Well, the 2010 World Series is set to begin later tonight. The Rangers beat the Rays in five games to get to the ALCS, and then beat the Yankees in Six games to get to the World Series. The San Francisco Giants outlasted the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies to get to this point. Who has the edge? Let's start with the men on the mound.
GAME ONE: Cliff Lee vs Tim Lincecum
GAME TWO: C.J. Wilson Vs Matt Cain
GAME THREE: Johnathan Sanchez vs Colby Lewis
GAME FOUR: Madison Bumgartner Vs Tommy Hunter
GAME FIVE: LINCECUM VS LEE
GAME SIX & SEVEN: TBA
Cliff Lee has been a man among boys this postseaon. The man has command beyond his years,and a poise that you just don't see in a whole lot of pitchers. He lives for the big game, and has some of the most dominant stuff baseball has seen. For Lincecum, this is the second year that he led the National League in Strikeouts. "The Freak" will make Childs' Play with the Rangers batters! I fully expect Game one to be determined by the bullpen.
Game Two is a real intriguing matchup. Two guys who aren't as flashy as their game one counterparts, but they get the job done. One run may score, and that may be enough for that team to get the victory.
Game Three, the series shifts locations from San Francisco to Arlington. Colby Lewis pitched the best game of his life during Game Six of the ALCS. Lewis is a guy who spent some years down in Japan. Johnathan Sanchez threw a no-hitter for the Giants last year. Expect both offenses to hit the ground running. Expect a Slugfest.
Game Four, Madison Bumgartner is one of the pleasant suprises in baseball. Tommy Hunter is a capable starter. If the offense gets going, expect Hunter to shut the Giants down.
Game Five, The Repeat. Expect this one to be just as exciting as Game One, although the circumstances will be much different.
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Elvis Andrus, Rangers: Elvis is the fastest man I have ever seen on a baseball field! The man is blessed with speed, and can go from first to third about as fast as you can blink an eye. He is in the leadoff spot for a reason. Tell The Giants to Watch for the bunt!
Cody Ross, Giants: Cody Ross was a giant suprise in the postseason to this Giants team. He hit two homeruns off Roy Hallday in Game One of the NLCS, and then homered off Roy Oswalt in Game Two! The Rangers had better pitch to him very carefully.
Who were you expecting, Josh Hamilton and Pablo Sandoval?
Finally, My World Series Prediction:
The Texas Rangers will make the first time they appear in the World Series count. This team is potent in all facets, pitching, defense, and Speed! Nelson Cruz has brought his "Boomstick" with him to the postseason. Sorry Giants fans, your misery since 1954 will have to continue. It will be a great series. I pick the Texas Rangers to win it all in six games.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Friday, October 22, 2010
Funny Friday: "My Name Is Phil Davison!"
This is one of the funniest videos I have ever seen. Watch it, not just once, but twice. Then forward it to your friends. This is amazing!Phil Davison gives an intense speech to become county treasurer! Watch Below!
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Post #1400: Mike Quade Named Cubs Manager
Well, by now I'm sure you've heard the news. Mike Quade has been named the Cubs Manager. He has signed a two year contract. Of course, the biggest news was that Ryne Sandberg did not get the job, or that the Cubs did not wait until after the postseason to see if Joe Girardi was available.
How do I feel about the move?
In 2006, when the Cubs were interviewing candidates to become their next manager, one of the candidates they interviewed was Ryne Sandberg. Cubs GM Jim Hendry told Sandberg that he needed to start managing down in the minors and work his way up. Sandberg started down at the Peoria Chiefs, then managed the Tennesee Smokies the following year, then managed the Iowa Cubs, winning the Pacific Coast League manager of the year award.
Lou Piniella gets the job to manage the Cubs, leading them to the postseason in 2007 and 2008, but they get swept out of the first round both years. The Cubs regressed in 2009 and 2010. Lou Piniella retired early in the season, replacing him with Mike Quade.
I think I was most suprised to announce that the Cubs did not wait until after the World Series to see if Joe Girardi was available.
I think that it is downright disheartning that the Cubs passed on the obvious heir apparent to the legendary Lou Pinniela, Ryne Sandberg. The man who thought that going all the down from Peoria would help him get a job managing at the Major League Level.
I know that Mike Quade led the Cubs to a 24-13 record in his season managing, but the fact that the Cubs may have lost the chance for a hall of famer like Ryne Sandberg to wear a Cubs uniform again is disheartening to me.
It's a two year deal, so maybe the Cubs don't believe they can contend for the next two seasons.
The biggest question I want answered is:
How in the World does GM Jim Hendry still have a job? He should have been fired as soon as he traded away Mark DeRosa and signed Milton Bradley.
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Funny Friday:Presidential Seal Falls During Speech
The presidential seal fell off President Barack Obama's podium and clattered to the stage as Obama delivered a speech to a women's conference Tuesday.
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
The MLB Postseason Is Starting!
The 2010 MLB Postseason is starting!
The Matchups are:
Minnesota Twins vs New York Yankees
San Francisco Giants vs Atlanta Braves
Cincinatti Reds vs Philadelphia Phillies
Texas Rangers vs Tampa Bay Rays
My postseason choice for the World Series is the same as it was back in April. The Phillies and Yankees will rematch for the third straight year.
My Postseason picks:
Yankees Sweep Twins
Phillies Sweep Reds
Rangers over Rays in Four
Braves over Giants in Five
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