Five early World Series storylines for the Yankees and Phillies

As the start of the 2009 World Series approaches on Wednesday, Big League Stew takes a look at five early story lines involving the Yankees and Phillies. 1. Sweet repeat for Philadelphia?: The Phillies have a shot at becoming the first National League team to repeat as champs since the 1976 Cincinnati Reds, but there's more to this story than a simple mimicry of the Big Red Machine. The NL hasn't had any two teams go back-to-back since a four-year Senior Circuit run from 1979 to 1982 and a victory over the pinstriped class of the American League would only add to the achievement. With a strong core that screams extended success, the Fightins' are already among the most-beloved Philly teams of all time. If they win the Series, they'll join the 1948-49 Eagles and '74-75 Flyers as the only repeat champs in the City of Brotherly Love. 2. Yankees aim for No. 27: How large does the Yankees' title total loom in New York? Shortly after being hired in Nov. 2007, Joe G...