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Much-maligned Manuel kept Phils focused (AP)

 

Published 10/6/2008 at Yahoo! Sports - MLB News

Charlie Manuel looked on from the dugout while his players celebrated a division championship, and sat in his office after they took the party back on the field. Ryan Howard, Jimmy Rollins, even the placid Chase Utley took turns addressing fans who stayed around in the rain to watch the Philadelphia Phillies spray champagne and beer after clinching their second straight NL East title. (link)

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