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Back for seconds: Phillies in Fall Classic — Phils can become NL's first repeat champs since 1975-75 — PHILADELPHIA — Jayson Werth held a cigar in one hand and a beer in the other as he soaked in the champagne that had been poured on him and the atmosphere that had surrounded …
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After early missteps, GM Colletti oversees revival of Dodgers — PHILADELPHIA — Los Angeles Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti, who was rewarded with a multiyear contract extension, takes pride in what his team accomplished in 2009 but knows the Philadelphia Phillies …
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Rollins' belief in Phils' ability to win contagious — PHILADELPHIA — In the spring of 2007, Jimmy Rollins had played six full seasons with the Philadelphia Phillies without making a playoff appearance. — But that didn't stop him from being courageous.
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Phillies beat Dodgers 10-4, return to World Series — PHILADELPHIA (AP) Ryan Howard and the defending champs are back in the World Series - proving last year was no fluke and looking even more dangerous this time around. — Jayson Werth homered twice, Shane Victorino and Pedro Feliz …
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Yankees top list of contenders in race for coveted free agent Holliday … Outfielder Matt Holliday, probably the biggest free agent about to be on the market — John Lackey and Jason Bay are the only other in-their-prime stars — is said by a friend to love the idea of going to the Yankees.
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Griffin: Manny only interested in Manny — PHILADELPHIA— Dodgers manager Joe Torre, on his off-day between NLCS Games 4-5, showed his east coast New York/New Jersey roots, being spotted chillin' at Bruce Springsteen's final concert at the old Spectrum before it is demolished.
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Mattingly Has Preliminary Interview With Indians
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Sliding Into Home
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Replay for the World Series could work — Don Denkinger, an umpire who had one of the most famous blown calls in history, tells Bob Klapisch: It's time to go to replay. — Here's the thing: Eventually, expanded use of replay is going to happen. It's as inevitable as a Democrat or Republican winning the next presidential election.
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Former ump says go to video — ANAHEIM, Calif. - Don Denkinger is living a quiet, peaceful retirement these days, playing golf in the Arizona sun. But just like any former major league umpire, he still follows the game. And as one, in particular, whose career was defined by a bad call …
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Coveted Aroldis Chapman to meet with teams in New York — Prized Cuban left-handed pitcher Aroldis Chapman will arrive in New York on Wednesday to begin a series of meetings with several general managers, Chapman's agent, Edwin Mejia, confirmed. — The 21-year-old will visit several cities …
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Sabathia and Lee Facing Possible Stadium Rematch
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Astros meet with Acta, Mills for second interview — The Astros began their second round of interviews with former Nationals manager Manny Acta and Boston Red Sox bench coach Brad Mills, both called back Wednesday from the initial list of 10. — Owner Drayton McLane would only concede …
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Sources: San Diego Padres closer to hiring Jed Hoyer as GM — The San Diego Padres are moving closer toward hiring Jed Hoyer, an assistant general manager with the Boston Red Sox, as their next general manager, according to major league sources. — Hoyer, 35, has worked in Boston's front office under Theo Epstein.
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Fox adds Guillen to broadcast booth … Baseball fans, get ready for a bleeping interesting analyst. SI.com has learned that Ozzie Guillen, the colorful and occasionally profanity-laden manager of the White Sox, has been hired by Fox Sports to serve as a pre- and postgame analyst for the network's World Series coverage.
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Theo speaks on offseason, Drew, and philosophies — Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein joined the Dennis & Callahan Show Thursday morning and touched on his team's approach to the offseason, the value of J.D. Drew, the future of Daniel Bard as a closer. and some of the organization's philosophies.
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Greasing poles in case of a Phillies victory — City workers have greased poles along South Broad Street in an effort to deter revellers from climbing them during any wild celebrations that might follow a possible Phillies victory tonight. — Street lights, signs, bus shelters and even trees …
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Steve Phillips, ESPN baseball analyst, takes leave of absence — ESPN baseball analyst Steve Phillips is taking a leave of absence. — The New York Post reported Wednesday that Phillips, formerly general manager of the Mets, was involved in a relationship with a female ESPN employee.
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