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espn.go.com - 10/26/2009
SweetSpot by Rob Neyer
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Imagine if Cole Hamels or Cliff Lee couldn't pitch for Philadelphia in the World Series this week because they were summoned for military service.That's what happened to Curt Simmons nearly 60 years ago, the last time the Phillies played the New York Yankees in the post-season. He still thinks ...
minorleagueball.com - 10/27/2009
Comparing the Phillies and the Yankees
— minorleagueball.com — Here is a comparison of the Philadelphia and New York World Series rosters: Phillies Roster Breakdown: 25... Players Acquired by Trades or Waivers: 8 (32%) Phillies Farm System Products:  8  (32%) Major League Free Agents:   ... (more) Comparing the Phillies and the Yankees

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Chatting with the enemy: A Q&A with 'The Good Phight'
pinstripealley.com - 10/27/2009
Chatting with the enemy: A Q&A with 'The Good Phight'
— pinstripealley.com — More photos » by David J. Phillip - AP New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez answers a question... before a practice session for the Major League Baseball World Series Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009, in New York. The Yankees ... (more) Chatting with the enemy: A Q&A with 'The Good Phight'

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Why Do We Have To Root For Either Team?
metsmerizedonline.com - 10/28/2009
Why Do We Have To Root For Either Team?
— metsmerizedonline.com — Some people are calling it the Doomsday Series. Others are calling it the World Series From Hell.... I’m calling it Armageddon. Regardless of what name you’re attaching to this year’s Fall Classic, the World Series no Mets fan wanted to see between the Yankees and the ... (more) Why Do We Have To Root For Either Team?

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It's About The Money - A New York Yankees Blog — I thoroughly encourage all of you to check out the great work being done at Crashburn Alley, a Phillies blog and fellow member of the ESPN/Rob Neyer SweetSpot blog network.

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