Los Tigres del Norte

Driving four hours last night, I had the opportunity to listen to the Detroit Tigers radio announcers call game 3 of the ALDS on XM Radio.  I have never heard a more exciting 6-0 game in my life.  Each pitch was called as if the Tigers were on the cusp of winning the world series.  Despite the irrational exuberance, I really enjoyed the broadcast.

With that in mind, I thought I might kickstart some discussion around hear by making my world series predictions going forward.  First, from the National League, I would have a very hard time taking anyone but the Mets. Their lineup is a monster and their relief pitching is very good.  While they have a problem in the starting rotation, the Mets should have enough firepower to overcome any deficiencies.

From the American League, Oakland seems like the team to beat based upon their exceptional starting pitching. I wouldn't necessarily count out the well-rounded Tigers or good-hitting Yankees either, but the A's appear to have put their pitching together at the right time of year.  I also think that whoever comes out of the American League will easily win the series since the AL is so much better than the NL.  What was the NL's record in Interleague Play? Oh yeah, it was 154-98.

Just because I am picking the A's and Mets to meet in the world series, doesn't mean that'll be who I want to win.  If I had my choice, it would be the Tigers and the Cardinals if, for no other reason, it would mean that no East Coast and no California teams were in it to win it. 

-Matthew

Comments

[BORU]

Who cares about baseball? The season is over...next baseball headline I wanna read will say "A-Rod Takes Bath with Toaster"

[Matthew]

Next month's headline: A-Rod To Play Third Base for Brewers, Yankees Pick Up $15 Million in Salary

[BORU]

I can think of no better matchup than ARod and the Brewers unless of course a slot opens up on the Field of Dreams because then by all means ARod should play 3rd with ghosts in a cornfield.