The Phillies and Miami Marlins had no sooner wrapped up their 2015 regular season with a game at Citizens Bank Park on Sunday, than the off-season rumor and speculation season began in earnest.
The Marlins asked for, and received, permission to speak with Phils’ bench coach and longtime organizational man Larry Bowa regarding their full-time managerial position.
Bowa, who will turn 70 years old on December 6th, has managed twice previously in the Major Leagues. In the 1987-88 seasons he received his first shot, skippering the San Diego Padres. His first team finished in last place in the NL West with a 65-97 record in 1987.