PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies have hired former general manager Ed Wade as a special consultant.
Wade was a GM for parts of 13 seasons for the Phillies (1998-2005) and the Houston Astros (2007-11). He was fired last month after the Astros posted a franchise-worst mark of 56-106 this year.
During his time as GM in Philadelphia, Wade’s staff drafted Chase Utley, Ryan Howard, Pat Burrell, Cole Hamels, Ryan Madson and Brett Myers, all of whom were contributors on the 2008 World Series championship team. He also acquired Jim Thome, Shane Victorino and Billy Wagner.
In Houston, Wade made several key trades with the Phillies. He sent Brad Lidge, Roy Oswalt and Hunter Pence to Philadelphia in various deals.
Wade will assist in salary arbitration consultation, while also scouting at both the major and minor league levels.
(Copyright 2011 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
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