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The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. The Phillies are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. From 2004 to the present, the Phillies have played their home games at Citizens Bank Park in the South Philadelphia section of the city. The organization is tied with the San Francisco Giants as the fifth-oldest team in Major League Baseball.

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New York Yankees baseball player Hideki Matsui, the World Series MVP, waves from a float during a ticker-tape parade along Broadway celebrating their 27th World Series championship on Friday, Nov. 6, 2009, in New York. World Series
A Philadelphia firefighter who declined to be identified walks to a subway stop to go to work during a winter snow storm in Philadelphia, early in the morning, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010. Philadelphia
Members of Myanmar's opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy Party (NLD), wear t-shirts bearing her photo as they donate alms to Buddhist monks outside the party's headquarters Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010, in Yangon, Myanmar. Members of the NLD have started the movement to offer meals to Buddhist monks every Tuesday in honor of their Tuesday-born opposition leader and as part of a political movement demanding the government to release all political prisoners including Noble Laureate Suu Kyi. National League
Randy Levine, president of the New York Yankees, shows a Yankees' T-shirt during an event for the New York Yankees' 2009 World Series trophy in Hong Kong as part of his Asian tour Friday, Feb. 5, 2010. New York Yankees
ANAHEIM, CA - MAY 6: Roy Halladay #32 of the Toronto Blue Jays throws a pitch against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Angel Stadium May 6, 2009 in Anaheim, California. Roy Halladay
LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 31: MLB player Shane Victorino arrives at the 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards held at Staples Center on January 31, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. Major League Baseball
PHILADELPHIA - OCTOBER 08: Pitcher Joe Blanton #56 of the Philadelphia Phillies rubs his head as he talks with catcher Carlos Ruiz #51 (L) and Chase Utley #26 against the Colorado Rockies in Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Citizens Bank Park on October 8, 2009 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Joe Blanton
Seattle Mariners pitcher Cliff Lee, left, takes questions during a baseball news conference at Safeco Field in Seattle on Friday, Jan. 22, 2010. Lee was acquired by the Mariners in a trade with the Philadelphia Phillies last December. Cliff Lee
Philadelphia Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr., center right, meets with veteran pitcher Jose Contreras during a baseball news conference in Philadelphia, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010. Contreras has finalized a $1.5 million, one-year contract with the Phillies. Ruben Amaro Jr.
Philadelphia Phillies' Ryan Howard, left, and Shane Victorino warm up before Game 6 of the Major League Baseball World Series against the New York Yankees Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009, in New York. Shane Victorino
Philadelphia Phillies' Raul Ibanez, left, and Cole Hamels watch the ninth inning of Game 6 of the Major League Baseball World Series against the New York Yankees Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009, in New York. Cole Hamels
Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard arrives at Penn Station after taking the train from Philadelphia with his team Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009 in New York. The Phillies face the New York Yankees in Game 6 of the Major League Baseball World Series on Wednesday at Yankee Stadium. Ryan Howard
HOLLYWOOD - JANUARY 29: W Hollywood general manager Jim McPartlin attends the Unveiling of the New W Hollywood Hotel & Residences on January 29, 2010 in Hollywood, California. Hollywood
US actor Harisson Ford arrives with US actress Calista Flockhart to attend the screening of the movie 'The proposal' on september 12, 2009 at the 35th US film festival in Deauville, western France. Ford Motor Company
Former New York Mets baseball players Dwight Gooden, left, and Darryl Strawberry laugh while posing for pictures at Citi Field in New York, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010. Both players will be officially inducted into the Mets' Hall of Fame on Aug 1, 2010. New York Mets
Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins, left, walks through Penn Station after the Phillies took a train from Philadelphia on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009, in New York. The Phillies face the New York Yankees in Game 6 of the Major League Baseball World Series on Wednesday at Yankee Stadium. Jimmy Rollins
Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel, center, removes starting pitcher Cole Hamels (35) in the fifth inning of Game 3 of the Major League Baseball World Series against the New York Yankees Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009, in Philadelphia. shortstop Jimmy Rollins (11) and catcher Carlos Ruiz, right, join the meeting. Charlie Manuel
PHILADELPHIA - OCTOBER 31: Jayson Werth #28 of the Philadelphia Phillies plays a ball that hit a televison camera off the bat of Alex Rodriguez of the New York Yankees which was reviewed and called a two-run home run against the Philadelphia Phillies in Game Three of the 2009 MLB World Series at Citizens Bank Park on October 31, 2009 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Jayson Werth

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Philadelphia Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr., center right, meets with veteran pitcher Jose Contreras during a baseball news conference in Philadelphia, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010. Contreras has finalized a $1.5 million, one-year contract with the Phillies.

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Philadelphia Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr., center right, meets with veteran pitcher Jose Contreras during a baseball news conference in Philadelphia, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010. Contreras has finalized a $1.5 million, one-year contract with the Phillies.

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Veteran pitcher Jose Contreras makes remarks during during a baseball news conference in Philadelphia, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010. Contreras has finalized a $1.5 million, one-year contract with the Philadelphia Phillies.

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Veteran pitcher Jose Contreras makes remarks during during a baseball news conference in Philadelphia, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010. Contreras has finalized a $1.5 million, one-year contract with the Philadelphia Phillies.

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Veteran pitcher Jose Contreras, center, enters a baseball news conference in Philadelphia, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010. Contreras has finalized a $1.5 million, one-year contract with the Philadelphia Phillies.

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Veteran pitcher Jose Contreras, center, enters a baseball news conference in Philadelphia, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010. Contreras has finalized a $1.5 million, one-year contract with the Philadelphia Phillies.

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Philadelphia Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. makes remarks during a baseball news conference in Philadelphia, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010. Veteran pitcher Jose Contreras has finalized a $1.5 million, one-year contract with the Phillies.

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Philadelphia Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. makes remarks during a baseball news conference in Philadelphia, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010. Veteran pitcher Jose Contreras has finalized a $1.5 million, one-year contract with the Phillies.

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Seattle Mariners pitcher Cliff Lee, left, takes questions during a baseball news conference at Safeco Field in Seattle on Friday, Jan. 22, 2010. Lee was acquired by the Mariners in a trade with the Philadelphia Phillies last December.

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Seattle Mariners pitcher Cliff Lee, left, takes questions during a baseball news conference at Safeco Field in Seattle on Friday, Jan. 22, 2010. Lee was acquired by the Mariners in a trade with the Philadelphia Phillies last December.

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Seattle Mariners general manager Jack Zdurienick, left, shakes hands with pitcher Cliff Lee, right, during a baseball news conference at Safeco Field in Seattle on Friday, Jan. 22, 2010. Lee was acquired by the Mariners in a trade with the Philadelphia Phillies last December.

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Seattle Mariners general manager Jack Zdurienick, left, shakes hands with pitcher Cliff Lee, right, during a baseball news conference at Safeco Field in Seattle on Friday, Jan. 22, 2010. Lee was acquired by the Mariners in a trade with the Philadelphia Phillies last December.

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Seattle Mariners pitcher Cliff Lee puts on a Mariners' jersey during a baseball news conference at Safeco Field in Seattle on Friday, Jan. 22, 2010. Lee was acquired by the Mariners in trade with the Philadelphia Phillies last December.

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Seattle Mariners pitcher Cliff Lee puts on a Mariners' jersey during a baseball news conference at Safeco Field in Seattle on Friday, Jan. 22, 2010. Lee was acquired by the Mariners in trade with the Philadelphia Phillies last December.

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Seattle Mariners pitcher Cliff Lee speaks during a baseball news conference at Safeco Field in Seattle on Friday, Jan. 22, 2010. Lee was acquired by the Mariners in a trade with the Philadelphia Phillies last December.

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Seattle Mariners pitcher Cliff Lee speaks during a baseball news conference at Safeco Field in Seattle on Friday, Jan. 22, 2010. Lee was acquired by the Mariners in a trade with the Philadelphia Phillies last December.

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Seattle Mariners pitcher Cliff Lee speaks during a baseball news conference at Safeco Field in Seattle on Friday, Jan. 22, 2010. Lee was acquired by the Mariners in a trade with the Philadelphia Phillies last December.

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Seattle Mariners pitcher Cliff Lee speaks during a baseball news conference at Safeco Field in Seattle on Friday, Jan. 22, 2010. Lee was acquired by the Mariners in a trade with the Philadelphia Phillies last December.

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Seattle Mariners pitcher Cliff Lee speaks during a baseball news conference at Safeco Field in Seattle on Friday, Jan. 22, 2010. Lee was acquired by the Mariners in a trade with the Philadelphia Phillies last December.

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Seattle Mariners pitcher Cliff Lee speaks during a baseball news conference at Safeco Field in Seattle on Friday, Jan. 22, 2010. Lee was acquired by the Mariners in a trade with the Philadelphia Phillies last December.

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Seattle Mariners pitcher Cliff Lee speaks during a baseball news conference at Safeco Field in Seattle on Friday, Jan. 22, 2010. Lee was acquired by the Mariners in a trade with the Philadelphia Phillies last December.

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Seattle Mariners pitcher Cliff Lee speaks during a baseball news conference at Safeco Field in Seattle on Friday, Jan. 22, 2010. Lee was acquired by the Mariners in a trade with the Philadelphia Phillies last December.

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Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Shane Victorino, right, responds to questions during a news conference on Friday, Jan. 22, 2010, in Philadelphia, as Phillies general manager Rubin Amaro Jr. looks on. Victorino signed a $22 million, three-year contract with the Phillies, taking him through the 2012 season.

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Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Shane Victorino, right, responds to questions during a news conference on Friday, Jan. 22, 2010, in Philadelphia, as Phillies general manager Rubin Amaro Jr. looks on. Victorino signed a $22 million, three-year contract with the Phillies, taking him through the 2012 season.

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Philadelphia Phillies' Shane Victorino responds to questions during a news conference on Friday, Jan. 22, 2010, in Philadelphia. Victorino signed a $22 million, three-year contract with the Phillies, taking him through the 2012 season.

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Philadelphia Phillies' Shane Victorino responds to questions during a news conference on Friday, Jan. 22, 2010, in Philadelphia. Victorino signed a $22 million, three-year contract with the Phillies, taking him through the 2012 season.

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Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Shane Victorino responds to questions during a news conference on Friday, Jan. 22, 2010, in Philadelphia. Victorino signed a $22 million, three-year contract with the Phillies, taking him through the 2012 season.

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Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Shane Victorino responds to questions during a news conference on Friday, Jan. 22, 2010, in Philadelphia. Victorino signed a $22 million, three-year contract with the Phillies, taking him through the 2012 season.

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Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Shane Victorino, right, responds to questions during a news conference on Friday, Jan. 22, 2010, in Philadelphia, as Phillies general manager Rubin Amaro Jr. looks on. Victorino signed a $22 million, three-year contract with the Phillies, taking him through the 2012 season.

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Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Shane Victorino, right, responds to questions during a news conference on Friday, Jan. 22, 2010, in Philadelphia, as Phillies general manager Rubin Amaro Jr. looks on. Victorino signed a $22 million, three-year contract with the Phillies, taking him through the 2012 season.

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Philadelphia Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr., left, shakes hands with pitcher Joe Blanton after a news conference, Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010, in Philadelphia. Blanton and the Phillies have agreed to a $24 million, three-year contract that avoided a salary arbitration hearing next month.

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Philadelphia Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr., left, shakes hands with pitcher Joe Blanton after a news conference, Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010, in Philadelphia. Blanton and the Phillies have agreed to a $24 million, three-year contract that avoided a salary arbitration hearing next month.

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Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Joe Blanton, center, listens to a question with general manager Ruben Amaro Jr., left, and assistant general manager Scott Proefrock, right, during a news conference on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010, in Philadelphia. Blanton and the Phillies have agreed to a $24 million, three-year contract that avoided a salary arbitration hearing next month.

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Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Joe Blanton, center, listens to a question with general manager Ruben Amaro Jr., left, and assistant general manager Scott Proefrock, right, during a news conference on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010, in Philadelphia. Blanton and the Phillies have agreed to a $24 million, three-year contract that avoided a salary arbitration hearing next month.

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Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Joe Blanton smiles during a news conference, Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010, in Philadelphia. Blanton and the Phillies have agreed to a $24 million, three-year contract that avoided a salary arbitration hearing next month.

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Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Joe Blanton smiles during a news conference, Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010, in Philadelphia. Blanton and the Phillies have agreed to a $24 million, three-year contract that avoided a salary arbitration hearing next month.

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Philadelphia Phillies' Danys Baez enters the media room at Citizens Bank Park, in Philadelphia, on Tuesday Jan. 5, 2010, for a news conference. Baez and the Phillies have finalized a $5.25 million, two-year contract.

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Philadelphia Phillies' Danys Baez enters the media room at Citizens Bank Park, in Philadelphia, on Tuesday Jan. 5, 2010, for a news conference. Baez and the Phillies have finalized a $5.25 million, two-year contract.

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Philadelphia Phillies Danys Baez answers questions from the news media during a news conference on Tuesday Jan. 5, 2010 in Philadelphia. Baez and the Phillies have finalized a $5.25 million, two-year contract.

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Philadelphia Phillies Danys Baez answers questions from the news media during a news conference on Tuesday Jan. 5, 2010 in Philadelphia. Baez and the Phillies have finalized a $5.25 million, two-year contract.

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Jack Wilson Feb 09 2010 9:58 PM from L.A. Daily News

"I'd like to create some space so maybe kids can get their homework done while their waiting their turn to get in a cage ... Basically we just want to create a nice, clean, comfortable place for people to come and enjoy themselves."


Jack Wilson Feb 09 2010 9:58 PM from L.A. Daily News

"It's a perfect situation for me"


Jack Wilson Feb 09 2010 9:58 PM from L.A. Daily News

"When a team deals for you, and trades good players in the process, they're telling you they believe in you, and I just felt it was important to give that respect back to them ... As soon as they approached us about resigning, I..."


Jack Wilson Feb 09 2010 9:58 PM from L.A. Daily News

"It's the understanding that if our roster wasn't good enough to win on a daily basis coming out of spring training, that really wasn't anyone's fault on the roster itself"


Jack Wilson Feb 09 2010 9:58 PM from L.A. Daily News

"And with so much roster turnover, we were always a young team ... Asa veteran, I took it upon myself to show them the importance of playing hard, of being accountable and doing their job day in and day out."


Jack Wilson Feb 09 2010 9:58 PM from L.A. Daily News

"We love the rain ... We like it when it rains."


Jack Wilson Feb 09 2010 9:58 PM from L.A. Daily News

"They have to live their lives ... When I see or sense it's become a distraction, that's when I'll say something. I don't like to anticipate problems. I keep an eye on the player to make sure it's the same player I know."


Joe Torre Feb 09 2010 12:02 AM from MLB.com

"My job is to keep the organization as viable as possible as long as possible"


Ruben Amaro Jr. Feb 08 2010 7:31 AM from Philadelphia Inquirer

"We can not operate with only $15- to $20-million players"


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Philadelphia Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr., center right, meets with veteran pitcher Jose Contreras during a baseball news conference in Philadelphia, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010. Contreras has finalized a $1.5 million, one-year contract with the Phillies.

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Philadelphia Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr., center right, meets with veteran pitcher Jose Contreras during a baseball news conference in Philadelphia, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010. Contreras has finalized a $1.5 million, one-year contract with the Phillies.

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Veteran pitcher Jose Contreras makes remarks during during a baseball news conference in Philadelphia, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010. Contreras has finalized a $1.5 million, one-year contract with the Philadelphia Phillies.

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Veteran pitcher Jose Contreras makes remarks during during a baseball news conference in Philadelphia, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010. Contreras has finalized a $1.5 million, one-year contract with the Philadelphia Phillies.

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Veteran pitcher Jose Contreras, center, enters a baseball news conference in Philadelphia, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010. Contreras has finalized a $1.5 million, one-year contract with the Philadelphia Phillies.

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Veteran pitcher Jose Contreras, center, enters a baseball news conference in Philadelphia, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010. Contreras has finalized a $1.5 million, one-year contract with the Philadelphia Phillies.

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Philadelphia Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. makes remarks during a baseball news conference in Philadelphia, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010. Veteran pitcher Jose Contreras has finalized a $1.5 million, one-year contract with the Phillies.

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Philadelphia Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. makes remarks during a baseball news conference in Philadelphia, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010. Veteran pitcher Jose Contreras has finalized a $1.5 million, one-year contract with the Phillies.

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Seattle Mariners pitcher Cliff Lee, left, takes questions during a baseball news conference at Safeco Field in Seattle on Friday, Jan. 22, 2010. Lee was acquired by the Mariners in a trade with the Philadelphia Phillies last December.

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Seattle Mariners pitcher Cliff Lee, left, takes questions during a baseball news conference at Safeco Field in Seattle on Friday, Jan. 22, 2010. Lee was acquired by the Mariners in a trade with the Philadelphia Phillies last December.

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