A Couple Things

Tim Malcolm over at Phillies Nation:

If it ends tonight, I’ll cry. I know it. I’ll cry with unbridled, unchained happiness, and I’ll cry to my dad, who took me to over 100 games between the Vet and the Bank. I’ll cry to my brothers, who spilled blood over this team along with me. I’ll cry to my friends, who doubted and questioned and cheered with me too. At some point, though, I’ll cry sadness. I don’t want this to end.

I don’t mean the series. No, no, let’s win tonight. But I’m going to miss this team, this 2008 team. They’ve won me over completely. I care. I absolutely care. When the feeling starts to sink in and the realization rings true, I’ll feel sad that this team may not be the same team next year.

And that’s why this team has to win it, and tonight, here in Philly. For Matt Stairs and Geoff Jenkins, guys who truly deserve the win after their careers have faded. For the younger guys and foundation guys, who played their rears off down the stretch.

But mainly for two guys. For Pat Burrell, who may be playing his final game as a member of the Phillies tonight. One of the franchise greats, and one of the all-around great guys, he truly deserves this. And here. He bleeds Philly the way we bleed Philly.

And for Jamie Moyer. Of course. Who knows if he returns next year, but heck, if I’m Moyer and this ends tonight, I end it here. I go out on top, parading down Broad Street with my hometown team. Full circle. If that’s the case, boy, what a beautiful career. And what a beautiful man.

I don’t like the Phillies much, but this fan has passion. Kudos.

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