They were the team of the year for 2007 and 2008, and when the Philadelphia Sports Writers Association gathers for its 106th annual Awards Dinner, the National league champion Phillies will be recognized as Team of the Year for 2009.
Tickets to the PSWA dinner on Feb. 1 are available to the public. Click here to order tickets.
The season had a different look than in the two previous years when the Phillies chased down the Mets in September. In 2009, the team took over the National League East early in the season, and maintained its hold on first place for the rest of the year. Once in the playoffs, there was a 3-games-to-1 win over Colorado in the Division series, followed by a repeat 4-1 triumph over the Dodgers for the National league pennant.
The World Series ended with a loss to the Yankees in six games, which only left fans looking for a third straight trip to the Series in 2010.
The National League champs will be represented on the Sports Writers’ dais by several players and members of the management team.
The Sports Writers Association’s 106th annual banquet will be held on Monday, Feb. 1, 2010 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel on Route 70 in Cherry Hill, N.J.
In addition to the Phillies, other awards to be presented will be the professional and amateur Athletes of the Year, the Philadelphia Living Sports Legend, Humanitarian, Good Guy athlete, Native Son, Outstanding Penn Relays collegiate performer, MVP of the Army-Navy game, and several special achievement presentations.
Tickets to the PSWA’s 106th annual Awards Dinner are $75. Click here to order yours now!
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