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Networks, Beware the World Series!

As we prepare ourselves for the very real possibility of a Tampa vs. Philadelphia World Series, TV network executives are probably being told not to keep any razor blades in the house. The network dream of a Manny Ramirez-off, featuring two rich, big-market teams that both had a claim on Manny, is nearly dead. (I know Philadelphia is hardly a small-market town, but it is compared to L.A.)