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Every year as a Phillies fan, I’ve grown accustomed to saying “wait until next year.” Next year we’ll pick up a big-name player in free agency. We’ll overtake the Braves or Mets in the division race. We’ll get a couple of good breaks, stay healthy all season, and win it all. Guess what? It happened. 2008 was a year to remember for Phillies fans. And I have a feeling that won’t be the last I’ll see of this championship team. Even after watching the Phillies capture a division title in 2007 against all odds, nothing could have prepared me for a World Series Championship in 2008. Everything came together that season. Brad Lidge and his the slider from hell converted all 48 save opportunities, putting together an unprecedented year that ranks up ...

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