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Slugger Jim Thome returns to Phillies

Prolific slugger Jim Thome has agreed to a one-year contract to return to the Philadelphia Phillies, the team announced Saturday.

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Phillies decline options on Lidge, Oswalt

The Philadelphia Phillies won't be exercising club options they hold on pitchers Brad Lidge and Roy Oswalt, the team announced Monday.

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Phils' Howard undergoes Achilles surgery

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard has undergone successful surgery on his torn left Achilles tendon, the team said Wednesday.

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Rollins: I'd like to stay with Phillies

Philadelphia shortstop Jimmie Rollins said Tuesday he would return to the Phillies if he can get a five-year contract out of the team.

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Tornadoes prompt Oswalt to leave Phillies

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Roy Oswalt has left the team to check on his family and home after tornadoes raked Mississippi, the team said Wednesday.

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Phillies' Hamels has sore elbow examined

An examination of Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cole Hamels' sore left elbow indicated no structural damage, the National League team said.

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Ruben Amaro named GM of Phillies

Former major-leaguer Ruben Amaro Jr. was introduced Monday as the new general manager of the World Series champion Philadelphia Phillies.

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Mother of Phillies manager dies

June Manuel, the mother of Philadelphia Phillies' Manager Charlie Manuel died Friday morning in Buena Vista, Va., after a brief illness. She was 87.

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Chase Utley breaks his right hand

The Philadelphia Phillies suffered a major personnel blow Thursday when Chase Utley suffered a broken right hand against Washington.

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Utley, Phillies agreed to long-term deal

Second baseman Chase Utley has agreed to a seven-year, $85 million contract extension with the Philadelphia Phillies.

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Rubén Amaro, Jr. (born February 12, 1965) is the general manager of the Philadelphia Phillies.

He is also a former Major League Baseball outfielder who played from 1991 to 1998. He is the son of former infielder Rubén Amaro, Sr.. He was named general manager of the Phillies on November 3, 2008, succeeding Pat Gillick.

Born and raised in the Rhawnhurst section of Northeast Philadelphia, Amaro was a batboy for the Phillies from 1980–83 when his father, Rubén Sr., a former Gold Glove shortstop with the club, was the first base coach. The Amaros are the only father-son combination to ever play for the Phillies.

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