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Cliff Lee - Wikipedia
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Phillies shouldn't trade Cliff Lee
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WholeHogSports - Amaro: Lee staying
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History shows Phillies shouldn't rush to deal Hamels
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Philadelphia Phillies GM Ruben Amaro Jr. betting it all on healthy Ryan Howard – The Times Herald
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Amaro doesn't seem convinced he couldn't move Rollins or Utley
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Ruben Amaro Jr. Is Dead Wrong in Wanting to Build Around Phillies Ace Cliff Lee, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Once upon a time, in 2011, the Phillies signed Cliff Lee again and Ruben Amaro was a genius, ninja, pimp, and more - Freezing Cold Takes
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Philadelphia Phillies dismiss general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. - ESPN
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Philly's Cliff Lee Debacle: Why Ruben Amaro, Jr. Is Not a Corporate Negotiator, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Red Sox trade rumors: What could a Cliff Lee trade look like? - Over the Monster
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Lee trade wasn't necessary
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Cliff Lee on Cole Hamels: “I Definitely Don't Want Cole to Get Traded”
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Rubén Amaro Jr. - Wikipedia