Halladay ... IN!

September 27:  PHILLIES 8, Washington 0
PHILLIES WIN NATIONAL LEAGUE EAST DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIP

And this is why you trade Kyle Drabek!

Yes, it looked grim through the bitter months of June and July, as Phillies fans everywhere, perplexed by the offensive funk and frustrated by the growing injury list, began figuring out just what it would take to capture a measly Wild Card spot.  No one, as I have stated before, could have seen September coming.

But it was for a September stretch run that one Ruben Amaro traded away a piece of Phillie Phuture to get the gunslinger affectionately known as "Doc".  Fans always knew we could use him, but how little did we ever realize how much we would need him.

A 14-1 record against teams in the NL East with a 1.69 ERA.  That's an ace.  That's a guy who wins you divisions, divisional series, an LCS, and a World Series.

And in case there was no doubt, the two-hitter he spun tonight, combined with his 21 wins, sparkling ERA, and perfect game, has probably clinched the 2010 NL Cy Young Award, as well.

Congratulations to the Phils ... let's keep this going and take a place in the pantheon among the greatest dynasties to ever play the game!!