FILE - In this July 31, 2014, file photo, Philadelphia Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. pauses while speaking to reporters before a Phillies baseball game against the Washington Nationals in Washington. The Phillies have fired general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. President in-waiting Andy MacPhail made the announcement Thursday, Sept. 10, 2015. Assistant General Manager Scott Proefrock replaces Amaro as interim GM. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)