The Phillies’ last-to-first, 27-win turnaround resulted in their only playoff appearance in a 23-year span and netted MLB Executive of the Year honors for Thomas in 1993.
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The Phillies’ last-to-first, 27-win turnaround resulted in their only playoff appearance in a 23-year span and netted MLB Executive of the Year honors for Thomas in 1993.