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The world champion Phillies are one of the most aggressive pursuers of Rockies superstar outfielder Matt Holliday, sources tell SI.com.

How did Philly go from hard-luck losers to champs? A little luck, a few Rays miscues and some really good play. Dayn Perry explains.

No team makes it to the World Series with a bunch of holes on its roster. Both the Rays and the Phillies have had a lot of talent to work with this year, and the good news for both clubs is that most of it is coming back next season.

Still, there is some housekeeping to do this winter.

Flash in the pan? Hardly. Joe Sheehan says the Phillies' transformation from doormat to powerhouse is complete, and they'll be back to defend their title.

The difference for the Phillies in the Series was starting pitching, which was a surprise to Ken Rosenthal, but not GM Pat Gillick.

It was one big exhale. That's what that was Wednesday night. From the unbridled crowd of thousands that immediately closed down Broad Street, into the stands at glistening Citizens Bank Park, down on the field, back in the Phillies' clubhouse, to the banks of the Schuylkill and far beyond came the final, tightly held breath of a city that has been sucking it in for far too long.

Nobody else did, but the Phillies had faith in themselves. That, Mark Kriegel says, makes for a sweeter World Series celebration.

October turned into salad days for the Phillies, thanks to the mound mastery of World Series MVP Cole Hamels.

Mother Nature delayed it, but the wait is finally over in Philly after the Phillies edged the Rays in Game 5 to win the World Series.

No one wants any more rain. But the Phillies wouldn't mind a champagne shower. Will Philly finally wrap it up in Game 5 (LIVE)?