October/November sets the stage for unlikely heroes, unbelievable story lines, and history to be made. This series is loaded with superstars, complimented with role players, and just asking for someone's name to be made. To Philly Fans, Jayson Werth has been every bit as productive as Jason Bay for the Red Sox, while only being a compliment behind ultra slugger Ryan Howard, and the likes of Utley, Rollins and Ibanez. Could he be the man to step up and plant that flag down and say, "I claim this Land in the Name of Philadelphia"?
Nick Swisher has been almost non-existent through the first two rounds of the playoffs but could a 'Series' resilience cement his place in baseball lore?
Are we going to have a Joe Carter or Kirby Puckett like walk-off?
Could someone dazzle us like Don Larsen?
Will we have another iconic Carlton Fisk moment?
With the incorrigible Chip Caray suckin' down Mai Tai's somewhere, will Joe Buck coin another "Red Sox fans have longed to hear it," phrase, or will he screw the pooch with another, "Red Sox are five outs away from the World Series"? *shudders*
Who's going to have the Grady Little like melt down? (Girardi is already slowly raising his hand)
The answers to these questions are yet to be determined. But by next week's end, a victor will be crowned. A legend could very well have been born. Player's and Fan's hearts alike will be crushed and fulfilled. Pressure will mount. Men will crumble. Men will rejoice. No matter what the outcome, baseball at its highest degree, will be played.
You ask us why we love baseball? This is why.
Go Phillies!
Stay Tuned
Ryan
While not a "Fisk" moment - Utley is putting his mark on the game!
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