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Phillies' Rob Thomson: 5 things to know about the interim manager
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In the interim, Rob Thomson leads Phillies to brink of playoffs
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The 'Philly Rob' story: How Rob Thomson brings hope to the City of
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No more interim: Rob Thomson to remain Phillies manager
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Oh Canada: Thomson 1st Canadian-born World Series manager
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Baseball lifer and team player Rob Thomson has turned out to be
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Joe Girardi fired by Phillies, replaced by Rob Thomson - WHYY
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Oh Canada: Thomson 1st Canadian-born World Series manager
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Rob Thomson's Path to Become Philadelphia Phillies Interim Manager
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PHILS ROB THOMSON MADE CANADIAN MLB MANAGING HISTORY!
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Rob Thomson joins storied history of Canadian Baseball Hall of