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Where were they in 1980?
Where were they in 1980?
The last time the Phillies won a World Series, members of this year team was too young to remember, if they were born at all. None were from the Philadelphia area, and each was too busy doing what kids do. Let's take a look back at where the 2008 starters were 18 years ago.
Phillies Come to the Trop Tonight for Game One
Phillies Come to the Trop Tonight for Game One
braveslaunchpad.com — Well, the Phillies are still in it and “Phightin’” for a World Series Championship. They’ll have to get through the upstart Rays who just knocked off a tough Boston club. That also means our guest bloggers from Ramblings 1.5 ... (more) Phillies Come to the Trop Tonight for Game One
Looking Back on the 2008 World Series: Philadelphia Phillies
Looking Back on the 2008 World Series: Philadelphia Phillies
seamheads.com — For at least the fifth consecutive season, the National League representative comes into the World Series as the underdog. This year’s contender, the Phillies, benefited from the Mets’ collapse, version 2.0, as well as a timely peak in their own play. (more) Looking Back on the 2008 World Series: Philadelphia Phillies
2008 World Series Prediction
2008 World Series Prediction
whatifsports.com — WhatIfSports.com simulated the 2008 World Series between the Phillies and Rays 10,001 times in order to predict the most likely outcomes, MVPs and other stats. The simulations predict that the Philadelphia Phillies will win the World Series, but at just 51.2% of time; it’s very close. (more) 2008 World Series Prediction
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The Afternoon Dump: The Worst Kind Of Card, Jodie Marsh Loves Her Sperm, Stupid Videos On The Next, Things Not To Do
Busted Coverage: Booze, Ladies And Football — ... a good series.  Watched a documentary on how they build the Airbus A 380, now thats just some crazy stuff going on there. Email: theintern@bustedcoverage.com  Have a good day.  Afternoon Dump The kind of card you never want to get, hopefully you never do [Salty Milk] An interview with Wearenotathletes.com [Steady Burn] So where were they about in the 80’s, hmmm [Hugging Harold Reynolds] A little collection of some stupid videos floating around the ...

[HAPPY HOUR] What Will Red Sox Fans Do Tonight?
Rays Index — ... A look at where several of the players on the field tonight were the last time the Phillies won the World Series. [Hugging Harold Reynolds] ...

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