUARY 25: Outfielder Raul Ibanez
CLEARWATER, FL – FEBRUARY 25: Outfielder Raul Ibanez

Raul Ibanez

Former Phillies outfielder Raul Ibanez joined ESPN in February of 2016, replacing the embattled Curt Schilling as a studio and in-game analyst. Ibanez

Ibanez, who played three seasons in Philadelphia, has been a leading candidate for manager and hitting coach jobs across baseball since retiring. He nearly received the Tampa Bay manager position after Joe Maddon left for the Cubs, but lost out to Kevin Cash.

In just three seasons Ibanez developed into a fan favorite replacing Pat Burrell following the 2008 championship season. He collected 100 doubles and 70 home runs, and represented the team at the 2009 All-Star game.

I’d place Raul towards the bottom of the list considering he’s likely to get a coaching opportunity, but don’t be surprised if his name is heard again.

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