October 20, 2011
According to CSNPhilly.com, the Phillies will keep their entire coaching staff intact for the 2012 season.
"The Phillies announced Thursday that all six of their major league coaches have agreed to contracts for the 2012 season.
Mick Billmeyer (bullpen), Rich Dubee (pitching), Greg Gross (hitting), Pete Mackanin (bench), Sam Perlozzo (first base) and Juan Samuel (third base), along with bullpen catcher Jesus Tiamo, will resume their respective positions.
“I couldn’t be happier to have the whole staff back for another season,” manager Charlie Manuel said. “Their dedication and work ethic speak for themselves and they were a huge part of our 102 wins.”
Billmeyer is the longest-tenured member of the coaching staff after being hired by Larry Bowa in 2004 as the major league catching instructor. he 2012 season will be his ninth with the Phillies as well as the eighth for Dubee, fourth for Mackanin and Perlozzo, third for Gross and second for Samuel. "
Story courtesy of CSNPhilly.com.
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