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Phillies: Power Ranking Players from the 2008 World Series Championship

By George Stockburger

PHILADELPHIA - OCTOBER 29: The Philadelphia Phillies celebrate with their fans after they won 4-3 against the Tampa Bay Rays during the continuation of game five of the 2008 MLB World Series on October 29, 2008 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA - OCTOBER 29: The Philadelphia Phillies celebrate with their fans after they won 4-3 against the Tampa Bay Rays during the continuation of game five of the 2008 MLB World Series on October 29, 2008 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images) /
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PHILADELPHIA – OCTOBER 31: Starting pitcher Cole Hamels #35 of the Philadelphia Phillies pitches against the New York Yankees in Game Three of the 2009 MLB World Series at Citizens Bank Park on October 31, 2009 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA – OCTOBER 31: Starting pitcher Cole Hamels #35 of the Philadelphia Phillies pitches against the New York Yankees in Game Three of the 2009 MLB World Series at Citizens Bank Park on October 31, 2009 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images) /

6. It’s a surprise the World Series and NLCS MVP would finish fifth on the list of most important members of the Phillies 2008 World Series. Hamels should have received Cy Young votes that season, but regardless, 2008 was Hamels coming out party as one of the best pitchers in baseball. The 24-year-old lefty won 14 games in the regular season and tacked on a perfect 4-0 record in the playoffs. With a 1.56 ERA in the playoffs, Hamels mowed down the Brewers, Dodgers, and Rays en route to a ring. His performance in the playoffs one of the greatest in post-season history, and his legacy in Philadelphia has him among the greats. Hamels pitched parts of two no-hitters, one with three relievers and the second in his final start as a Phillie. His 114 wins are the sixth-most in franchise history and 1,844 strikeouts are the third-most behind Hall of Famers Steve Carlton and Robin Roberts.. 14-10, 3.09 era, 196 k. . Cole Hamels. 5. team

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