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Strong bond between Girardi, Dombrowski will help Phillies

Philadelphia Phillies manager Joe Girardi (Jonathan Dyer/USA TODAY Sports)

It was a natural fit for Philadelphia Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski to join the organization. The two-time World Series champion’s previous, longstanding relationship with manager Joe Girardi made the hire even more like it was meant to be.

This will only help the team this coming season and beyond, as it looks to be a serious postseason contender for the first time since 2011.

Dave Dombrowski has known Joe Girardi for more than three decades.

“I have known Joe for many years.