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Phillies set to capture attention

By By Jim Baker
MLB Insider

Wednesday, January 21, 2004

What happens when the local eleven get everyone's hopes up and then fall short -- again? That's right: folks turn their attention to the local nine. With the death of the Eagles on Sunday, Sam Donnellon of the Daily News writes that the Phillies have a chance to become the team in the hearts and minds of those in the Philadelphia area. Tired of waiting for news on the signing of Pudge Rodriguez? Rob Parker of the Detroit News says he's a player well worth waiting for. Not only that, but given ...

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