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July 29th Shall Henceforth Be Named "Ruben Amaro Jr Day"

You think Phillies GM Ruben Amaro Jr enjoys dealing at the deadline? Each of the last three years, Amaro has pulled off a big time trade on July 29th.

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7/29/09 - Philles acquire Cliff Lee

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7/29/10 - Phillies acquire Roy Oswalt

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7/29/11 - Phillies acquire Hunter Pence

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Although this is the first of those dates that Ruben didn't pull off the biggest deal in town...

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