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Phillies didn't have to bring back Pete Rose. But they could make things easier on themselves.
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Pete Rose to appear on Philadelphia Phillies' field with 1980 World Series title team - ESPN
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Former Phillies manager Charlie Manuel has 'made progress' after suffering stroke – NBC10 Philadelphia
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NLCS: Bryce Harper Leads Phillies to World Series - The New York Times
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Rose dismisses sexual misconduct questions at Phillies fete
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Marte hits walk-off single in ninth, D-backs beat Phillies 2-1 and close to 2-1 in NLCS
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Brogdon Becomes Second Warrior to Suit Up in MLB World Series - Lewis-Clark State College Athletics
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Fun facts about the MLB World Series - AS USA
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Bryce Harper shines as Phillies aim for second straight World Series, National Sports