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How Nick Castellanos' time in Cincinnati — and a meeting with a Reds icon — helped set him up for Year 2 with the Phillies
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The numbers behind the struggles of the Phillies' Nick Castellanos: 'I haven't been comfortable
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Phillies' Nick Castellanos clarifies ring finger celebration: 'Why would I flip off my teammates?'
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Reports: Nick Castellanos to sign with Phillies
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Reactions: Castellanos, Phillies reportedly agree to five-year deal
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Sources -- Ex-Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos joins Philadelphia Phillies on five-year deal worth $100 million - ESPN
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How Nick Castellanos' time in Cincinnati — and a meeting with a Reds icon — helped set him up for Year 2 with the Phillies