2008 World Series Champions

The Philadelphia Phillies are the 2008 World Series Champions.

This was music to the ears of long suffering Philadelphia Phillies fans, especially Matt Leonard.

When Brad Lidge threw the last pitch it sent Citizens Bank Park into a frenzy. Strangers hugged and slapped high fives until their hands were purple. Trash cans were set ablaze and cars were stomped on.

The Rays were forced to hang out in cold, rainy Philadelphia for a few extra days for no reason at all. There would be no cuddling in the champagne room for the Rays, or their fans.

In the end, a great memory replaced a bad one. No longer does Joe Carter haunt my memories. Now the memories are of Brad Lidge going to his knees and getting plowed over.