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A World Series Prediction
A World Series Prediction
Some reporter for some paper will write some variation on the following to recap tonight's rain-delayed World Series game: "Philadelphia waited 15 years to host a World Series game, so what's another 91 minutes? The Phillies/Rays won a rain-delayed ..." Or (especially if the Phillies win):  ...
Rain Maker: Weather in Philadelphia Wreaks Havoc on World Series Ratings
Rain Maker: Weather in Philadelphia Wreaks Havoc on World Series Ratings
bizofbaseball.com — It's not nice to fool with Mother Natire. With Game 5 suspended, and Game 3 delayed 1.5... hours, ratings for the 2008 World Series will be the lowest rated ever. Here's the ratings, plus a look back at 2006 when rain was a big part of the postseason. (more) Rain Maker: Weather in Philadelphia Wreaks Havoc on ...
World Series: Phils' fans live down to their reputation - St. Petersburg Times
tampabay.com — World Series: Phils' fans live down to their reputation By In print: Monday, October 27, 2008 PHILADELPHIA... It is a proud city. A city rich in history and steeped in tradition. In some ways, a city like no other in America. And today, perhaps the ... (more) World Series: Phils' fans live down to their ...
FOX Sports on MSN - Ken Rosenthal - Moyer pitched despite severe stomach virus
FOX Sports on MSN - Ken Rosenthal - Moyer pitched despite severe stomach virus
msn.foxsports.com — "Honestly?" his wife Karen asked. "The sickest I've ever seen him in 22 years." Moyer, the Phillies'... 45-year-old left-hander, first began feeling ill at the start of the World Series in St. Petersburg, Fla. On Friday night, the eve of his first-ever ... (more) FOX Sports on MSN - Ken Rosenthal - Moyer pitched ...
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