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Canadian Rob Thomson to remain manager of Phillies after leading
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PHILS ROB THOMSON MADE CANADIAN MLB MANAGING HISTORY!
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Phillies fire Girardi, Thomson named interim manager — Canadian
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Corunna native helps guide Phillies to MLB playoffs
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LEADING OFF: Ohtani vs Javier, Gonsolin undefeated
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Phillies Manager Rob Thomson's Wild Ride
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Joe Girardi fired by Phillies, replaced by Rob Thomson - WHYY
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Rob Thomson's Mid-Season Appointment led the Philadelphia Phillies
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List of Major League Baseball managers - Wikipedia
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Thomson becomes first full-time Canadian MLB manager since 1934