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Phillies Fear Reds' Schwarber Bid
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The Philadelphia Phillies face a tough challenge to retain their star designated hitter, Kyle Schwarber, as his hometown team, the Cincinnati Reds, emerges as the biggest contender in the upcoming free agency period. Schwarbers impressive performance this season has made him a highly sought-after player, with the Reds interest being very real. While the Phillies are likely to have the upper hand due to their willingness to spend more, the Reds hometown advantage and potential to offer a deal similar to the one hundred sixty million dollars suggested by former Reds GM Jim Bowden could put the Phillies in a difficult spot.
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