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Phillies slugger Bryce Harper wants big leaguers to play baseball
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Oh Canada: Thomson 1st Canadian-born World Series manager
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Philadelphia Phillies Rob Thomson
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In the interim, Thomson leads Phillies to brink of playoffs
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Phillies promote Rob Thomson, sign contract through 2024 season
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KU baseball's Rob Thomson to manage NL in MLB All-Star Game
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Canadian manager Rob Thomson leads Phillies to 1st playoff berth
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Rob Thomson has worked lifetime for this moment with Phillies
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