Charlie Manuel's contract expires at the end of this season, but he isn't concerned.

"This is the last time I'll answer about my deal, OK?" Manuel said. "I'm very satisfied with the way it is."

Ryne Sandberg, Philadelphia's Triple-A manager for the last two seasons, earned a promotion to hitting coach and appears to be manager in waiting.

Manuel hopes to manager beyond this year and said he's tired of having to explain why he should be worthy of another deal.