There is a clear “what have you done for me lately” culture in sports. Because of this, sometimes it’s difficult to remember that just 10 years ago, the Philadelphia Phillies battled the Tampa Bay Rays in the World Series. The Phillies emerged victorious, and many players cemented themselves in Philadelphia baseball lore.
The Phillies have been absent from the past six postseasons, which has led many in Philadelphia to turn their attention to 2008 Phillies in the postseason. The Los Angeles Dodgers, most notably, have employed Jimmy Rollins, Joe Blanton and Carlos Ruiz during some of their recent postseason runs.