2008 World Series Article Archive

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Between December 3, 2008 and December 3, 2009

Recapping The World Champions: The Best Games Of The 2008 Philadelphia Phillies

The start of the new baseball season is still several weeks away, but I have to admit I am getting pumped up for my Phillies to defend their 2008 World Championship. I can't wait for Chase Utley vs...

Written by Cody Swartz about 8 months ago 157 reads 15 comments
Tales of Interest: What Does the Youth of America and Baseball Have in Common?

Alright! Part two of my research on baseball fans as a youth subculture, enjoy! So what did I see in this youth subculture? Deep within the “friendly” confines of Citizen’s ...

Written by Brian McCollum about 10 months ago 40 reads 0 comments
Ryan Howard Is Way off Base with $18 Million Arbitration Request

Ryan Howard is a powerful ballplayer. He hits many home runs and drives in many runs. He was an integral part of the Phillies 2008 World Championship. But, he is not worth $18 million as a second-year arbitration player...

Written by Frank Klose about 10 months ago 394 reads 29 comments
My Quest for the World Series Trophy

A Bleacher reporter asked me: Is that you with the World Series trophy? It most certainly is. In an event, which I found out subsequently was for special customers and radio station guests ...

Written by Scott Eisenlohr about 10 months ago 88 reads 4 comments
The Tampa Bay Rays: MLB Team Of 2008

Once again, Major League Baseball did not disappoint its fans in 2008. From the longest World Series game ever played, to Manny being the “Manny-est” he’s ever been, to my ...

Written by Frankie Riolo about 11 months ago 128 reads 0 comments
One Philadelphia Phillies Fan's New Guide For Booing

Hey, there has been a lot of trash taking between the Mets and Phillies and their fans in the past week. Surely, when Cole Hamels pitches in the new Citi Field in New York, the new Shea Stadium, he will be booed...

Written by Scott Eisenlohr about 11 months ago 271 reads 7 comments
Breaking News: Pedroia Signs Six Year Extension

Little Dustin Pedroia has done it again. Not only has he won the American League MVP Award, The Silver Slugger, and a Gold Glove in 2008, but now he and Red Sox nation can now relax because he will remain a member of the Boston Red Sox until 2014...

Written by Alex Potter about about 1 year ago 108 reads 8 comments
Lidge Blows Back-to-Back Saves: Time to Demote "Lights Out" To Setup Role?

What was the strength of last year's World Championship team is now the weakest link on the team. Brad Lidge. He was perfect in 2008. 41-for-41 in save opportunities during the regular season, plus an additional 7-for-7 in the postseason...

Written by Cody Swartz about 5 months ago 170 reads 27 comments
Lights Out for Phillies, Lidge Getting Lit Up

Last October the World Champion Philadelphia Phillies piled on top of their perfect closer in celebration of his forty eighth save in forty eight chances. Carlos Ruiz was the first to wrap his arms around perfection and then the rest of the team ensued.

Written by Andrew Champi about 6 months ago 110 reads 0 comments
The Phillies' Jamie Moyer Ages Like Fine Wine

I am sitting here, wasting away on my couch. It is Sunday night, and the Phillies are in the Sunday-night game of the week, which is about to start. I love the start of baseball season. It is the sign that spring (and eventually summer) is approaching...

Written by Walt Haley about 8 months ago 52 reads 0 comments
Jamie Moyer: A Memory for the Ages

Last year, if you'd told me a pitcher in the National League was going to have, over 33 games, a 16-7 record with a 3...

Written by Ray Tannock about 8 months ago 114 reads 8 comments

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2008 World Series Article Archive

Recapping The World Champions: The Best Games Of The 2008 Philadelphia Phillies

Tales of Interest: What Does the Youth of America and Baseball Have in Common?

Ryan Howard Is Way off Base with $18 Million Arbitration Request

My Quest for the World Series Trophy

The Tampa Bay Rays: MLB Team Of 2008

One Philadelphia Phillies Fan's New Guide For Booing

Breaking News: Pedroia Signs Six Year Extension

Lidge Blows Back-to-Back Saves: Time to Demote "Lights Out" To Setup Role?

Lights Out for Phillies, Lidge Getting Lit Up

The Phillies' Jamie Moyer Ages Like Fine Wine

Jamie Moyer: A Memory for the Ages

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