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sportsillustrated.cnn.com - 30 days ago

VERDUCCI: Five Cuts from World Series Game 2

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Game 2 will not go into the Charlie Manuel highlight reel, writes Tom Verducci. At least the Phillies made Mariano Rivera work, which could pay dividends when the Series shifts to Philly.

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sportsillustrated.cnn.com - 10/27/2009

How can the Phillies beat the Yankees in the 2009 World Series? - Tom Verducci - SI.com

— sportsillustrated.cnn.com — 1. As the postseason began, Cardinals pitcher John Smoltz gave me a stunning piece of advice about... how to stop the Yankees this October. Remember, it was the powerful New York lineup that knocked Smoltz clear out of the American League and very nearly ... (more) How can the Phillies beat the Yankees in the 2009 World ...

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sports-odds.com - 10/28/2009

2009 World Series Phillies vs Yankees Game 1 Preview

— sports-odds.com — 2009 World Series Phillies vs Yankees Game 1 Preview at SBGGlobal; As we get near the first... pitch of the 2009 World Series, it’s worth noting that both of these clubs have taken contrasting paths to get to where we are today. The Game 1, sports betting odds underdog Philadelphia Phillies [+157 ML... (more) 2009 World Series Phillies vs Yankees Game 1 Preview

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Phillies vs Yankees Game 1 2009 World Series Odds

— sports-odds.com — Phillies vs Yankees Game 1 2009 World Series Odds at Sportsbetting; Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, New... York, will be the site for Game 1 of the 2009 World Series Odds as the defending champion Phillies [+155 ML] face the sports betting odds favorites to win this year Fall Classic, Yankees [-175 ML]. (more) Phillies vs Yankees Game 1 2009 World Series Odds

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