During the 40th anniversary of the Phillies 1980 World Series title a position-by-position comparison with the 2008 champs continues with the shortstops.
Phillies 1980 vs 2008: The bench
Our comparison of the Philadelphia Phillies 1980 and 2008 World Series championship teams continues with a look at the two bench groups.
If the Phillies want to contend in 2019 then improvements to their bench will be needed
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Remembering Eric Bruntlett, unsung hero of the 2008 World Series champion Phillies
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Phillies Fall Classics X: 2008 World Series Game Three
After the Philadelphia Phillies had gotten off to a good start by taking the opener of the 2008 World Series against the host Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field in a tight 3-2 decision, the host Rays evened things up, holding off the Phils for a 4-2 win in Game Two.With their backs to the … Continue reading Phillies Fall Classics X: 2008 World Series Game Three
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