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Philadelphia Phillies: Ryan Madson Deserves a Fair Shot To Win Closer's Role

I feared throughout the regular season that Brad Lidge would blow the Phillies' chances at becoming the first team to repeat since the 2000 Yankees. My fears came to fruition in Game Four of the World Series against the Bronx Bombers. Full Article at Bleacher Report

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