Philadelphia, PA (Best E Casino) - The Philadelphia Phillies have scheduled a press conference for 10 a.m. (et) on Monday to announce the selection of Ruben Amaro, Jr. as Pat Gillick's replacement for the team's general manager position.

The 43-year-old Amaro beat out Mike Arbuckle for the job in what was viewed as a two-man race.

Amaro has served as an assistant general manager under Gillick and previously worked under former GM Ed Wade, who is currently with the Houston Astros in the same capacity. He has been involved in contract negotiations and was the executive who introduced Brad Lidge to the media last offseason.

A Philadelphia native, Amaro played for the Angels, Phillies and Indians during an eight-year pro career.

The Phillies recently captured their second World Series title last Wednesday, defeating the Tampa Bay Rays four games to one. Gillick announced prior to the 2008 season that he would be stepping down to spend more time with his family.

Gillick led the Toronto Blue Jays to two World Series titles and the Baltimore Orioles to two ALCS appearances before coming to the Phillies prior to the 2006 season. In his three seasons with Philadelphia, the team went 267-219 and won two NL East titles.

Arbuckle, the team's assistant general manager who has been with the Phillies since the 1992 season in various roles, will be leaving the organization to pursue other opportunities. Arbuckle is often credited with helping build the current team, having presided over the drafts that netted players such as Ryan Howard, Cole Hamels, Chase Utley, Jimmy Rollins, Pat Burrell and Brett Myers.