Joe Girardi is the "clear favorite" to become the next Phillies manager, according to Chicago reporter David Kaplan.
Girardi is having a second interview today with the Phillies and according to MLB Network's Jon Heyman, Girardi has a "decent chance" to become the new Phillies manager.
Heyman adds that the Phillies' front office likes Buck Showalter, who worked with Andy MacPhail and Matt Klentak in Baltimore, but John Middleton prefers Girardi.
This is good news for Jon Marks & Ike Reese, as well as Joe Giglio, as all three 94WIP hosts are in favor of the Phillies hiring Girardi.
Marks & Reese officially endorse Girardi for #Phillies manager.
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Girardi, 55, has a strong relationship with Phillies president Andy MacPhail, as both spent time with the Chicago Cubs. Giradi was the Yankees' manager from 2008-2017, helping New York to a World Series title in 2009, where they, of course, beat the Phils.
