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Fans think Joe Girardi's job is on the line after dramatic Phillies loss
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Joe Girardi at Yankee Stadium for New York Yankees vs. Phillies game
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Joe Girardi's long baseball life prepared him to manage the Phillies
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Phillies waited as long as possible to fire manager Joe Girardi
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Joe Girardi ejected as Phillies fall, 5-4, to Mariners behind luckless Aaron Nola
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Rosenthal: OK, Phillies fans, I will say it — I was wrong! - The Athletic
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Joe Girardi backfired spectacularly for the Phillies