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Jimmy can't lose with class and that's fine by me
weretheteamtobeat.com - 11/5/2009
Jimmy can't lose with class and that's fine by me
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Only Jimmy Rollins could find himself all over the internet the morning after losing the World Series to the Yankees without blowing the game the night before. Jimmy obviously made a big old prediction to start the series because... that's what he does. The Phillies didn't make good on that ...
2009 World Series: Philadelphia Phillies may have the key to figuring out the New York Yankees' Mariano Rivera
sports.espn.go.com - 10/31/2009
2009 World Series: Philadelphia Phillies may have the key to figuring out the New York Yankees' ...
— sports.espn.go.com — PHILADELPHIA -- The Phillies didn't beat Mariano Rivera in Game 2 of the World Series on Thursday... night. Heck, they didn't even score on him. But they did make Rivera sweat through 39 pitches -- the most he'd thrown in any outing, regular season or ... (more) 2009 World Series: Philadelphia Phillies may have the ...

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Just call him Chone Phiggins
bases.nbcsports.com - 11/10/2009
Just call him Chone Phiggins
— bases.nbcsports.com — SI.com's Jon Heyman tweets that the Phillies are "seriously considering" free agent Chone Figgins. The 31-year-old speedster... doesn't figure to lack for options in free agency, particularly because he can play third base, center field and perhaps ... (more) Just call him Chone Phiggins

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Five reasons the Phillies could still win
scoresreport.com - 11/4/2009
Five reasons the Phillies could still win
— scoresreport.com — SI.com’s Jon Heyman compiles five reasons why the Phillies can still pull off an upset and rally... to beat the Yankees in the World Series. Here is his top 3 : 1. The Phillies aren’t called the Fightin’ Phils for no reason. And they aren’t the defending champs for no ... (more) Five reasons the Phillies could still win

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