Phillies ink manager Manuel to two-year deal

Posted March 10, 2011 1:25 pm.

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THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

CLEARWATER, Fla. — The Philadelphia Phillies and manager Charlie Manuel have agreed to a two-year contract extension through 2013.

The Phillies made the announcement Thursday.

Manuel has led the Phillies to four straight division titles, two NL pennants and a World Series title in 2008. He took over in 2005 and has never had a losing season, winning 88 or more games in five of six years.

Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said he looks “forward to the next three years with the hopes of continued success.”

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