Last year, the Tampa Bays Rays made an improbable run to the 2008 World Series. This year, the Rays are dealing with five different injuries to key players.
Akinori Iwamura, Second Baseman
This weekend, Akinori Iwamura was when trying to turn a double-play. Tests showed that he tore an ACL and the native of Japan will be forced to miss the rest of the season.
Troy Percival, Closer
Due to tendinitis, Troy Percival could very well have thrown his final pitch in the major leagues. While he hasn’t made an announcement, many sources close to the team think that he could be at the …read more

1. Manny Ramirez
Could Ramirez be heading to the Giants?
2. Derek Lowe
The Mets are after Lowe.
3. Adam Dunn
Dunn might replace Ramirez in Los Angeles.
4. Milton Bradley
The latest rumors have the Cubs most interested.
5. Oliver Perez
Expect the Mets to retain him.
6. Pat Burrell
The Phillies look to be moving on.
7. Orlando Hudson
Sleeper of the free agent market.
8. Bobby Abreu
Breaking down but still a solid player.
9. Ben Sheets
Risky signing but could reward.
10. Randy Wolf
Could quietly be steal of the offseason.

Philadelphia hadn’t seen a champion since the 1983 Philadelphia 76ers. The wait can now end as the Philadelphia Phillies captured the 2008 World Series by beating the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 5 on Wednesday night.
This wacky Game 5 had actually started on Monday night. But after bad weather suspended the game until Tuesday and then suspended it again until Wednesday, the two teams were finally able to get back on the field.
With the score tied at 2-2 as the game started, the Phillies struck first in the 6th. Geoff Jenkins doubled and then scored on a Jayson Werth …read more

The Phillies did it!
What does it feel like to be a World Series champion? Ask the Philadelphia Phillies, who on Wednesday took home the 2008 World Series title. These Phillies are now the champions of baseball for the year of 2008 and no one can take that away from them.

Ryan Howard has now established himself in history.
You can see Phillies World Series celebration videos here:

Josh Hamilton, Texas Rangers
The Rangers acquired Josh Hamilton in the offseason from the Cincinnati Reds. Hamilton has been everything the Rangers could have hoped – and more. He’s currently hitting .290 with seven homers and 36 RBIs.

Pat Burrell, Philadelphia Phillies
Pat Burrell has always had a lot of potential. This season, he might be finally figuring everything out. He has a career-high batting average of .305, a career-high on-base percentage of .432 and has nine homeruns and 30 RBIs.
Nate McLouth, Pittsburgh Pirates
This 26-year-old player has been a bit player for most of his big league career. …read more