They said last yearÆs title was cheap. A fluke, the so-called experts labeled it. They didnÆt have to play a real team in the World Series, they claimed. They only made the playoffs because the Mets collapsed they protested.
Well, what will the excuse be this year?
After the Yankees wrapped up their series with the Angels last night, the Phils finally learned their opponent in the 2009 World Series. The Yankees, the winningest team in the history of the sport, stand in the way of another parade down Broad Street.
The Yankees bring their rich history of 40 World Series appearances and 26 rings back to baseballÆs grandest stage in 2009. But you can expect the underdog Phillies to put up a fight.
For the Phillies things never came easy. TheyÆve bee ...
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Philadelphia Phillies Deserve More Respect from National Media
Posted: 26th October 2009 by Shay Roddy in MLBComments Off on Philadelphia Phillies Deserve More Respect from National Media