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Life Lessons in Philadelphia Fandom: Nothing Comes Easy [World Series]
Life Lessons in Philadelphia Fandom: Nothing Comes Easy [World Series]
So, Leitch just asked me this question: What would be worse — if the Phillies won the World Series on the five-inning mother nature rule or if they go on to lose this thing in 7 after this? I had to think about it. Obviously, if the Phillies lose this outright in the next three games ...
The '08 Rayhawk vs. The '93 Phillies Mullet?
The '08 Rayhawk vs. The '93 Phillies Mullet?
sports.yahoo.com — I think it's an easy choice, but Chalk wanted to make an argument ....... (more) The '08 Rayhawk vs. The '93 Phillies Mullet?
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 ...
 					   							MLB: No Game 5 Tuesday
MLB: No Game 5 Tuesday
nbcphiladelphia.com — Phils phans will have to wait at least another night to complete Game 5 of the World... Series. Major League Baseball has announced that Game 5 has been delayed until Wednesday, as confirmed by NBC 10's Jade McCarthy first on NBCPhiladelphia.com. The ... (more) MLB: No Game 5 Tuesday
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Daily "Linkin' Logs" Abject Failure Edition (10/28/08)
The Bad News Bloggers — ... A.J. Daulerio gives us his insight on Philly Fandom. Highlighted by this: "...the notion that this city's sports teams are perennially doomed to fail [could] reach a whole new level: This isn't a black cat or Bartman or Babe Ruth — this is GOD. Yeah, HE did this to us." ...

What they're saying: The World Series weather disaster
Big League Stew — ... A.J. Daulerio, Deadspin: "Obviously, if the Phillies lose this outright in the next three games (whenever those happen), the notion that this city's sports teams are perennially doomed to fail would reach a whole new level: This isn't a black cat or Bartman or Babe Ruth - this is GOD. Yeah, HE did this to us. Probably for pouring beer on children and cornering a terrified Rays fan in a bathroom stall." ...

World Series - Rain, Rain, Go Away
Intentional Foul — ... Perhaps last night was God’s way of telling Philadelphia fans, “Not yet. You don’t get to celebrate until I say so.” Don’t believe me? Check out a Philly fan’s perspective. Bloggers ...

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