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Phillies' Playoff Run Bolstered By Yankees' Boone Hire
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Oh Canada: Thomson 1st Canadian-born World Series manager
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Baseball lifer and team player Rob Thomson has turned out to be
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Who is Rob Thomson? Phillies promote ex-Yankees coach after firing
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Rob Thomson has worked lifetime for this moment with Phillies
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How Phillies manager Rob Thomson was shaped by George
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Phillies' Rob Thomson 1st Canadian-born World Series manager
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No more interim: Rob Thomson to remain Phillies manager
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Is MLB ready for first Canadian skipper in over 80 years?
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Phillies Manager Rob Thomson's Wild Ride