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Offseason Rumors: Dave Dombrowski interested in hiring Don Mattingly as bench coach

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Friday, Nov 7: Salisbury: Phillies have “seriously” discussed hiring Don Mattingly as bench coach

The Phillies are looking for a new bench coach after moving Mike Calitri to the newly-established major league field coordinator role. Former Marlins and Dodgers manager Don Mattingly left his role as Blue Jays bench coach after the World Series. Could he be a candidate for the same role in Philadelphia? Jim Salisbury discussed the possibility on the WIP Morning Show:

It’s been seriously discussed by the organization.