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Phillies' Rob Thomson: 5 things to know about the interim manager
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Phillies name former Detroit Tigers minor-leaguer Rob Thomson
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Ex-Yankees coach Rob Thomson makes history as Phillies interim
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Interim manager Thomson calming influence on Phillies
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Phillies' Rob Thomson: 5 things to know about the interim manager
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Rob Thomson has made all the difference for the Phillies, and
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In the interim, Thomson leads Phillies to brink of playoffs
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Rob Thomson's impact as Phillies interim manager
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In the interim, Thomson leads Phillies to brink of playoffs
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How manager Rob Thomson's relaxed approach has helped the Phillies