Memories swept over Citizens Bank Park as the 2009 National League champion Phillies were honored for the 10th anniversary of their back-to-back pennant season.
Hall of Fame pitcher Pedro Martinez, who joined the team midseason and pitched in the deciding game six of the World Series in New York, was one of many from the team who was recognized at the ballpark on Sunday.
After the game, Martinez told reporters that several players had the swine flu during the 2009 World Series, which New York won in six games.
“It wasn’t told, but most of us were sick…Some of the guys had swine flu and had to be kept away.