It will take more than Juan Pierre of the Philadelphia Phillies to make enough additional noise for serious October baseball. From the individuals on the roster, who do you think will make a big difference?
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The Crystal Champagne ToastRyan HowardFive-Star Performance
The Penthouse Jimmy Rollins
Chase Utley
Ryan HowardLed off The 1st With A HR For A 1-0 Advantage
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PLAYERS:
Juan Pierre,
Jimmy Rollins,
Chase Utley,
Ryan Howard,
Phillippe Aumont,
Antonio Bastardo,
Jeremy Horst,
Josh Lindblom,
Erik Kratz,
Kevin Frandsen,
John Mayberry,
Nate Schierholtz,
Ty Wigginton,
Laynce Nix,
Kyle Kendrick,
Tyler Cloyd,
Jeremy Hefner,
Tommy Hanson,
Mike Minor,
Cliff Lee,
Tim Hudson,
Cole Hamels
TEAMS: Philadelphia Phillies, New York Mets, Atlanta Braves
TEAMS: Philadelphia Phillies, New York Mets, Atlanta Braves
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