Phillies: Five names to watch for a new manager with Mackanin out

Phillies: Five names to watch for a new manager

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JUNE 03: Andrew Knapp #34 of the Philadelphia Phillies spits while talking with Juan Samuel #8 of the Philadelphia Phillies on third base against the San Francisco Giants at Citizens Bank Park on June 3, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies won 5-3. (Photo by Corey Perrine/Getty Images) /

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CLEARWATER, FL – FEBRUARY 25: Outfielder Raul Ibanez /

Raul Ibanez – Former Player

A fan favorite from the 2009 National League championship squad Raul Ibanez was the runner-up in the Tampa Bay Rays manager search a couple of years ago. Ibanez is a somewhat younger voice for a young team, although he was gone before Galvis and Hernandez arrived.

Ibanez recently put his Philadelphia-area house on the market and has a young family. He’s certainly looking to settle down and find a job, whether it’s in the media or the dugout.

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