10 Years, Man

The Phillies are celebrating the 10th anniversary of their World Series title this weekend. It seems like it just happened because for years and years, all we had was grainy video from the Vet of the 1980 World Series win.

When I see video from 2008, it's at Citizens Bank Park, and I think to myself that it was only a couple of years ago. Maybe I'm just denying the passing of time. Maybe I'm just an idiot.

Anyway, there are only 4 players still playing from the 2008 team–Chase Utley, Cole Hamels, Ryan Madson, and JA Happ. The 2008 team was an older squad, with an average age of 30. Of course, having 206-year-old Jamie Moyer on the roster is gonna force that figure up a bit.  Shane Victorino was the youngest regular on the roster at age 27.

That championship buzz will be at CBP this weekend. Your 2018 Phils are in first place and are playing the 4th-place Miami Marlins. The Marlins have won 5 of the 9 games against the Phils so far this season. With the Braves taking on the hapless Mets, the Phils need to win at least 3 of the 4 games.