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Gillick shopping and hoping | Philadelphia Inquirer | 07/29/2008
Time is running out for the Phillies to make an additional move before Thursday's 4 p.m. non-waiver trade deadline. Don't bet on them dealing for Manny Ramirez. A better bet might be a lefthanded relief pitcher, but don't bet the house on that, either."There's some discussion on some people on the outside," Phillies general manager Pat Gillick said yesterday. "I'd say we're cautiously ...
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