Last year, the seasonáended tragically, but I found solace in my brief tenure as a Phillies fan.á
This year, I'm taking it to a new level.
The Phillies helped me through a difficult recovery period in 2008; that world-shattering shock that followed Game Seven of the ALCS left me grieving, but the Philadelphia Phillies took this scarred and bitter fan and gave her a new reason to cheer. For that I owe them thanks.
For that, I wished them well all this season too, and when my beloved Sox were knocked out of the playoffs even faster this time around via three quick kicks to the head,áI once again looked to Pennsylvania to get me through the remains of October.
I was rooting for them anyway.
But now? Now it's personal.
The Phillies are ...
Read Full Article at Bleacher Report - MLB
Article written by FenWest
This Red Sox Fan’s Rooting for the Phillies Again, but This Time, I Mean It!
Posted: 27th October 2009 by FenWest in MLBComments Off on This Red Sox Fan’s Rooting for the Phillies Again, but This Time, I Mean It!