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MLB playoffs: Rob Thomson is biggest reason for Phillies' success
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Joe Girardi is fired as manager of Phillies, and replaced by bench coach Rob Thomson - The Boston Globe
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No more interim: Rob Thomson to remain Phillies manager
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MLB playoffs: Rob Thomson is biggest reason for Phillies' success
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2023 MLB playoffs - World Series odds, division series preview - ESPN
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Phillies reach World Series for 1st time since 2009, will face Astros
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Five reasons Phillies have turned around their season under interim manager Rob Thomson
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Rob Thomson Aaron Nola Phillies starting rotation playoffs
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On biggest stage, Rob Thomson outmaneuvered one of the best managers ever. Philly sports fans have seen this before.
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Stop whining about MLB's playoff system. Phillies, Astros show how to have October success - The Athletic
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Opinion: Undefeated under Rob Thomson, Phillies look to defy history in NL playoff chase – The Morning Call
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Phillies Rob Thomson playoff implications