The Philadelphia Phillies have signed hitting coach Kevin Long to a two-year extension, according to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com.
Given that Long was already under contract for the 2023 season, the Phillies now have one of the most respected hitting coaches in the sport signed for three more seasons.
Back in mid-October, there had been some buzz that Long was going to be a hot managerial candidate. It’s unclear if he ultimately interviewed for any vacancies, but clearly he was not given his first shot to be a manager.
While those around him clearly hope that Long one day does get a shot to be a skipper, manager Rob Thomson certainly will be happy to have the 55-year-old back on his staff in 2023 and beyond.