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Bill Lee, Mo Vaughn, Mike Greenwell, Wes Ferrell, Frank Sullivan, and Everett Scott, as well as former scout George Digby and former executive Ed Kenney Sr., are inducted into the Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame

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Former Boston players Bill Lee, Mo Vaughn, Mike Greenwell, Wes Ferrell, Frank Sullivan, and Everett Scott, as well as former scout George Digby and former executive Ed Kenney Sr., are inducted into the team’s Hall of Fame. The team also recognizes Ted Williams’ homer in his last at-bat and Curt Schilling’s performance (bloody sock) in Game 6 of the 2004 ALCS for their special significance in Red Sox history.

The Brewers hire Willie Randolph as bench coach to work with the team’s new manager Ken Macha

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The Brewers hire Willie Randolph as bench coach to work with the team’s new manager Ken Macha. The 54 year-old former Mets manager compiled a 302-253 record during his 3+ years tenure in New York before being dismissed in June.

The Mets waste no time in exercising their $12 million option on Carlos Delgado. After a well-publicized slow start, which strained the relationship with his then-manager Willie Randolph, the 36 year-old first baseman batted .313, blasted 24 homers, and drove in 70 runs during the last three months of the season playing for new skipper Jerry Manuel.

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The Mets waste no time in exercising their $12 million option on Carlos Delgado. After a well-publicized slow start, which strained the relationship with his then-manager Willie Randolph, the 36 year-old first baseman batted .313, blasted 24 homers, and drove in 70 runs during the last three months of the season playing for new skipper Jerry Manuel.

The Phillies complete the first-ever suspended game in World Series history, playing three innings at Citizens Bank Park, beating the Rays, 4-3, in Game 5 to win the Fall Classic. The World Championship is only the team’s second in franchise history, and its first since 1980.
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The Phillies complete the first-ever suspended game in World Series history, playing three innings at Citizens Bank Park, beating the Rays, 4-3, in Game 5 to win the Fall Classic. The World Championship is only the team’s second in franchise history, and its first since 1980.

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The Phillies complete the first-ever suspended game in World Series history, playing three innings at Citizens Bank Park, beating the Rays, 4-3, in Game 5 to win the Fall Classic. The World Championship is only the team’s second in franchise history, and its first since 1980.

Philadelphia Phillies edge the host Tampa Bay Rays in Game 1 of the World Series, 3 – 2 behind a gem from Cole Hamels

Philadelphia Phillies edge the host Tampa Bay Rays in Game 1 of the World Series, 3 – 2 behind a gem from Cole Hamels

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2008 – At Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, the Philadelphia Phillies edge the host Tampa Bay Rays in Game 1 of the World Series, 3 – 2 behind a gem from Cole Hamels. The Fightin’ Phils get a home run from star second baseman Chase Utley in his first-ever World Series plate appearance. “Lights Out” closer Brad Lidge gains the save with a 1-2-3 9th inning.

The Red Sox stage biggest comeback since 1929 as JD Drew delivers a walkoff single
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The Red Sox stage biggest comeback since 1929 as JD Drew delivers a walkoff single

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The Red Sox, behind 7-0 in the bottom of the seventh inning, score eight runs in the three last frames to beat the Rays in Game 5 of the ALCS at Fenway Park, 8-7. Boston’s comeback victory is the biggest postseason rally since the 1929 A’s tallied ten times in the seventh inning to wipe out an eight-run deficit against the Cubs in their 10-8 victory in Game 4 of the World Series.

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Jerry Manuel inks a two year deal to manage mets

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On October 3, 2008 Jerry Manuel, who replaced Willie Randolph in June, inks a two-year deal to manage the Mets. The likable 54 year-old skipper, who compiled 55-38 record in his interim role, built a three-and-a-half game division lead over Philadelphia in September, but like his predecessor, could not stop the team from collapsing at…

In the Rays’ first-ever playoff appearance, the ten year-old franchise defeats the visiting White Sox at Tropicana Field, 6-4. Tampa Bay’s rookie third baseman Evan Longoria joins Gary Gaetti (1987) in becoming only the second player to homer in his first two postseason at-bats.

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In the Rays’ first-ever playoff appearance, the ten year-old franchise defeats the visiting White Sox at Tropicana Field, 6-4. Tampa Bay’s rookie third baseman Evan Longoria joins Gary Gaetti (1987) in becoming only the second player to homer in his first two postseason at-bats.

With the Mets’ backs to the wall, Johan Santana pitches a three-hit 2 – 0 shutout against the Marlins. When the Brewers lose, 7 – 3, to Ted Lilly and the Cubs later today, the two teams are tied in the National League Wild Card race with only one game to play.

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With the Mets’ backs to the wall, Johan Santana pitches a three-hit 2 – 0 shutout against the Marlins. When the Brewers lose, 7 – 3, to Ted Lilly and the Cubs later today, the two teams are tied in the National League Wild Card race with only one game to play.