Report: Cherry Hilly Native J.J. Picollo Is 'Heavy Favorite' To Become Phillies GM

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- New Phillies President Andy MacPhail is searching for a new general manager to replace Ruben Amaro Jr., and it seems like he is very close to ending that search.

According to the USA Today's Bob Nightengale, Kansas City Royals assistant general manager J.J. Picollo is the "heavy favorite" to become the next Phillies general manager.

Picollo, a native of Cherry Hill, New Jersey has already interviewed for the position according to Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com.

Picollo has been with the Royals since 2006 and spent time in the Atlanta Braves organization before that. Picollo was a star baseball player at Cherry Hill West High School, graduating in 1989.

The Phillies have also reportedly interviewed Kim Ng for the position.