The Philadelphia Phillies called a press conference to announce that field manager Joe Girardi had been named National League Manager of the Year earlier in the day. Staffers congratulated the 61-year-old baseball guru as he approached the podium.
“This city has allowed me to craft a winning ball club,” said Girardi. “When you take on a new job, there’s always some adjustment period, but everyone here has been cooperative. From the bat boys on up. Here’s to many more successful seasons for the Philadelphia Phillies!”
Girardi led Philadelphia to a 95-67 record this year and a first place finish in the National League East Division.