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)
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) /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
5 of 6
Next
PHOENIX, AZ – JULY 24: Third base coach Ron Washington
PHOENIX, AZ – JULY 24: Third base coach Ron Washington /

Ron Washington – Former Rangers manager

With a murky personal history Ron Washington has emerged from the ashes after taking the Texas Rangers to the World Series only a couple of years ago. With transgressions and drug use in the past Washington is a strong voice and a leader that this team needs.

It’s a good change of pace after Mackanin, who let players such as Maikel Franco and Herrera take slight advantage of him. Washington won’t let that happen.