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Who is Rob Thomson? Meet the Phillies manager who led World Series run after replacing Joe Girardi
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Joe Girardi fired by Phillies, replaced by Rob Thomson, Baseball
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In the interim, Thomson leads Phillies to brink of playoffs
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Phillies rumor: John Gibbons a managerial candidate to watch
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In the interim, Thomson leads Phillies to brink of playoffs
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Rob Thomson's rare team talk lifts Phillies. Now, club seeks another jolt at trade deadline - The Athletic
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Philadelphia Phillies Rob Thomson
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KU baseball's Rob Thomson to manage NL in MLB All-Star Game
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Berríos ties career-high with 13 Ks, Jays beat Phillies 4-3 – Delco Times
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Sebringville's Rob Thomson reflects on World Series run with Philadelphia Phillies