Philadelphia Phillies reliever Brad Lidge celebrates World Series Victory with catcher Carlos Ruiz and Ryan Howard. The Phillies defeated The Tampa
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Phillies' Manuel ignores criticism, stays focused
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Phillies win World Series
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Philadelphia captures the World Series 50 hours later
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As Ryan Howard retires, let's look back at the six best moments of
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Philadelphia wins World Series – The Denver Post
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Carlos Ruiz welcomed back by Phillies, fans
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Five reasons the Phillies are on top – The Mercury
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1,257 Usa Brad Lidge Stock Photos, High-Res Pictures, and Images
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Phillies beat Rays for World Series title – The Mercury News
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2008 Phillies, World Series champions: A look back
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Phinally phulphilled
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Phillies finish off Rays to win World Series – Orange County Register
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Darian Howard, Ryan's son, talks highs and lows of father's career