Finding it hard to think of a reason to watch the Yankees-Phillies World Series? Let us give you a few reasons to root for each team. redeye
… for the Phillies
– Might as well just say it: The Phillies are the last line of defense against another Yankees title. Does N.Y. really need a 27th championship?
– The Philly cheesesteak rivals the Chicago-style dog as the best regional menu item in the country.
– The Phillie Phanatic. This iconic, mysterious mascot is up there with the San Diego Chicken as the bests ever.
… for the Yankees
– Joe Girardi. The Yankees manager is one former Cub who seems to have shaken free of the curse.
– Kate Hudson. She’s been hanging around since she’s apparently dating Alex Rodriguez.
– OK, we admit it. We couldn’t think of three reasons to root for the Yankees.
