nybaseballdigest.com - 28 days ago
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Brace yourself Yankees fans because you are about to learn about the city of brotherly love. The worst fans in sports are going to (attempt) to invade your stadium during the World Series. If you choose to make the trek to Citizen’s Bank Park don’t expect the hosts to roll out the ...
The 2009 World Series
deepintosports.com 26 days ago — Ah, the Fall Classic is finally upon us. It seems like baseball’s premiere showcase runs later in the year every season. In my very first post on DeepIntoSports.com (October 29, 2008) , I commented on the rare situation of all four major sports leagues playing meaningful games at the same ...
Before I Root for Philadelphia
metsmerizedonline.com 26 days ago — To those of you who for some reason seem to think that hearing the Yankees fans chirp is more annoying than our division rival winning their 2 nd World Series title in a row, I say to you the following:
I would root for Apollo Creed to not get up in Rocky IV after being physically ...
Yankees / Phillies Battle Musically Too
mysportsrumors.com 27 days ago — I’ve been living in Philadelphia now for 10+ years and the whole time I’ve been waiting for my beloved New York Yankees and Philadelphia Phillies to face off in the World Series. The time has finally come and unlike other World Series this decade there is an excitement level that ...
When a World Series Becomes a Defining Moment For a City
seamheads.com 27 days ago — Through much of my childhood, and probably further in to my adult life than I would like to admit, I followed pro wrestling. One of my favorite wrestlers was the bad guy and heavy weight champ Ric Flair. Flair would hold up his championship belt and yell, “To be the man, you have to beat the ...
Tale of the Tape - New York - World Series Edition
pabaseball.blogspot.com 26 days ago — Punk Rock Music New York - The Ramones, the most influential rock band since The Beatles, hailed from Queens. But if that isn't enough, consider the hardcore scene and bands like H2O, Sick Of It All, Cro-Mags, CIV, Gorilla Biscuits, Agnostic Front, Murphy's Law and many more. Philly - Philly ...
What it was like, 59 years ago
riveraveblues.com 26 days ago — For all of the baseball history in New York and Philadelphia, for all of the years when there were only 16 teams and the Yankees were in the World Series every year, the Yankees and the Phillies have matched up in the Fall Classic just once before. ...
WS Preview: The Yankees Are Good
fangraphs.com 26 days ago — It’s finally here. Baseball takes the stage with two worthy contenders for the title, as the defending champs match up with the best team in baseball. The Phillies and Yankees both deserve to be here, and hopefully, we’ll get our first ...
Be Careful What You Wish For
nybaseballdigest.com 27 days ago — We are a mere 24 hours from Game 1 of the 2009 World Series. The downtime is always challenging for those in the media because after a day or two the stories dry up. It also is a time where the players can get themselves in trouble. All it takes is one statement to provide bulletin board ...
Brief thoughts on Game One
mlbnotebook.com 25 days ago — Some thoughts after having some time to digest Game One of the World Series:
Talking to someone before the game, I said that the Yankees would take Game One and the Phillies would take Game Two. Was wrong there. However, I still think the Phillies will take Game Two, even with ...
Outside the Phillies Looking In
devilabrit.mlblogs.com 26 days ago — So there is a couple of days before the Yankees and the Phillies go at it to find out who is the best of the best. -There are people out there saying the Yankees have this already, simply because the have already paid for it.- Actually they paid a lot ...
Yankees clinch Series return, favored to beat Phils —
NY Post: Sports 28 days ago
When it comes to possessing a thirst for winning World Series, the apple didn't fall far from the Steinbrenner tree. Instead, it hugged the bark on the way down.
Not long after Derek Jeter poured a river of Chandon champagne over him and his sister...
Pedro may start Game 2 against Yankees —
NY Post: Sports 28 days ago
PHILADELPHIA -- Charlie Manuel answered one question about the Phillies yesterday, but raised quite a few more.
While the Philadelphia manager went ahead and named Cliff Lee his starter for Game 1 of the World Series against the Yankees, Manuel le...