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‘These are the guys we want, so go get them’: How owner John Middleton pushed the Phillies to land Trea Turner

In urging Dave Dombrowski to be “responsibly aggressive” in boosting the Phillies' offer to Turner, Middleton had a George Steinbrenner moment.

Phillies managing partner John Middleton holds up the National League championship trophy. He's chasing another World Series title.
Phillies managing partner John Middleton holds up the National League championship trophy. He's chasing another World Series title.Read moreYong Kim / Staff Photographer