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Found September 10, 2009 on We Should Be GM's: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Joe Blanton,  Livan Hernandez,  Sean West,  Derek Lowe,  Roy Oswalt
TEAMS: Philadelphia Phillies,  New York Mets,  Miami Marlins,  Atlanta Braves,  Houston Astros

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Joe Blanton mounts the bump for the Phils tonight, looking for his 10th win and the series sweep against Livan Hernandez and the gNats.Meanwhile in the NL East, the Fish (6 games back) and Sean West faceoff against the Metropolitans and Bobby Parnell. The culturally incentive Braves (9 games back) and Derek Lowe are set for a showdown in Houston with Roy Oswalt. ~Carson
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