Phillies third-base coach Juan Samuel became the first candidate to interview for the vacant manager’s job when he discussed the opening with the team Tuesday.
“I think it went well,” Samuel said from his home in Florida. “I think I answered all the questions they had for me and now we’ll wait and see what they decide. Just to be considered for the job means a lot to me.”
Samuel, 56, has been a Phillies coach since the 2011 season when he was hired by former general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. to be part of Charlie Manuel’s staff.