WE'RE IN!!!

THE PHILLIES ARE IN THE 2008 WORLD SERIES!!!! I can barely contain myself!!!

Phillies NLCS vs. Obama/McCain Debate #3?

Your hero and mine, Matt Stairs, Rocking LA with a Game Winning Two-run HR Monday night

Are you kidding me? Is there really a need to discuss this one? From Brett Myers heroic playoff at-bats to Shane Victorino's formal claim as the franchise's official "Mr. October," the 2008 Phillies have become a team of destiny who's heroics will be discussed as Delaware Valley Folklore as much as the 1993 team. Tonight, they have the opportunity to do something they haven't done in 15 years - punch their ticket to the World Series. With our ace Cole Hamels taking the mound, we have an excellent opportunity to make the dream a reality. Screw politics, a World Series is what true Philadelphians really crave!!!

UPDATE: My sister just called, she won a lottery for tickets to Game 5 of the World Series. If it happens, I'm there!

Go Phils

Are you like me? Have you been waiting years to see a winner in Philadelphia? We're at 25 years and 100 professional seasons without a championship - we get the same "wait till next year" or "we'll have to evaluate things" excuse every season BUT - key changes are NOT made, we see the usualy worthless drivel and the cycle repeats itself (wash rinse repeat). However, the Phillies have built a strong core over the last few years with Ryan Howard, Chase Utley, Jimmy Rollins and Cole Hamels. They have a trio of starters who have proven their worth in the last round in Brett Myers, Joe Blanton and the ageless wonder, Jamie Moyer. The balance of position players like Jason Werth, Pat Burrell and Shane Victorino are solid, and their bullpen has had a solid year. I can't help but feel good about the Phillies; while they got into the playoffs last year and were embarrassed by Colorado., they seem to have learned their lesson this year and played very well in taking the first series from Milwaukee. Their starting pitching looked very solid, and I'm led to believe they may have the best bullpen of the four remaining teams. (We can argue Boston) Rather than the usual negativity, I am predicting the Phillies in 6 games over the Dodgers for the right to play in the 2008 world Series. Whats your thoughts?