Just posted this on delawareonline.com ... Charlie Manuel will manage the Phillies again next season.
And beyond.
And beyond.
After meeting with management today, Manuel signed a two-year extension with a club option for 2010, The News Journal has learned. Manuel, 63, managed the Phillies to an 89-73 record and the NL East crown this season despite a 4-11 start, a rash of injuries and a pitching staff that posted a 4.73 ERA.
An announcement is expected at 10 a.m. tomorrow at Citizens Bank Park.
"I am very happy to be back for another two years," Manuel said in a statement. "I'm proud of what the team accomplished this year and I'm looking forward to defending our division title and reaching our goal of winning a World Series for Philadelphia."
Manuel was seeking a multi-year contract. The Phillies were willing to give it to him even though general manager Pat Gillick is entering the final year of his contract and likely will retire after the 2008 season.
"We love what Charlie brings to the ballpark every day, which is an up-beat, positive attitude that rubs off on the players," Gillick said. "He helped lead our club back to the playoffs and he and his coaching staff did a great job, especially with the injury issues they faced throughout the season with a number of key players."
Manuel has guided the Phillies to a 262-224 (.539) record in three seasons. In September, he became the fastest Phillies manager to 250 wins since Pat Moran managed the club from 1915 through 1918.
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the news journal has learned followed by a quote from a team statement. who you kidding?
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