whatifsports.com - 10/22/2008
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WhatIfSports.com simulated the 2008 World Series between the Phillies and Rays 10,001 times in order to predict the most likely outcomes, MVPs and other stats.
The simulations predict that the Philadelphia Phillies will win the World Series, but at just 51.2% of time; it’s very close.
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dugoutcentral.com - 10/22/2008
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dugoutcentral.com —
I can't wait for this match-up. As much
as I love the Sox, it's refreshing to see...
two new teams in there. Here are some additional reasons to watch the game.
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5 Reasons to Watch the World Series
sports.espn.go.com - 10/21/2008
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sports.espn.go.com —
When the first round of the MLB playoffs
ended, the drumbeat for a Red Sox-Dodgers World Series...
began. Two storied franchises in two huge markets. The Red Sox versus Joe Torre, and Derek Lowe, and Nomaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhh. And of course, the Red Sox ...
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ESPN Page 2 - Keri: 31½ reasons to watch the World ...
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thefightins.com 10/22/2008 —
Okay, I’m gonna make this short and sweet. I have approximately two hours to kill here at work before I speed home on I-95, pack my Jansport and head down the shore to watch Game 1. Then, I’m gonna squeeze in a few hours sleep and ...
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Phillies vs. Rays: World Series Breakdown
allthingsphillysports.blogspot.com 10/22/2008 — It's been well-documented how long-suffering us Philadelphia sports fans are. 25 years since a major title (the Soul don't count) has done a lot to make us all pretty jaded when it comes to our sports teams, but even the most jaded Philly fan..
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It Phils like forever in Philly —
NYDailyNews.com - Baseball 10/22/2008
Since the Sixers swept the Lakers in the 1983 NBA Finals, Philly's four major teams have gone 100 straight seasons - including the Phils' loss to Baltimore in 1983 and counting strike years - without bringing a title to this sports-crazed city.
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Phils' ace is Cole & collected —
NYDailyNews.com - Baseball 10/22/2008
If there were any questions about Cole Hamels' ability to be a big-time ace, the Phillies' lefthander has answered them this month. Hamels will try to write another chapter in his memorable October Wednesday against the Rays