Already, Phils eye next year.(Sports)

Byline: Associated Press

PHILADELPHIA - The Colorado Rockies spoiled Philadelphia's postseason party with a three-game sweep, leaving the Phillies to ponder their failures over a long winter.

"Having this feeling we're having right now, hopefully that can be a little bit of a motivating factor for next year," slugger Ryan Howard said.

The Fightin' Phils lived up to their moniker by rallying to capture their first NL East championship since 1993 on the regular season's final day.

But the league's highest-scoring team couldn't do much against the inexperienced but talented Rockies pitchers. The Phillies got eight runs in three games against …