Jayson Werth News

By Todd Zolecki It has been a relatively quiet month as the Phillies try to tweak their World Series championship roster.

"Hey, what do you want to say to the cameras?" he asks impishly. Yes, there were cameras all around while the Phillies were beating the Tampa Bay Rays just a few weeks ago.

At other times, he was the worst hitter in baseball. It was the best of times. It was the worst of times.

By Bob Klapisch Special to ESPN.com After a stunningly successful run in October, the Phillies have every right to enjoy a last laugh on their division rivals, notably the Mets.

If there is one overriding lesson Ruben Amaro Jr. took from his three-year apprenticeship under general manager Pat Gillick, it is probably the value of patience.

Maybe now, Shane Victorino, Jayson Werth and the other Phillies who had been rumored as part of a package to land Matt Holliday can rest easy.

This week has been a whirlwind for Ruben Amaro Jr. The Phillies introduced him as their general manager Monday morning.

Ruben Amaro Jr. had been the Phillies' general manager for only a few hours when, during his introductory press conference last Monday, he began fielding questions about free-agent left fielder Pat Burrell.

THE QUESTION to ask today is not whether Ruben Amaro Jr. can replace Pat Gillick.

C HEER: To the Phillies who were key in turning Thursday's Game 5 second act into perhaps the most memorable and unique win in team history.

The Phillies will decide this offseason whether to offer first baseman Ryan Howard a long-term contract or go to salary arbitration.

UPDATE, 11:32: Again, Selig insists, "We're not going to resume until we have decent weather conditions." He added that the series will not move back to Tampa Bay until this game is finished in Philadelphia.

'M Y HUSBAND and I grew up in Philadelphia, but have lived in Richmond, VA for 26 years .

After the last pitch, and the on-field celebration, and the handshake from the commissioner, and all the interviews, Charlie Manuel finally walked back to his office.

Coles Hamels was credited with the win in four of his five postseason starts. The Phillies won his fifth start, too, which was Wednesday night's deciding game of the World Series against Tampa Bay.

The Philadelphia Phillies and Tampa Bay Rays won't resume Game 5 of the World Series until Wednesday night because of rain, cold and wind.

Phillies rightfielder Jayson Werth spoke to reporters after the Phillies beat the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 4 of the World Series, 10-2, at Citizens Bank Park.

Hank Aaron is a Ryan Howard fan. After Howard homered twice Sunday, a three-run blast in the fourth inning and a two-run shot in the eighth, Aaron had plenty of company at Citizens Bank Park.

Joe Blanton wasn't who the Philadelphia Phillies were looking for when they sought a pitcher to bolster their rotation before the trade deadline.

Matt Garza started the game with ear plugs, something he did in his last start at Tropicana Field as well.