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Phillies Owner Sends 3-Word Message On Don Mattingly’s Future After Season

The Philadelphia Phillies’ Jon Middleton offered a clear response on a decision for the interim manager’s job status.

Phillies Owner Sends 3-Word Message On Don Mattingly’s Future After Season

Philadelphia Phillies owner conveys a three-word message regarding Don Mattingly's future after the season. Interim manager Don Mattingly led the team to a remarkable turnaround, securing a playoff spot with a narrow victory over the Tampa Bay Rays. However, his managerial decisions in the Wild Card series against the Atlanta Braves might have cost the team a deeper run.

Phillies managing partner John Middleton praised Mattingly's performance as "pretty damn good," but ultimately stated that the decision rests with Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski.

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