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Phillies' Thomson becomes first Canadian to manage big-league game in home country
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Phillies' Rob Thomson becomes 1st Canadian to manage big-league game in home country
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Phillies Rob Thomson named 2nd-hottest MLB manager, wife not impressed
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Philadelphia Phillies' Rob Thomson becomes first Canadian to manage MLB game in home country - ESPN
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Rob Thomson's aggressive bullpen strategy instills confidence in his team