Yankees Move Closer to the World Series

The stage has nearly been set for the 2009 World Series. The defending champion Philadelphia Phillies will face either the Los Angeles Angels or the star-studded New York Yankees.

The Phillies defeated the LA Dodgers in the National League Championship Series (NLCS) by a margin of 4-1, and the Yankees are heavily favored and already have a strong lead in the series. Nearly everyone is prepared for the Yankees to match up with the Phillies. 

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