Letting It Sink In
The Phillies have won the World Series.
Letting It Sink In
Todd Zolecki
Did that really happen?
Did that really happen?
It did. Brad Lidge really threw that 0-2 slider to Eric Hinske at 9:58 p.m. last night at Citizens Bank Park, and Hinske really swung and missed to beat the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 5 of the World Series, 4-3. The Phillies really are World Series champions.
Believe it.
Savor it.
Un-freaking-believable.
Phil Sheridan asks you to cherish the moments that made this postseason so unforgettable. That would be a smart thing to do because everybody in Philadelphia knows how rare moments like this are. It had been 25 years since Philly enjoyed its last sports championship. It had been 28 since Tug McGraw bounced off the mound at Veterans Stadium.
So enjoy it.
Oh, yeah, parade at noon tomorrow.
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Bob Ford writes that in perhaps his final at-bat with the Phillies, Pat Burrell came through with the biggest hit of his life.
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It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Bill Lyon writes.
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John Gonzalez kisses Negadelphia good bye. Gonzalez, Ford and Sheridan wonder where the 2008 Phillies rank among the most beloved teams in city history.
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Jim Salisbury takes us Inside the Game.
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How about Geoff Jenkins? He hadn't had a hit since Sept. 28. He had been hitless in three postseason at-bats. But then he ripped a double to right-center field to leadoff the bottom of the sixth inning. ... Chase Utley made a hell of a defensive play in the seventh inning. ... You can be perfect. Just ask Lidge. ... Cole Hamels is World Series MVP. ... Frank Fitzpatrick isn't happy about the alcohol policy at the ballpark because it makes people act like, well, idiots. On that note, it's a shame that some idiots had to light fires and loot a luggage store in Center City. It's too bad morons in the Northeast were throwing beers at police. Unfortunately, people outside of Philly see that stuff on TV and think we're barbarians. ... Fitzpatrick surveys the scene from the stands. ... Joe Maddon some questionable pitching decisions last night. ... Some fans had a brutal night with tickets.
anyone know if the parade will be shown on local TV in Phila and if so what station? Also, what time? My kid is asking to watch it with me. He is jest learning about the game (the first game he watched was the one against the Brewers where Myershad those great at bats against CC)— jeff gross- Varsho: Just got a text from my neighbor. He has an extra and is asking me to go with him, so, if you want Deb's pair, email me: anthony.cerulli at telerx dot com.— RollinsWasRight
- RWR: can I ask why you didn't just type anthony.cerulli@telerx.com ?— jeff gross
- Huh... because Deb didn't do it that, I figured this blog was censoring email addresses... it censors everything else.— RollinsWasRight
- LMFAO good enough answer for me..was just wondering— jeff gross
- jeff....Not sure about the other stations, but I know that channel 6 will be showing the paradeliv. Starting at noon. I would assume they're also streaming it live on their website. 6ABC.com.— Norma
- Saw a little clip this morning, of Chase addressing the crowd last night. He said, "Can I hear that boo, one more time?". Of course, everyone booed!!! Then Chase smiled, and said, "I can't wait to hear that next year!" 'Ya goota love the guy! He SO gets Philly!— Norma
- Norma - even funnier, when they booed for Chase, there were a bunch of people who immediately yelled, "Boo? F* you!"— RollinsWasRight
- Norma - even funnier, when they booed for Chase, there were a bunch of people who immediately yelled, "Boo? F* you!"— RollinsWasRight
- Lako: I'm glad Madson got cheered as he walked off, thanks for that insight (not shown on TV). His getting hot down the stretch was one of the big pieces of the puzzle that enabled the Phils to have the success that they did.— Statman
Comment removed.- I've been reading this blog the whole season. What a ride! A fun team to root for. Nice work, Zo.— slabold
- It's about time you stupid drunks won. All I know is that if you lost, your fans would have been even more obnoxious( if that is even possible)! So I guess in a way, I'm happy!! GO RAYS(we'll get 'em next year - and the year after that and so on!)!!!!!!!!!— philliessuck
- It's about time you stupid drunks won. All I know is that if you lost, your fans would have been even more obnoxious( if that is even possible)! So I guess in a way, I'm happy!! GO RAYS(we'll get 'em next year - and the year after that and so on!)!!!!!!!!!— philliessuck
- RWR.....LOL!!! Wish I had heard that part of the fans response!— Norma
