Fansided · Sep 10, 2015
Time To Break Up Phillies “Old Boy Network”
His term as club president of the Philadelphia Phillies is drawing to a close, and on his own way out, aging Baseball Hall of Famer Pat Gillick continues to demonstrate the “old boy’s network” mentality regarding the franchise front office that has soured so many fans.
Gillick will always receive his just due around these parts for making the right moves as General Manager in adding the final pieces that elevated the already-in-place Ed Wade nucleus over the top to a 2008 World Series championship.