I'm picking the Texas Rangers to knock off the St. Louis Cardinals in six games in the World Series. Both teams are very solid, but I think the Rangers are just a little bit better. I know the Cardinals bullpen has been very good, but I have more confidence in the back end of the Rangers 'pen to get things done. The Cardinals have a good offense, but the Rangers' is even more potent in my book.
The wild card in the series is Chris Carpenter. If he pitches two (or three) great games like he did in Game 5 against the Phillies in the first round, then the Cardinals probably win. But I think best case scenario for St. Louis is one great start and one good start that gives his team the chance to win. And in a toss-up type of situation, well I think the Rangers are just a little bit better. That offense is something else. I'll be keen to see how the Cardinals pitching staff, and bullpen in particular, handle it.
The two teams are pretty evenly matched, and that should make for an exciting and long series. I can't wait for it to get started. Game 1 is on Wednesday from St. Louis at 6 p.m. MT on FOX. Carpenter starts for the Cards and for the Rangers it will be C.J. Wilson, who had a very solid season, but has struggled some in the playoffs. Should be fun.
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Nolan Ryan said the same thing.
ReplyDeleteYeah, except he beat up Robin Ventura, too. I guess we're on the same wavelength, except for the beating up Ventura thing.
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