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PHILLIES FILES: What the invites of 3 pitchers to spring training means

You know spring training is getting closer when the news of players signing minor league deals keep popping up.

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PHILLIES FILES: Spring training tickets on sale soon

The days of spring training are growing ever closer.

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The Houston Astros will make their American League debut with a splash.

PHILLIES FILES: Former Phillie Urbina released from jail, reportedly back in the baseball world

Former Phillies reliever Ugueth Urbina is back in the baseball world.

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IronPigs adding ballgirls to Coca-Cola Park for 2013

It started out as a "bonus" to an employee late last season.

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