Andy MacPhail Assumes Role As Phillies President

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Andy MacPhail will begin serving as Phillies President effective today, the team announced. Pat Gillick, as previously announced, will step down as president.

MacPhail, 62, was hired in June as a special assistant to Gillick.

"As the Phillies begin this new chapter in the club's history, we are confident that Andy is the right person to lead the organization," said Phillies Partner John Middleton. "Speaking on behalf of the ownership group, we are pleased with the input that Andy has provided over the past few months. His years of baseball knowledge, combined with his passion for the game, are important as he moves forward with his primary objective of developing a championship-caliber team.

"I would also like to thank Pat Gillick for, once again, providing invaluable leadership to the Phillies for the past 14 months.  He will continue to assist the front office in an advisory role."