Phils' Clubhouse Prank Turns into Overnight YouTube Sensation!

It looks like the 2007 National League East Champs (and my team) are ready for 2008!

Philadelphia Phillies' veteran pitcher Brett Myers managed to get the whole clubhouse, managers, and the Philadelphia press into duping second-year Phils' pitcher Kyle Kendrick into believing he was traded to a Japanese team.

The elaborate practical joke only started in the clubhouse, but became an overnight internet sensation.

It looks like my team is ready to go for '08! Ready to defend the NL East crown, and take it even further!

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Article giving kudos to Phils on prank as good for the sport during a time when steroid scandals are hurting it.

NATIONAL LEAGUE EAST CHAMPS!

For the first time in 14 years, the Phightin' Phils are NL East Champs, and going to the playoffs! The first opponent will be the Colorado Rockies, who won the NL Wild Card after a 13-inning marathon last night. Colorado has not been to the playoffs since 1995, and is a very similar team to Philadelphia in the way it has entered the postseason.

GO PHIGHTINS!