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Should Ryan Howard have made more than three NL All-Star teams?
Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard was a National League All-Star in 2006, 2009 and 2010. Should 'The Big Piece' have made it more often?
Phillies 50: Forgotten 2002 – Doug Nickle
The 2002 Phillies pitching entry for the 'Phillies 50' series of 1971-2019 random players is right-hander Doug Nickle.
Frustrating Phillies 2001-06 teams repeatedly fell just short of the playoffs
The Philadelphia Phillies fell just short of the playoffs repeatedly during the 2001-06 seasons that led up to their five straight NL East Division crowns.
Phillies 50: Forgotten 2010 – Brian Bocock
The 'Phillies 50' examination of the most random players on each team from 1971-2019 highlights 2010 shortstop Brian Bocock.
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