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About a 15-minute interview with suspended reliever Jose Alvarado included interpretation from Jorge Velandia, the Phillies' assistant general manager. The only part that needed no interpreter was the end of the conversation when Alvarado clearly stated where he is in his baseball life now.

“I flush the toilet. That’s it. I’m here,” he said with a smile.

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Alvarado was back with his team Tuesday, having nearly cleared the 80-game suspension that was given to him by Major League Baseball back in May for testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug. He can return to action on Aug. 19.

Before his suspension, Alvarado was 4-1 this season with a 2.70 ERA in 20 innings pitched. He accu

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