The Phillies have signed general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. to a four-year contract extension. He is now under contract through the 2015 season. "Since becoming our general manager in November of 2008, Ruben has done an outstanding job," team president David Montgomery said in a statement. "He has been an excellent leader for our baseball operations personnel, surrounding himself with a very capable staff which he uses very well." Amaro has led the Phillies to the playoffs in both his seasons with the club.