Phillies, Yanks good enough to meet again in 2010 Fall Classic
For the first time in years, the World Series clubs are clearly baseball's best. They are also tops heading into 2010, says Danny Knobler, who feels there could be another Phillies-Yankees Fall Classic next year.
Matsui joins Yankees lore with World Series record in clincher
Reggie, the Babe and now Hideki Matsui. The Yanks win their 27th title
with a 7-3 victory over the Phils in Game 6. Danny Knobler says Matsui,
named MVP after six RBI in the win, enters Yankee lore.
Specter of Sabathia hangs over Game 6 participants
He's a dominant figure, even though he's not pitching in Game 6. Despite CC Sabathia's considerable playoff miles, he's the Yanks' man for a Game 7 and don't think that fact has escaped anyone, Danny Knobler says.
Lee makes Phillies forget they missed out on Halladay
The Phillies couldn't get the Blue Jays to trade them Roy Halladay, so they acquired Cliff Lee instead. After Lee beats New York again to keep Philly alive in the World Series, the Yankees are glad to be -- presumably -- done with him, Danny Knobler says.
Lidge, Hamels still failing to find that 2008 magic
Brad Lidge and Cole Hamels were the Phillies' two best pitchers in 2008 and played key roles in their World Series victory. In a 27-hour span, their disastrous performances in the 2009 Fall Classic have all but derailed Philadelphia's repeat bid, Danny Knobler says.
After latest postseason stumble, wake Hamels when it's over
It looks bad for the Phillies after an 8-5 loss to the Yankees in Game 3, but for Cole Hamels, it looks awful. The hero of '08 isn't living up to the hype and Danny Knobler doesn't like Hamels' state of mind.
Seven would be heaven -- unless you wear red or black pinstripes
The Phillies want the World Series over in a hurry. Presumably, so do the Yankees --
with a different result. But with fascinating story lines emerging, Danny Knobler says
they're the only ones in baseball who do.
