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Report: Former Phillies GM Ruben Amaro Jr. to Join NBCS Philly as Analyst
By Russ Joy
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If you can’t beat ’em or join ’em, analyze them? If we’re to believe a report from the Philadelphia Inquirer‘s Bob Brookover, former Phillies GM Ruben Amaro Jr. could be headed to NBC Sports Philadelphia to serve as an analyst:
Former Phillies GM Ruben Amaro Jr. to be a studio analyst this season for NBC Sports Philadelphia, sources tell @brookob. https://t.co/LSKBMhFV3P
— Matt Breen (@matt_breen) February 16, 2020
Amaro served most recently as a special advisor to the New York Mets’ rookie GM Brodie Van Wagenen, but opted to walk away from a similar offer for the 2020 season. Prior to that, he spent two seasons as the first-base coach of the Boston Red Sox.
Of course, Amaro is most remembered for his time with the Phillies, serving as assistant GM for ten seasons under Ed Wade and Pat Gillick, then assuming the GM job from 2009-2015 until new team president Andy MacPhail axed him.
Honestly, I look forward to hearing what the guy has to say. We see former front office members serving on national baseball panels and, though occasionally off-base, they often offer a different perspective on the game and team construction.
Russ Joy hosts The Russ Joy Show, Snow The Goalie: A Flyers Podcast, and It's Just Wrestling Podcast. He's blogged about Philly sports on Crossing Broad since before the Eagles won a Super Bowl. A graduate of West Chester University of PA and California University of PA, Russ is also a husband and father of four. Follow him on Twitter: @JoyOnBroad