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Politi: Yankees or Phillies? For Mets fans, it would be like choosing between flu and food poisoning
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Even after retirement, Pedro leaves mark
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The 2010 Phillies almost featured a rotation with 2 Hall of Famers
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Manuel ponders pitching rotation – The Times Herald
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The 2010 Phillies almost featured a rotation with 2 Hall of Famers
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MLB scores: Red Sox's losing streak ends, just as the Rays' winning streak ends
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Mets @ Phillies - September 13, 2009 (ESPN Sunday Night Baseball - Pedro Martinez)
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All Eyes on Pedro Martinez, Who Sets an Example - The New York Times
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Pedro Martinez ready for return with Phillies - The San Diego Union-Tribune