Congrats to the Philadelphia Phillies for clinching the 2008 World Series over the surprising Tampa Bay Rays Wednesday night. Their fans rejoiced as the Phillies won just their second World Series in the team's 125-year history. The last time Philly won the World Series was in 1980.While watching FOX-TV for the post-game celebration I swear I heard the notoriously rough Philadelphia fans boo Commissioner Bud Selig as he handed over the championship trophy. It also sounded like they even booed their own team president when he congratulated the Rays for their best season ever. The fans are tough in the City of Brotherly Love.
As a long-suffering Chicago Cubs fan I'm relieved that an old-school club such as the Phillies won the Series. From where I sit it's really been sickening to see upstarts like the Diamondbacks, Marlins, Angels, Blue Jays, Twins & Mets win the Fall Classic ahead of the Cubs.
Even before today's World Series finale the hot-stove league was in full roar here in Chicago. Fans and pundits are speculating on what moves the Cubs need to make to avoid a third-straight playoff collapse next year. All I know is my patience has been tested to the max. The last two years the Cubs have had great regular seasons. Baring a total collapse, odds are they'll return to the playoffs in 2009. Here's hoping Cubs management, coaches and players stiffen their spines to reward their fans next year in time for the 101st anniversary of our last World Series title.
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