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When a World Series Becomes a Defining Moment For a City
When a World Series Becomes a Defining Moment For a City
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 ...
Pedro gets Game 2 start for Phillies
Pedro gets Game 2 start for Phillies
mlb.mlb.com — By Todd Zolecki / MLB.com 10/27/09 9:43 AM ET NEW YORK -- Phillies manager Charlie Manuel dropped... a few big hints the past few days that Pedro Martinez would pitch Game 2 of the World Series at Yankee Stadium. He made it official Tuesday morning.  ... (more) Pedro gets Game 2 start for Phillies
Yankees / Phillies Battle Musically Too
Yankees / Phillies Battle Musically Too
mysportsrumors.com — 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 ... (more) Yankees / Phillies Battle Musically Too
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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