Philadelphia, PA – The Philadelphia Phillies extended the contracts of their entire coaching staff for the 2012 season Thursday.
Pitching coach Rich Dubee, bullpen coach Mick Billmeyer, first base coach Sam Perlozzo, third base coach Juan Samuel, hitting coach Greg Gross, bench coach Pete Mackanin and bullpen catcher Jesus Tiamo will remain on manager Charlie Manuel's staff for next season.
"I couldn't be happier to have the whole staff back for another season," Manuel said. "Their dedication and work ethic speak for themselves and they were a huge part of our 102 wins."
Philadelphia ended last season with a franchise-best 102-60 record, but was bounced out of the National League Division series by the St. Louis Cardinals in five games.
Billmeyer is the longest tenured coach on the staff and will be entering his ninth season with the club. Dubee is entering his eighth season, Mackanin and Perlozzo will return for their fourth, Gross will take his third turn with Philadelphia and Samuel returns for his second year.
