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Phillies manager search: Five baseball lifers to hire

By George Stockburger

PHOENIX, AZ - JULY 24: Third base coach Ron Washington
PHOENIX, AZ - JULY 24: Third base coach Ron Washington /
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN – SEPTEMBER 8: Manager Ron Gardenhire of the Minnesota Twins looks on in the 8th inning against the Toronto Blue Jays during their baseball game on September 8, 2013 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Andy Clayton-King/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – SEPTEMBER 8: Manager Ron Gardenhire of the Minnesota Twins looks on in the 8th inning against the Toronto Blue Jays during their baseball game on September 8, 2013 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Andy Clayton-King/Getty Images) /

Ron Gardenhire

Resume: 13 seasons managing the Twins, finishing in first place six times 

Gardenhire spent his entire managerial career in Minnesota; taking over a young team that included Johan Santana, David Ortiz, and Michael Cuddyer, among others.

With over 1,000 regular season victories under his belt, Gardenhire has the experience of taking over young ballclubs and developing players.

Since being fired from Minnesota Gardenhire has sat on the bench, most recently with Arizona. He’s more than available to manage once again, even on the precipice of his 60th birthday.

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