What was the Phillies roster in 2008?

2008 Philadelphia Phillies

Who played in the 2008 World Series?

Philadelphia Phillies over Tampa Bay Rays (4-1)

Who pitched for the Phillies in the 2008 World Series?

In the World Series, the Phillies defeated the Tampa Bay Rays, 4–1, to win their first championship in 28 years, ending the Curse of Billy Penn. Phillies starting pitcher Cole Hamels was named the most valuable player of the NLCS and the World Series.

Who did the Tampa Bay Rays lose to in the World Series?

2008 World Series (4–1): Philadelphia Phillies (NL) beat Tampa Bay Rays (AL).

Who was the Phillies manager in 2008?

Charles Fuqua Manuel Jr.
Charles Fuqua Manuel Jr. 312 with 37 home runs each season and won the 1979 Pacific League Most Valuable Player Award. After his playing career, he coached and managed the Cleveland Indians and managed the Philadelphia Phillies, winning the 2008 World Series over the Tampa Bay Rays.

Who did the Phillies play in the World Series?

They finished the season with a record of 90–62, seven games ahead of the Boston Braves. The Phillies went up against the Boston Red Sox in the World Series, opening the series at home with a victory.

How many seasons did the Phillies play before winning their first World Series?

97 seasons
Since the first modern World Series was played in 1903, the Phillies played 77 consecutive seasons (and 97 seasons from the club’s establishment) before they won their first World Series–longer than any of the other 16 teams that made up the major leagues for the first half of the 20th century.

Who won WS in 2008?

Philadelphia Phillies2008 World Series / Champion

Who was the Phillies manager before Girardi?

Gabe Kapler
On October 24, 2019, the Philadelphia Phillies hired Girardi as their manager, replacing Gabe Kapler.

Who is the Philadelphia Phillies manager?

Joe GirardiPhiladelphia Phillies / Manager