2008 world series phillies roster

Won world series 41 over tampa bay rays won nl championship. The phillies have lost to every other team in our division in the world series, so lets hope its our turn. Astros vs dodgers, world series batting leaders, world series pitching leaders. Much like us, they have relied on a very good bullpen, good defense, and a. The 2008 world series was the championship series of major league baseballs mlb 2008. As public address announcer dan baker rolled through the roster, the cheers grew louder. Jimmy rollins was the phillies primary leadoff hitter for 15 seasons, igniting the offense that won five consecutive nl east division crowns, two pennants, and the 2008 world series. But arrieta has not been worth three war since 2016, when he won two world series games for the champion cubs a year after winning the national leagues cy young award. The philadelphia phillies franchise was founded for the 1883 season in the national league, and is the oldest continuous same name, same city franchise in all of north american pro sports. In the world series, the phillies got away with a lot.

Ryan howard chase utley pedro feliz jimmy rollins eric bruntlett greg dobbs outfielders. Rankings mlb confidential mlb players weigh in on baseballs best player, peds and what they really think. They were born in 1883 as the quakers and didnt capture a. The philadelphia phillies 2008 season was the 126th in the history of the franchise. The 2008 philadelphia phillies team roster seen on this page includes every player who appeared in a game during the 2008 season. The phillies moved a game away from their first world series championship since 1980 with a convincing 102 victory in game 4. The 2008 world series was the championship series of major league baseballs mlb 2008 season. At 36 this december, hes not the pitcher he once was the lefty was mvp of the nlcs and world series for the phillies in 2008 but he had a 2. With the ability to both score and bat in runs, utley has helped the phillies to a solid offense and additionally, his clutch home runs in the 2008 world series, helped the. Around once a week well give you a quick update on all the things weve been up to. They could join the team if necessary in the nlcs or world series.

The age of mike trout the bbtn 100 counts down the top 25 players in baseball for 2015. The philadelphia phillies have lost more games than any professional sports franchise in north america. In the postseason, the phillies won the world series. The 2008 philadelphia phillies team roster seen on. Still, rollins has an mvp award, three gold gloves and a world series ring to his name, as well as being the phillies alltime hits leader. The team finished with a regular season record of 9270, first in the national league east.

What phillies roster could look like when they return. What phillies expanded roster could look like on re. He shouldnt be the last member of the 1980 world series championship team to receive that honor. Former phillies chase utley, carlos ruiz and joe blanton have been reunited with the dodgers and face fellow 2008 world series winner jayson werth. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The philadelphia phillies franchise had won just a lone world series title over its first 125 seasons, until this cool october evening in 2008. Dad recreates the phillies 2008 world series win for his son in their living room. Cole hamels outduels steve carlton as 2008 phillies beat. Despite being around for well over 100 years, the phillies had just one world series title to their name heading into 2008. Both the clubhouse and coaching staff received applause. Test your knowledge on this sports quiz to see how you do and compare your.

Major league baseball productions and shout factory. How much will my phillies 2008 world series champions 22kt gold baseball cards set sell for. The 2008 philadelphia phillies, pictured here with president barack obama, defeated the tampa bay rays to win the franchises second world series championship. The phillies have won two world series championships against the kansas city royals in 1980 and the tampa bay rays in 2008 and seven national league pennants, the first of which came in 1915. Ryan howard homered twice, werth homered and even pitcher joe blanton went deep. How much will my phillies 2008 world series champions 22kt. Texas rangers in july 2015 in exchange for 2008 world series mvp cole hamels. Philadelphia phillies collectibles, phillies memorabilia. Full philadelphia phillies roster for the 2020 season including position, height, weight, birthdate, years of experience, and college.

Philadelphia phillies news, scores, schedule, roster. The championship run cemented the 2008 roster as phillies legends, but it was what happened to the team the year prior, several players said. Phillies rode lady luck to win the 2008 world series the. Can you name the members of the philadelphia phillies 2008 world series roster.

Members of 2008 world serieswinning phillies reunite in. Additionally, both the phillies world series wins have come against a team making their world series debut in 1980. David price was a rookie and was pitching out of the bullpen, allowing the phils to. Its exciting to revisit the phillies comeback in the eighth inning of game four, when they were down 5 to 3 but rallied on home runs by shane. Cole hamels carried the phillies throughout the 2008 postseason and he did it again in game 1 of our spring classic, the virtual matchup between the phillies world series championship teams of 2008 and 1980. Blanton, who the phillies acquired from the as in july, allowed two runs in six innings to give the phils a commanding 31 series lead.

We can still remember bj upton sloshing home with the tying run to extend game 5. In the world series, the phillies defeated the tampa bay rays, 41, to win their first championship in 28 years, ending the curse of billy penn. World series philadelphia phillies mlb shirts for sale ebay. Those numbered are, in my opinion, on the major league roster. So you can all keep track on your favorite phillies, here is the grand list for 2008.

The question might not be how the phillies did it, but when might they stop doing it. Hall of famer richie ashburn pictured, left ranks third in phillies history with 2,217 career hits and 946 career walks. If phillies roster is set, heres what they need to make. During the season, they were managed by charlie manuel. Find out the latest on your favorite mlb players on cbssports. The philadelphia phillies are world series champions.

Get ready for a showdown between phillies world champs. Tampa bay rays 1 worst to first easily describes the tampa bay rays who finished in last place during the 2007 regular season, but made it to the fall classic in an exciting cinderella style. Its been almost ten years since the tampa bay rays lost the 2008 world series to the philadelphia phillies. Backstreetboys multiplatinumgroup god bless america. Phillies 2008 world series roster quiz by phillysportsclub. A threetime allstar and fourtime gold glove recipient, jroll won nl mvp honors in 2007. The first player to hear a raucous ovation was the one whose 2008 season can be described as perfect. Phillies starting pitcher cole hamels was named the most valuable player of the nlcs. So with all the work theyve put in to build a quality roster, their 2008 world series win over the tampa bay rays is more a reward to that work and the work of the players, rather than flukes or luck. Angels astros athletics blue jays braves brewers cardinals cubs diamondbacks dodgers giants indians mariners marlins mets nationals. Since the first modern world series was played in 1903, the phillies played 77 consecutive seasons and 97 seasons from the clubs establishment before they won their first world.

Phillies celebrate 2008 world series team philadelphia phillies. The philadelphia phillies are looking to get back to the winning ways they enjoyed during their glory days when they went to the world series backtoback years in 2008 and 2009. The 104th edition of the world series, 2 it was a bestofseven playoff between the national league nl champion philadelphia phillies and the american league al champion tampa bay rays. Can you name the phillies from the 2008 world series. The local nine has been at this thing called baseball for 7 seasons and in that time has stood atop the sport twice. Take a look at whiteys impressive career numbers and see where he. Pat burrell shane victorino jayson werth so taguchi matt stairs geoff jenkins starting pitchers. You are buying a glossy 8x10 color photo of the 2008 world series champions philadelphia phillies. Gcl phillies east gcl phillies west dsl phillies red dsl phillies white. It is a comprehensive team roster and player names are sorted by the fielding position where the most number of games were played during the regular season.