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Ruben Amaro Jr. out as Phillies general manager

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A day after the Phillies lost their 12th game in the last 16, Andy Middleton has officially announced that Ruben Amaro Jr.'s contract as general manager will not be renewed. Here is the official release from the Phillies. Scott Proefrock will take over in the interim until a replacement is found.

The Phillies announced today that the club has elected not to extend the contract of Senior Vice President & General Manager Ruben Amaro Jr.