The manager’s nod for the Philadelphia Phillies is predicated to be Cole Hamels on Opening Day. However, the reality is that Cliff Lee is the only number one without a health concern before camp officially begins.
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February 09, 2013
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February 09, 2013
First pro female scout Houghton dies
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