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<blockquote data-quote="Slammed" data-source="post: 4928308" data-attributes="member: 554316">NEW YORK -- The e-mailed message from Mike Schmidt remained taped to the clubhouse door after the game.The Hall of Famer&#039;s words, sent to manager Charlie Manuel, were intended to fire up the Phillies, and it reminded the players of their come-from-behind charge to capture the National League East last season.Philadelphia opened a crucial three-game series at Shea Stadium with a 3-0 win over New York on Friday night. A sweep would create a tie for the lead in the division.The message from Schmidt read:&quot;Guys,One pitch, one at-bat, one play, one situation, think &#039;small&#039; and &#039;big&#039; things result. Tough at-bats, stay up the middle with men on base, whatever it takes to keep the line moving. Hot offense. 27 outs on defense. The Mets know you&#039;re better than they are. They remember last year. You guys are never out of the game. Welcome the challenge that confronts you this weekend. You guys are the best.Good luck,#20.&quot;</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Slammed, post: 4928308, member: 554316"] NEW YORK -- The e-mailed message from Mike Schmidt remained taped to the clubhouse door after the game. The Hall of Famer's words, sent to manager Charlie Manuel, were intended to fire up the Phillies, and it reminded the players of their come-from-behind charge to capture the National League East last season. Philadelphia opened a crucial three-game series at Shea Stadium with a 3-0 win over New York on Friday night. A sweep would create a tie for the lead in the division. The message from Schmidt read: "Guys, One pitch, one at-bat, one play, one situation, think 'small' and 'big' things result. Tough at-bats, stay up the middle with men on base, whatever it takes to keep the line moving. Hot offense. 27 outs on defense. The Mets know you're better than they are. They remember last year. You guys are never out of the game. Welcome the challenge that confronts you this weekend. You guys are the best. Good luck, #20." [/QUOTE]

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