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Phillies players won't be affected by disastrous Pete Rose Day. They have momentum.
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Molina stays ready, waits, says in interview he could retire with 'head held high' if no offer fits
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Pete Rose dismisses sexual misconduct questions during Phillies event
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Pete Rose did not do himself proud in his return to Philadelphia
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Pete Rose on critics of his appearance with the 1980 Phillies team: 'It was 55 years ago, babe.
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Pete Rose: Disappointed, Yet Understands Phillies' Decision to Cancel Wall of Fame Induction - sportstalkphilly - News, rumors, game coverage of the Philadelphia Eagles, Philadelphia Phillies, Philadelphia Flyers, and Philadelphia 76ers
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The story behind the Phillies' longstanding rule on retired numbers: Will they ever change it for 6, 11 and 26? - The Athletic
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Pete Rose dismisses statutory rape questions at Phillies bash: 'It was 55 years ago, babe' - 6abc Philadelphia
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The story behind the Phillies' longstanding rule on retired numbers: Will they ever change it for 6, 11 and 26? - The Athletic
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Phillies didn't have to bring back Pete Rose. But they could make things easier on themselves.