First off this forum would like to observe a moment of silence for the passing of Paul Newman............Alrighty.......Let's see.......what happened this past week? Well for one thing the Cardinals showed they have a long way to go on defense to win anything let alone the NFC West. Scoring 34 points is wonderful, but the 56 given up to the New York Bretts is recockulous. This AZ team is better when Warner is airing it out 40+ times a game, but the secondary needs to play better than the Iraqi Navy. After everyone started licking the Card nads....On the baseball front we only have one thought going into the playoffs. Thank you oh merciful gods of baseball for giving us the early gift of ZERO New York teams in the postseason. The Mets are the most overrated bunch on the diamond. This websites official opinion is that Jose Reyes is not the most exciting player in the game and anyone who says that isn't really watching. Today the playoffs begin and heres what I think:
Angels vs. Red Sox
Is it possible for both teams not to move on and the other series be played as the ALCS? Okay I will come back from fantasy island for just a minute. The 100 wins for the Angels during the serason will mean absolutely nothing if they take Boston lightly. The Sox will miss their quirky LF and need Youkilis and Pedroia to step it up big time to fill that offensive void. The best part about this series is that one of these teams will not move on.
Angels in 5
Rays vs. White Sox
Can you hear the crickets in Tampa Bay? Is it a state law in Florida that their contending teams play to half full stadiums. Keep your ears peeled for the annoying ass Rays fan that has killer seats and usually takes advantage of the empty stadium to yell stuff for the TV. If he gets inside Ozzie Guillens dome it will be worth every penny. The White Sox have the playoff experience, but this Cinderella season for TB doesn't feel over yet.
Rays in 4
Cubs vs. Dodgers
The battle of the blue hats. Funny only one of these blue squads makes me want to puke. The Fodgers have limped into the playoffs during the NL West's off year(Last year the West sent two teams to the playoffs)and we all have to suffer. Their pitching is strong, but October is the stage for clutch hitting. Other than Manny Ramirez their is no other bat that frightens opposing pitchers. The Cubs on the other hand have solid sticks from 1 to 9(Yeah I'm counting Zambrano!). The one guy I believe should get legitimate NL MVP love is Mark DeRosa. Plug him anywhere and he gives you a solid glove with run scoring potential. Look for him to sneak in his usual line drives to the gap.
Cubs in 3
Brewers vs. Phillies
This one is going to be knock down drag out. I can't decide who wants it more. The Brewers are just having fun and the Phillies have their psychotic fans to please. The Crew has clutch bats all over their roster(Counsell, Durham),but their pitching seems to be limping at the wrong time. Ben Sheets will probably gut it out, but don't expect deep games with him and when is CC's arm going to fall off. He will be going on 3 days rest for the 2,192nd start in a row(The Giants better give him a serious offer this winter). The Phils have the undisputed MVP Ryan Howard leading the way. It's like he listened to everyone saying he strikes out too much(only 21 k's in Seoptember). On the mound Cole Hamels is their guy. After him is a 67 year old, a wife beater and a dude they fake traded to Japan. The back end is carried by Brad Lidge who went 41-41 in save chances this season. It seems he has fully recovered from that mammoth jack that Albert Pujols hit off him in 2005(the silence was deafening).
Brewers in 5
2008 Season Awards
NL Cy Young:
1. Tim Lincecum
2. Brandon Webb
3. Brad Lidge
NL MVP:
1. Ryan Howard
2. Albert Pujols
3. Mark DeRosa
NL Rookie of the Year:
1. Geovany Soto
2. Edinson Volquez
AL Cy Young:
1. Cliff Lee
2. Roy Halladay
3. Daisuke Matsuzaka
AL MVP:
1. Josh Hamilton
2. Joe Mauer
3. Carlos Quentin
AL Rookie of the Year:
1. Alexei Ramirez
2. Evan Longoria
Angels vs. Red Sox
Is it possible for both teams not to move on and the other series be played as the ALCS? Okay I will come back from fantasy island for just a minute. The 100 wins for the Angels during the serason will mean absolutely nothing if they take Boston lightly. The Sox will miss their quirky LF and need Youkilis and Pedroia to step it up big time to fill that offensive void. The best part about this series is that one of these teams will not move on.
Angels in 5
Rays vs. White Sox
Can you hear the crickets in Tampa Bay? Is it a state law in Florida that their contending teams play to half full stadiums. Keep your ears peeled for the annoying ass Rays fan that has killer seats and usually takes advantage of the empty stadium to yell stuff for the TV. If he gets inside Ozzie Guillens dome it will be worth every penny. The White Sox have the playoff experience, but this Cinderella season for TB doesn't feel over yet.
Rays in 4
Cubs vs. Dodgers
The battle of the blue hats. Funny only one of these blue squads makes me want to puke. The Fodgers have limped into the playoffs during the NL West's off year(Last year the West sent two teams to the playoffs)and we all have to suffer. Their pitching is strong, but October is the stage for clutch hitting. Other than Manny Ramirez their is no other bat that frightens opposing pitchers. The Cubs on the other hand have solid sticks from 1 to 9(Yeah I'm counting Zambrano!). The one guy I believe should get legitimate NL MVP love is Mark DeRosa. Plug him anywhere and he gives you a solid glove with run scoring potential. Look for him to sneak in his usual line drives to the gap.
Cubs in 3
Brewers vs. Phillies
This one is going to be knock down drag out. I can't decide who wants it more. The Brewers are just having fun and the Phillies have their psychotic fans to please. The Crew has clutch bats all over their roster(Counsell, Durham),but their pitching seems to be limping at the wrong time. Ben Sheets will probably gut it out, but don't expect deep games with him and when is CC's arm going to fall off. He will be going on 3 days rest for the 2,192nd start in a row(The Giants better give him a serious offer this winter). The Phils have the undisputed MVP Ryan Howard leading the way. It's like he listened to everyone saying he strikes out too much(only 21 k's in Seoptember). On the mound Cole Hamels is their guy. After him is a 67 year old, a wife beater and a dude they fake traded to Japan. The back end is carried by Brad Lidge who went 41-41 in save chances this season. It seems he has fully recovered from that mammoth jack that Albert Pujols hit off him in 2005(the silence was deafening).
Brewers in 5
2008 Season Awards
NL Cy Young:
1. Tim Lincecum
2. Brandon Webb
3. Brad Lidge
NL MVP:
1. Ryan Howard
2. Albert Pujols
3. Mark DeRosa
NL Rookie of the Year:
1. Geovany Soto
2. Edinson Volquez
AL Cy Young:
1. Cliff Lee
2. Roy Halladay
3. Daisuke Matsuzaka
AL MVP:
1. Josh Hamilton
2. Joe Mauer
3. Carlos Quentin
AL Rookie of the Year:
1. Alexei Ramirez
2. Evan Longoria
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