Francisco Rodriguez was shuttled from stage to stage, podium to cellphone and finally almost dropped in Santa's lap ? actually Mike Pelfrey with a Santa suit befitting his 6-foot-7 frame. 

Millions of long-suffering fans watched in wonder as the Phillies finally won the World Series. 

Raul Ibanez has heard the whispers. 

--LHP Jamie Moyer wanted to keep pitching for the Phillies. 

Now that they finally have won their first World Series championship since 1980, the Phillies are getting greedy. 

Philadelphia Phillies slugger Ryan Howard has informed Team USA manager Davey Johnson that he will not play in the World Baseball Classic, The Inquirer reported Saturday. 

Philadelphia Phillies slugger Ryan Howard has informed Team USA manager Davey Johnson that he will not play in the World Baseball Classic, The Inquirer reported Saturday. 

Philadelphia Phillies slugger Ryan Howard has informed Team USA manager Davey Johnson that he will not play in the World Baseball Classic, The Inquirer reported Saturday. 

Patrik Elias (EH'-lee-ash) and Zach Parise (pah-REE'-say) each had four-point nights to lead the New Jersey Devils to a 5-1 win over the Ottawa Senators. 

Philadelphia Phillies slugger Ryan Howard has informed Team USA manager Davey Johnson that he will not play in the World Baseball Classic, The Inquirer reported Saturday. 

Ryan Howard has decided not to participate in the World Baseball Classic. 

Brad Lidge and Cole Hamels won't be participating in the World Baseball Classic, but Team USA will still have significant Phillies representation during the March tournament. 

Say one thing for Mariners general manager Jack Zduriencik - he hasn't been shy about remaking the roster. 

Now that they finally have won their first World Series championship since 1980, the Phillies are getting greedy. 

--LHP Jamie Moyer wanted to keep pitching for the Phillies.