It was midway through the season when I said on Bleacher Report that I wanted a Phillies-Yankees World Series. At that point, I stated that the Yankees would win in six games.
Now that I am here, I want it all.
Sabathia, Pettitte, Rivera, Rodriguez, Jeter, Damon, and Posada.
Lee, Hamels, Martinez, Howard, Utley, Ibanez, and Werth.
There is more name power in the Yankees lineup. But letÆs look atásome numbers.
Alex Rodriguez, Derek Jeter, Johnny Damon, and Jose PosadaÆs combined average is .299, buoyed by JeterÆs .344 regular season batting average.
Ryan Howard, Chase Utley, Raul Ibanez, and Jayson WerthÆs combined average is .275.
Advantage, Yankees.
Power numbers? The four Yankees have 94 home runs and 329 RBI. Phillies' four have 146 home ru ...
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Phillies Fans’ World Series Dream Finally Realized
Posted: 26th October 2009 by Scott Eisenlohr in MLBComments Off on Phillies Fans’ World Series Dream Finally Realized