U.S. Congressman José E. Serrano ~ Representing the people of the 16th District of New York

Serrano/Holden/Brady Place High Steaks Bet on World Series

October 27, 2009 – Washington, DC – Representatives José E. Serrano (D-Bronx, NY); Tim Holden (D-PA); Robert Brady (D-PA) announced today the details of their high-stakes, winner-take-all wager on the 2009 Yankees/Phillies World Series. Local food products form the tangible prize, but the bragging rights are the real takeaway. If the Phillies win, Serrano will give Holden and Brady a coveted gift basket from Mike’s Deli, which is on Arthur Avenue in the Bronx—the last authentic Little Italy in New York. Meanwhile, Holden agreed to provide cheesesteaks for Serrano if the Yankees come out on top. Brady says he will kick in South Philly cheese steaks as well but he will up the ante by adding, soft pretzels and Tastykakes for his colleagues and their staffers.

“I’m glad that Tim and Bob have agreed to this bet, because I know that in about four games I will be relishing a great cheesesteak or two,” said Serrano, whose Congressional District includes Yankee Stadium. “No one in my position has gotten that privilege since 1950, when the Yankees last met the Phillies in the Fall Classic—and swept them in four straight games. It is hard for me to imagine this series being any different. I look forward to the clash of these potent offenses, but can’t wait to see the Phillies bats’ muzzled by some of the greatest pitching in the majors. It will be a series to remember, and along with a great cheesesteak, a Yankees victory to savor.”

"My friend from New York seems quite confident in the Yankees success, but his memory must be short since it is the Phillies who are the reigning World Series champions," said Holden, the son of former Phillies catcher Joseph "Socks" Holden. "I'm quite confident Charlie Manuel has the boys poised and ready. Boasting the bats of four thirty-plus homerun hitters in 2009, as well a pesky one-two punch at the top of the lineup, the Phils will look to beat their rivals at the plate. And if that were not enough, Manuel will send the reigning AL Cy Young award winner, a three time Cy Young award winner and future Hall of Famer, and the reigning World Series MVP to the mound. It all sounds like a recipe for me eating from Little Italy in New York," Holden quipped.

Brady says, “Philly has been preparing for this rematch for almost 60 years. And, we are more than ready. The whole city is a sea of red and that sea will be title wave in New York. My mother is Italian so I’m looking forward to chowing down and sampling the deli gift basket from New York’s Little Italy.”
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