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Sandberg, a Hall of Famer and former second baseman with the
Chicago Cubs, compiled a 119-159 career record over parts of
three seasons with the Phillies.
Their 26-48 record this season is worst in the majors and has
them sitting 14-1/2 games out of first place in the National
League East division.
"It's a difficult day, a challenging day and a tough day for
myself," Sandberg told reporters at Citizens Bank Park in
Philadelphia. "It was not an easy decision. In a lot of ways I'm
old-school and I'm very, very much dissatisfied with the record
and am not pleased at all with that."
The Phillies have named third-base coach Pete Mackanin the
team's interim manager.
(Reporting by Frank Pingue in Toronto; Editing by Cameron
French)
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