2008 phillies world series lineup

Blanton was acquired from the oakland athletics in july 2008, and down the stretch for the eventual world series champions that year, he went 40 with a 4. Astros vs dodgers, world series batting leaders, world series pitching leaders. In our nbc sports philadelphia documentary, world champions. In recognition of the teams recent accomplishments, baseball america named the phillies its organization of the year. Tampa bay rays 3 at philadelphia phillies 4 f phillies fans returned en masse to citizens bank park on wednesday for the historic conclusion of baseballs firstever suspended world series game, adding a breeze to the chilly october night by waving white towels and cheering without stop. Phillies 10th anniversary of 2008 world series youtube. Test your knowledge on this sports quiz to see how you do and compare your score to. In the postseason, the phillies won the world series. The 2008 world series was the championship series of major league baseballs mlb 2008. Its been eight years since the phillies won the world series in 2008. Mar 11, 2020 the philadelphia phillies will begin the joe girardi era in miami against what should be an improved marlins team on march 26 at 4. The 2008 philadelphia phillies team roster seen on this page includes every player who appeared in a game during the 2008 season. The rays lineup is also similar, with ben zobrist getting the start in the revolving rightfield group. Take a look at whiteys impressive career numbers and see where he ranks in other offensive categories.

The 2008 national league division series nlds, the opening round of the 2008 national league playoffs, began on wednesday, october 1 and ended on sunday, october 5, with the champions of the three nl divisions and one wild card team participating in two bestoffive series. 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. Carlos pena doubled and was batted in on evan longorias single, both players first hits of the series. Follow philadelphia phillies team history, regular season results, postseason results, and more on. Phillies rode lady luck to win the 2008 world series the good. Starting lineup of the world series phillies game four in philadelphia 10. It will be the sixth trip to the series for the phillies, who won it in 1980. Mar 21, 2008 so you can all keep track on your favorite phillies, here is the grand list for 2008. Additionally, both the phillies world series wins have come against a team making their world series debut in. Mlb confidential mlb players weigh in on baseballs best player, peds and what they really think.

The age of mike trout the bbtn 100 counts down the top 25 players in baseball for 2015. The phillies advanced to world series for first time since 1993 and improved to 40 in lcs closeout games. Can you name the name the entire 2008 phillies world series roster. Their game 5 win in the world series, spanning two nights because of rain, made philadelphia wait for the final out and a halloween parade down broad street. Test your knowledge on this sports quiz to see how you do and compare your score to others. Can you name the phillies starting lineup in game 5 of the 2008 world series. 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 throughout the 2008 regular and post season. Could this years phillies starting 8 be better than the 2008 phillies. The 2008 philadelphia phillies hitting stats seen on this page include hitting data for every player who appeared in a game during the 2008 season. The story of the 08 phillies we look back at that magical world series and hear from the important characters who made it happen. Sp adam eaton, sp cole hamels, sp kyle kendrick, sp jamie moyer, sp brett myers, rp clay condrey, rp chad durbin, rp tom gordon, rp ryan madson, rp j. Primary salary data courtesy doug pappas, and the society for american baseball research.

The 2008 world series was the championship series of major league baseballs mlb 2008 season. Can you name the players on the 2008 phillies world series 25man roster. Mar 01, 2019 could this years phillies starting 8 be better than the 2008 phillies lineup. Name the entire 2008 phillies world series roster quiz.

The philadelphia phillies 2008 season was the 126th in the history of the franchise. The only reason feliz didnt hit eighth in the 2008 phillies lineup is. The philadelphia phillies franchise has won exactly two world series championships over the course of 7 seasons of play. The philadelphia phillies are world series champions. 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. Phillies world series roster 2008 quiz by ktbords25. A big reason they were able to win the world series. Signing bryce harper allows the phillies to dream of a world. The question might not be how the phillies did it, but when might they stop doing it.

Includes tommy hilfiger, polo ralph lauren, champion, harley davidson, hanes, nike, starter, reebok, adidas. 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. The 2008 team won the commissioners trophy for its world series title and the warren c. A big reason they were able to win the world series is. New york here is the yankees starting lineup for game 1 of the world series. Ten years later, most players from the championship team are out of the game. Signing bryce harper allows the phillies to dream of a world series title. They played their home games at citizens bank ballpark park factors. The phillies 28year span between world series titles is tied for the fourth longest in mlb history. Phillies 2008 world series starting lineup quiz by zsmith0014. Festivities take place during the phillies marlins series and feature 2008 world champion photo opportunities, special first pitches and pregame tributes.

Below is the third projection of what girardis first lineup card as phillies skipper will look like. The 2008 philadelphia phillies won the world series. Rankings mlb confidential mlb players weigh in on baseballs best player, peds and what they really think. Led by ryan howard, chase utley, and jimmy rollins, the 2008 phillies led the national league with 214 home runs, and finished second in the nl with a. Comparing the 2019 phillies starting lineup to the 2008 world champion phillies lineup after adding harper, the phillies clearly now have a lineup capable of contending for a championship, so i wanted to compare this lineup to the phillies lineup the last time we won it all. Can you name the phillies 2008 world series starting lineup of game 1. Comparing the 2019 phillies starting lineup to the 2008. The phillies moved a game away from their first world series championship since 1980 with a convincing 102 victory in game 4. Hits, doubles, triples, home runs, batting averages and more hitting stats are included for every player on the 2008 philadelphia phillies broken down by each hitter. Hall of famer richie ashburn pictured, left ranks third in phillies history with 2,217 career hits and 946 career walks. Philadelphia phillies mlb team history major league. Jun 12, 2016 its been eight years since the phillies won the world series in 2008. Both the clubhouse and coaching staff received applause.

Phillies celebrate 2008 world series team philadelphia phillies. Major league baseball productions and shout factory. The first player to hear a raucous ovation was the one whose 2008 season can be described as perfect. With a 31 series lead and cole hamels on the citizens bank park mound, all signs pointed. It was also named team of the year by the philadelphia sports writers association and received the pride of philadelphia award from the philadelphia sports hall of fame. Rate 5 stars rate 4 stars rate 3 stars rate 2 stars rate 1 star. The official uptotheminute starting lineup of the philadelphia phillies. Its hard to believe, but its been 10 years since the phillies went on that magical run on the way to winning the 2008 world series. A 2020 world series champion wont be illegitimate, but it will be different.

The 2008 phillies will forever have a place in the heart of every phillies fan, for one obvious reason. 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. Could this years phillies starting 8 be better than the 2008. For detailed stats on how yankees hitters have fared against phillies starter cliff lee, click here. Player count joe blanton eric bruntlett 48 pat burrell 154 mike cervenak. Nov 30, 2014 2016 world series game 7 cubs win world series for first time in over 100 years. In 2009, blanton broke camp with the phillies as the fourth starter in their rotation and helped the phillies with a. 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. As public address announcer dan baker rolled through the roster, the cheers grew louder. The team finished with a regular season record of 9270, first in the national league east. Oct 09, 2008 the age of mike trout the bbtn 100 counts down the top 25 players in baseball for 2015. A big reason they were able to win the world series is the strength of their offense. All players who made an appearance for the phillies during 2008 are.

The phillies will go with the same eight position players they have used in the first three games of the world series for tonights game 4 at citizens bank park. Complete coverage of the 2008 world series between the tampa bay rays and philadelphia phillies. Phillies post lineup as usual for thursdays game in port. Et, when many of the most prominent members of the 2008 phillies including former stars ryan howard, brad lidge, jamie moyer, jimmy rollins, carlos ruiz and jayson werth return to citizens bank park. As part of our seasonlong celebration of the 40th anniversary of that 1980 team championship, i am comparing those two great phillies teams to see whether either can. Madison bumgarners epic world series finish deserves a deep rewind 2014 giantsroyals game 7. Led by ryan howard, chase utley, and jimmy rollins, the 2008 phillies led the national league with 214 home runs, and finished second. The phillies were unable to repeat the 2008 world series victory. Philadelphia phillies 2008 world series tee philadelphia phillies 2008 world series tee faded tag but fits like large great condition open to offers come check out our closet.

Players who looked weird wearing another teams uniform. Phillies world series game four starting line up youtube. Its been 10 years since the 2008 world series champions took to the field together and now, these legends are returning for an unforgettable toyota phillies alumni weekend, august 35, at citizens bank park. His phillies career ended with a very important double in game five of the 2008 world series and a parade down broad street, but he continued on to tampa bay and san francisco to play three more.

A big reason they were able to win the world series is the strength of their. The 2008 national league championship series nlcs, the second round of the 2008 national league playoffs, was a bestofseven baseball game series. The 104th edition of the world series, it was a bestofseven playoff between the national league nl champion philadelphia phillies and the american league al champion tampa bay rays. In honor of the ten year anniversary of the philadelphia phillies world championship, lets take a look back at the top ten moments from that memorable run. Can you name the phillies 2008 world series roster. Those numbered are, in my opinion, on the major league roster. Could this years phillies starting 8 be better than the. Victorino officially retired with the phillies on friday. Additional 19151969 salaries researched via baseball hall of fame contract archives by dr. The 2008 phillies will forever have a place in the heart of every. Philadelphia phillies lineup and philadelphia phillies rotation. The championship run cemented the 2008 roster as phillies legends, but it was what happened to the team the year prior, several players said. Relive the phillies pregame ceremony recognizing the 10th anniversary of the teams 2008 world series championship about major league baseball.