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To honor the Philadelphia Phillies as the 2008 World Series winner, Fathead is releasing a limited edition commemorative logo wall graphic. The special edition logo pays tribute to a truly remarkable Championship run for the team, players, fans and city that wanted it more and played hardest to get it.

“The 2008 Major League Baseball postseason was incredible. To witness quite a few of our newly added MLB players making an impact throughout the MLB Playoffs made it very easy for us to pay tribute to the World Series Champions, the Philadelphia Phillies, and the fans that showed their passion the entire season,” says Brock Weatherup, CEO, Fathead. “The Phillies are quickly becoming one of our top-selling MLB teams and creating this exclusive image and having it ready immediately after the last out is pretty awesome!”

Phillies fans can put their bragging rights on display with the ultimate tribute powered by Fathead. The 4ft x 4ft Championship Logo is available exclusively at Fathead.com ($89.95) immediately following the Phillies Game 5 victory over the AL Champions Tampa Bay Rays. The 2008 Commemorative World Series Logo features team colors and 5 additional ancillary items.

By Apryl DeLancey

A native of the city, I have had a love affair with my Los Angeles Dodgers since I can remember. As a young girl some of my fondest memories are watching the game with my dad – listening to Vin Scully and Jerry Doggett on a summer afternoon. I vividly remember Fernando Valenzuela’s arrival and Fernandomania throughout the Southland. That awesome team with Steve Garvey, Davey Lopes, and Ron Cey that brought us a championship all those years ago still gives me goose bumps! And Tommy! Oh yes, Tommy Lasorda – I remember being at Chávez Ravine, feeling the ground shake as he ran out to scream at the umpire. Those were the days…

More recently, I have not had so much to be excited about. However, like the rest of the Los Angeles Dodgers loyal, I put up with the high ticket prices, dubious ownership, and lack of a well-thought out plan. I’m there, every season hoping that this one will be different. When popular players like Eric Gagne and Paul LoDuca are traded away, I humbly take the ensuing punishment. When the new owner adds seats to the stadium and makes my usual lower box placement less desirable, I buy another beer and act like it never happened.

But alas, a ray of hope! Joe Torre has arrived! Of course, my first instinct was cautious elation. What good would a manager do without a team? I felt bad for poor Grady Little as well – although he did not bring us a title, he didn’t exactly run the team into the ground either. At any rate, I could only hope that Torre’s arrival did not mean that Frank McCourt had figured that he opened up his wallet enough to appease the fans for now. Luckily, we did get a few more…Jeff Kent is staying and they have signed Andruw Jones. There is even rumor that they are looking to sign Japanese pitching star Hiroki Kuroda. Great! Let’s not stop there! Keep it coming Frank! Unfortunately, Jones has done nothing, Rafael Furcal has been out, and the rest of the team is hit and miss.

Meanwhile, Frank McCourt keeps finding ways to bleed fans of every dollar. No more going early for batting practice unless you have one of those really pricey tickets. In addition, he’s going to build us a mall at the stadium. Sure it will be fun, but another reason to part fans with their money. Great.

How about spending some money on players…that are not past their prime…please!