World Series!

Almost champions! 2 down, 1 very large one to go. I still haven't been able to wrap my mind around the idea that the Phillies are in the "Fall Classic." Seriously think about it. Only two teams out of 30 are still playing and the Phillies are one of those teams. Pretty crazy and surreal. The NLDS was good, the NLCS was great but now I'm hoping the World Series is astronomically amazing. Cole was the NLCS MVP (deservedly so). Game 1 tommorrow night at 8:35 on FOX; Cole Hamels vs. Scott Kazmir. Again, and again if you don't want your ears to bleed, WPHT 1210 for Harry Kalas and co.

How cute does Charlie look holding that trophy?

Trifecta will be Complete Next Year

Jimmy won MVP by only 17 points over Matt Holliday. Next year it's going to be Chase. Suck on that Mets fans. I love it. It's an ok consolation prize but I'd rather the Phillies win the World Series. And I could spend 3 days trying to sum up this season but the best way to do it is just by saying playoffs. I want to do it again next year.

On a final note...I give you Patrick Dempsey. [Who by the way has a striking resemblance to Chase Utley (I think).]

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I am a Champ and finally completely over it.

It's been over a month since the Phillies lost in the playoffs and I am finally over it. I'm looking forward to next season because of all the expectations like making the playoffs again and maybe winning a game. So for right now it's all about the 4-6 Sixers who I actually like and the 2-8 Miami Heat. Lovable losers I guess.

And why am I a champ?

It's a little blurry so I'll explain. I finished the game gridlock and completed Level 40. It's so loserish but it's quite the accomplishment.

And finally...Jimmy for MVP!

Oh My God yes

MVP!!!!!

Sayonara

Ryan Howard was named MVP of the NBP-MLB series as the MLB team completed the sweep of the Japanese team for the first time in over 70 years.

Game 1: 2-3 with a BB. And one run scored. 3 total bases.
Game 2: 2-3 with a BB. 2 runs scored and 3 RBI’s. 2 home runs and 8 Total bases.
Game 3: 3-4 with 3 runs scored and 3 RBI's. 3-run home run and 7 total bases.
Game 4: 1-4 with 1 RBI and 1 run scored. Solo home run with game tied in the top of the 8^th. 4 total bases.
Game 5: 2-4 with 1 RBI and 1 run scored. 3 total bases.
In total: 10-18 (.556); 8 RBI's; 2 BB's; 8 runs scored; 4 home runs; 25 total bases.





























"The Most Valuable Player of the Japan All-Star Series walked into his press conference cradling a victory Big Mac. A man's got to eat, right? Especially one who had done as much heavy lifting as Ryan Howard these past few days."

Could there be another MVP in Howard's near future? The National League MVP will be handed out on Nov. 20, and Howard (58 homers) is a leading candidate.

"Had to go there, didn't you?" quipped Howard.

The humble man is not one to talk about his chances against the likes of Albert Pujols, Carlos Beltran and the like. But he was more than happy to talk about the show he put on in Japan.
"It was great to win the MVP with the talent we had on this team," said Howard. "To do something like that is special. I just wanted to come out here and have fun and try to put on a good show and help the team win. To be able to win the MVP here is great." Howard was a show on to himself in Japan. His smile lit up the cameras and his bat never stopped tormenting pitchers he'd never faced before." -MLB.com
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In the game 5 finale, Jose Reyes hit a walk-off 2-run home run in the 10th inning to give the MLB the sweep.

"FUKUOKA, Japan -- In the United States, it has become universally
known as the walk-off homer. Here in Japan, the adjective they use
for a game-ending blast is "sayonara". We came all the way over
from the States to come here and play, and to win," said Ryan Howard,
the MVP of the All-Star Series. "The Japanese team was great, they
never stopped fighting. They were in every game. They gave us a good
run for our money. Reyes was fortunate to have a little bit of motivation
from myself and David Wright and some of our other teammates to be
able to go up there and hit one."

What did that motivation entail?

"We were just messing around with him," said Howard. "We were
telling him, 'Don't be afraid to do something.' He rose to the occasion."

So much so that the Fukuoka Dome suddenly sounded like Shea Stadium,
with chants of "Jose, Jose, Jose" cascading around the home-run hero.
"It feels good to have some fans on the other side of the country," said
Reyes. "It was exciting for me when I heard my name, Jose, Jose. I felt
like I was playing in Shea Stadium. It was kind of exciting for me."

-MLB.com

Gentle Giant

Two more Homeruns for Ryan Howard as Team MLB beat Japan 8-6.

He's still doing it.

Ryan Howard in Japan...Chase too.

"The five-game MLB All-Star series against the stars of Japanese baseball starts on Friday. After the first three games at Tokyo Dome the series shifts to Osaka and Fukuoka.
Ryan Howard and Jones hit back-to-back solo homers in the top of the sixth inning to pull the MLB stars to within two runs after the Giants had jumped out to a 6-2 lead.
Howard, who hit 58 homers for the Philadelphia Phillies during the regular season, connected off Yomiuri starter Chiang Chien-ming to cut the Giants lead to 6-3."

-MLB.com

Mammoth Beast. ^^^^^

& pictures of Jose Reyes too because he's a hottie.

















P.S.
and if anyone could find out if they're airing the games on TV, I'd greatly appreciate it.

One more for Ryan Howard

Last night Ryan Howard was in St. Louis being presented the Hank Aaron Award. The Hank Aaron Award is given to the best offensive player in each league. [Derek Jeter winning for the AL]. Ryan Howard definitely deserved it and he looked quite spiffy.

Now only one more award needed...MVP.