Writing the Pine

World Series Prediction: Phillies Win In 5

Phillies in 5. In the series that’s been dubbed The Liberty Series (Statue v. Bell), the I-95 Series, the AmTrak Series, or even a throwback series matching up some of baseball’s oldest teams, the Phillies have the edge. I’m calling it Cheesesteaks v. Cheesecakes. It has a nice ring to it. And plus, I [...]

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2009 NLCS: Phillies vs. Dodgers (Part II)

The 2009 NLCS starts tonight in what will be a rematch of last year’s NLCS. After quickly disposing of the team that many considered the NL favorites, the St. Louis Cardinals, the Los Angeles Dodgers will look to dispose of last year’s demons by avenging their 2008 playoff series loss to the Philadelphia Phillies. [...]

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MLB Playoff Predictions

Writing The Pine’s Inaugural MLB Playoff Predictions A panel of 11 self-proclaimed baseball experts (and non-experts) made up of WTP writers and friends cast their predictions for the upcoming 2009 MLB playoffs.  Let’s introduce the starting lineup: PineTimePlayer – Owns a pink “Derek Jeter” jersey. HomeTownHero – Middle name is “Steinbrenner.”  ‘Nuff said. WritingIllini - Roots for all things [...]

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