Alright so today's been a rough day so far, it's raining fucking tits down here, the whole Moss thing, I've got two tests the next two days, and I'm about to write a playoff prediction that doesn't involve the Red Sox for just the second time since 2002. Whatever. It is what it is, to say the least.
American League Division Series
Tampa Bay over Texas, 3-1
Love Cliff Lee for Texas, it's too bad he can't pitch all 5 games. How quickly can Josh Hamilton get reintegrated for the Rangers?
New York over Minnesota, 3-0
Too much offense for the Yankees, not enough starting pitching for the Twins. The Bombers should continue their ownership over the Twinkies in October. Justin Morneau could have made a difference.
National League Division Series
Philadelphia over Cincinnati, 3-0
Think Roy Halladay is pumped up for his first post-season trip? I'm not buying the argument that he doesn't have any October experience. He's been facing the Sox and Yankees his whole career.
San Francisco over Atlanta, 3-2
The only series I see going 5 games. The clock strikes midnight for Bobby Cox, in what has been a truly remarkable run. Tim Lincecum is really good too.
American League Championship Series
Tampa Bay over New York, 4-3
Not quite the same flair as the other AL East match-up we've seen here before, but clearly the two most talented squads in the AL. How strange is it that Tampa, with still one of the younger rosters in baseball, is about to have its window shut on a championship run with this team? If you're going to own a sports team, just listen to what Herm Edwards says about "playing to win the game". Damn shame Tampa's roster is going to get gutted.
National League Championship Series
Philadelphia over San Francisco, 4-2
As good as San Fran's pitching staff is, Philly's just might be even better. Let's not forget, both Roy Oswalt and Cole Hamels have pitched in the World Series before. This one comes down to offense (or a lack thereof) for the Giants.
World Series
Philadelphia over Tampa Bay, 4-1
And Philly takes the rematch of the 2008 championship. Good job, City of Brotherly Love. You have yourselves a dynasty. Too bad they'll still find something to complain about. Philly is really the only NL club that can compete with any AL club offensively, and their pitching this year is undoubtedly superior to what it was in last year's Fall Classic.
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