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    To win one and be able to have the opportunity to come back is special." "We've got a great team ... We proved we weren't a fluke last year. We made it to the World Series. I expect us to be back here next year. If we're not, then it's a disappointing year for us. There's no doubt about it, this team has what it takes to be back here next year." Only three National League teams have won back-to-back World Series. Full Article at MLB.com
    We've got a great team ... We proved we weren't a fluke last year. We made it to the World Series. I expect us to be back here next year. If we're not, then it's a disappointing year for us. There's no doubt about it, this team has what it takes to be back here next year.
    Brett Myers – Brett Myers SOURCE: MLB.com 1 month ago
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Pain is fresh, but Phils proud of '09
  1. We got this far, but we weren't able to finish it off
    Cliff Lee – Cliff Lee SOURCE: MLB.com 1 month ago
  2. We're very proud of what we accomplished ... We came up a little short of the goal, but we had a great season.
    Brad Lidge – Brad Lidge SOURCE: MLB.com 1 month ago
  3. Obviously, it's difficult right now ... We still have to be pretty proud of ourselves. I don't think anybody should hang their head. Obviously, we didn't accomplish our ultimate goal, but I'm proud to be a teammate with every single guy in this clubhouse. It's going to be difficult for a few days then w...
    Chase Utley – Chase Utley SOURCE: MLB.com 1 month ago
  4. It's a long season and it's a grind ... It's hard to get here. It's not easy to get here. A lot of guys play a long time and never get here. To win one and be able to have the opportunity to come back is special.
    Joe Blanton – Joe Blanton SOURCE: MLB.com 1 month ago

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