Larry Allan Simpson (born August 26, 1977) is a former

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. Simpson pitched for the Philadelphia Phillies Double-A affiliate, the

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in . Simpson has pitched in the majors for the Cincinnati Reds, Colorado Rockies, and Milwaukee Brewers of

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Career

Simpson made his Major League debut on May 17, . He played for the Colorado Rockies in 2004 and , Cincinnati Reds in , and Milwaukee Brewers in . On July 7, 2008, Simpson signed a minor league contract with the Philadelphia Phillies. Simpson retired at the end of the season.

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