Money talks, but baseball won't listen
Howard Bryant, ESPN.comDid the Yankees buy a World Series celebration? Their money didn't hurt, but that $207 million payroll is the least of baseball's competitive-balance problems.
Story | Conversation | November 17, 2009Postseason had many defining moments
Howard Bryant, ESPN.comWhile the Yankees returned to glory by winning the World Series, the inevitability of full-scale instant replay in baseball stood out as perhaps the most important aspect of the 2009 postseason.
Story | Conversation | November 06, 2009Obstacles to a World Series rematch
Buster OlneyCharlie Manuel quoted a general after Game 6, in pronouncing that the baseball world has not seen the last of the Phillies. "I'll tell you something -...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 05, 2009
Matsui's bat drives Yankees to 27th World Series crown
Associated PressThe New York Yankees have won the World Series, beating the defending champion Philadelphia Phillies 7-3 in Game 6 behind Hideki Matsui's record-tying six RBIs.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | November 04, 2009Six key matchups for Game 6
Buster Olney...a factor. Pettitte's command early in the game will dictate how long he can go. Pedro Martinez versus the chill: Older pitchers will tell you that pitching in warmer weather definitely helps them...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 04, 2009
Old men on a mission in WS Game 6
Jim Caple, ESPN.comThe eyes of the baseball world will be focused on two of the game's grand old men -- Pedro Martinez and Andy Pettitte -- in Game 6 of the World Series on Wednesday night.
Story | Conversation | November 04, 2009Focusing on Martinez-Pettitte matchup
Special to ESPN.comThe spotlight will be on a pair of veteran pitchers, the Phillies' Pedro Martinez and the Yankees' Andy Pettitte, in Wednesday's Game 6.
Story | Conversation | November 03, 2009
Five reasons the Phillies didn't repeat
Jorge Arangure Jr., ESPN The MagazineThe Phillies didn't get enough from their offense, particularly Ryan Howard, or their bullpen to repeat as World Series champions.
Story | Conversation | November 04, 2009
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Joe Morgan shares his thoughts on Chase Utley, Pedro Martinez and the World Series shifting back to New York
Audio PodCast | November 03, 2009
ATH : Phillies World Series Chances?
Do the Philadelphia Phillies still have a chance to win this year's World Series in the Bronx up against the Yankees?
Video | November 03, 2009
Shades of the 2004 ALCS?
Howard Bryant, ESPN.comThe Yankees are still in command, but this World Series suddenly has a different feel as it swings to New York for Game 6 on Wednesday night.
Story | Conversation | November 03, 2009Phillies have edge against Pettitte in Game 6
ESPN.com...World Series to Game 6 in the Bronx. The Yankees' Andy Pettitte will face the Phillies' Pedro Martinez in a battle that will likely go down to the last few innings. In Game 6...
Page | ConversationShort rest leads to Burnett's short start
Gene Wojciechowski, ESPN.comYankees manager Joe Girardi needs to rethink his pitching plan after watching A.J. Burnett fall woefully short on three days' rest in Game 5.
Story | Conversation | November 02, 2009Utley's record-tying 5th World Series HR helps Phils cut Yanks lead to 3-2
Associated PressThe Phillies staved off elimination with an 8-6 victory over the Yankees in Game 5 on Monday night.
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