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About Me

I was born August 22, 1937 and am now the current general manager of the Philadelphia Phillies.Born in Chico, California, I graduated from USC in 1958 with a degree in business.I also played alittle ball, playing on the 1958 National Title baseball team at USC and spending five years in the Baltimore Orioles minor league system, venturing as high as Triple-A. As Toronto's general manager, I won five division titles (1985, 1989, 1991, 1992 and 1993) and led the club to their first World Series championships in 1992 and 1993.In 1995, I was named the general manager of the Baltimore Orioles organization and guided the Orioles to the playoffs in 1996 and 1997.I then became the general manager of the Seattle Mariners and helped build one of the strongest teams in the American League during my tenure there (2000 through 2003). During this time, the my team had the best record in baseball (393-255), including a phenomenal 2001 campaign which saw them post a 116-46 record, tying the Major League Baseball record for wins in a season.

My Interests

Besides Phillies baseball of-course, I love to play golf, chess, tennis, and watch professional football.I enjoy my grandchildren a whole lot.My family of course is the most important interest of my life.

I'd like to meet:

I would have loved to meet James Dean and Marilyn Monroe. Those were my favorite movie stars during my youth.

Music:

Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin are the only records I own.

My Blog

Happy Holidays

On Behalf of the entire Phillies organization, I'd like to wish you and your family happy holidays and a healthy new year. The holiday season is a time for giving thanks for what we have and ref...
Posted by Pat on Sun, 25 Dec 2005 08:03:00 PST

Winter Meetings- Positive

Phillies Fans, We arrived at the Winter Meetings on Sunday hoping to find a starting pitcher and a setup reliever. As you heard, Bobby Abreu and Jason Michaels came up often in potential swa...
Posted by Pat on Fri, 09 Dec 2005 05:36:00 PST

Tom Gordon- Officially a Phillie

Phillies Fans, I announced this afternoon that Tom Gordon signed a three-year deal with award bonuses for $18 million and an option for a fourth year. G...
Posted by Pat on Sat, 03 Dec 2005 02:17:00 PST

Sal Fasano to be Backup Catcher

Phillies Fans, Today, we signed free agent backup catcher Sal Fasano to a one-year deal worth $425,000, plus performance bonuses. He had a career-hi...
Posted by Pat on Fri, 02 Dec 2005 04:36:00 PST

Welcome to the Phillies

11/29 Phillies Fans We took an important step in bolstering our infield for the 2006 season by signing free agent infielder Abr...
Posted by Pat on Wed, 30 Nov 2005 11:47:00 PST

Post Wagner Era- Begins With Promise

11/28 Phillies Fans, Yesterday we got hit with disappointing news that Billy Wagner is not coming back, but we can't say we were shocked o...
Posted by Pat on Tue, 29 Nov 2005 01:24:00 PST

Trade- Thome for Rowand and Prospects

It was annouced this afternoon that we (Phillies) will get Aaron Rowand and two prospects for Jim Thome. That news is true. We are expected to pay slightly more than half the ...
Posted by Pat on Thu, 24 Nov 2005 06:17:00 PST

It's time for the Offseason

Phillies Fans,I wanted to take a moment to thank you for the very positive response I've gotten since joining the Phillies last month. Through all my years in baseball, I always heard about how passio...
Posted by Pat on Wed, 23 Nov 2005 08:43:00 PST