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A long time coming: Phillies win Series - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Brad Lidge's Problems Cause Phillies Fans to Hold Their Breath
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Lidge remains true to his school – The Denver Post
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Phillies advance to NLCS: Celebration videos, series schedule
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Brad Lidge, World Series Hero //
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Phillies hero Carlos Ruiz inducted into Reading Fightins Hall of
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Phillies legendary closer Brad Lidge talks perfect season, closer
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Can Phillies realistically deal Papelbon?
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