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Article: WORLD SERIES: ; For champion Phillies, the future is now

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October 31, 2008
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PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Phillies are built to be more than a one-year wonder.

Cole Hamels and Brad Lidge aren't going anywhere. Neither are Chase Utley, Ryan Howard and Jimmy Rollins. With the team's nucleus expected back next year, the Phillies have a chance to be the first repeat World Series champions since the New York Yankees won three in a row from 1998-2000.

"Thanks for your support! And let's do it again!" general manager Pat Gillick screamed out to the delirious fans Wednesday night, moments after the Phillies beat the Tampa Bays Rays to capture the second championship in the franchise's 126-year history.

The 71-year-old Gillick probably got caught up in the euphoria of the ...

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