Report: Joe Girardi is Favorite for Phillies Job

What’s going on with the Phils’ managerial search?

Here’s some news from the main man, Jon Heyman:

Heard Joe Girardi had 2nd interview w/Mets yesterday. If they want him they’d likely have to act now as Phillies are ready to make call by end of week and all signs point to JG as Philly favorite. Phils like all 3 of their candidates but JG said to hit it off w/Middleton/Klentak

— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) October 23, 2019

Girardi seems much more likely to wind up with Phillies. His interviews there are said to have gone great, and perception may be that he’d have more freedom in Philadelphia. Mets covering bases. No certainty he’d be their 1st choice.

— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) October 23, 2019

Well shit. If the interviews went great, then what’s the hesitation? Give Joe Girardi a call and offer him the job. #DoTheDeal. Let’s get on with it already.

If the Mets are gonna drag their feet, then the Phillies need to slide in there and lock him up.