The Phillies have named former Tampa Bay Devil Rays general manager Chuck LaMar as their Director of Professional Scouting.
LaMar, 51, worked last season with the Washington Nationals as the special assistant to the general manager and national crosschecker.
“Chuck brings a lot of experience in many different capacities to our club,” Phillies general manager Pat Gillick said in a news release. “We’re pleased we had the opportunity to bring someone with his background into the organization.”
LaMar was the Devil Rays' GM from 1995 to 2005. The Devil Rays never finished better than 70-91 during his tenure, although the Rays developed talents like Carl Crawford, Rocco Baldelli, Delmon Young and B.J. Upton.
He also has worked with the Braves, Pirates and Reds.
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Comments (5)
With Pat Gillick leaving after next season, I think this is a move made out of necessity -- perhaps Ruben Amaro isn't quite ready and Chuck LaMar can come on board following Gillick's retirement.
At least that's how I see it.
Posted by V | October 25, 2007 5:18 PM
Posted on October 25, 2007 17:18
Call me when Curt Schilling,and A-Rod are in Phillies uniforms.
Posted by Southwest Philly | October 25, 2007 5:52 PM
Posted on October 25, 2007 17:52
Is "national crosschecker" a real thing or did you make that up?
Posted by Mike in Seattle | October 25, 2007 9:36 PM
Posted on October 25, 2007 21:36
The D-Rays over the years have been like a cheaper more losing version of the Phils...great offensive talent but a lack of quality pitching.
Posted by GM-Carson | October 26, 2007 7:26 AM
Posted on October 26, 2007 07:26
He looks like James Woods.
Posted by SD | October 26, 2007 4:55 PM
Posted on October 26, 2007 16:55