National League
Phillies over Reds in 3 games
-Though Cincinnati had a great season, the majority of their damage came against the Cubs, Brewers, Astros, and Pirates. They did not have a winning record against any 1st or 2nd place teams. The Phillies have the offense to match the Reds and a much better rotation.
Giants over Braves in 5 games
-Though the Braves have a very strong 1-3, the Giants have an even stronger one. Lincecum bounced back after an awful August, while Cain and Sanchez have looked great lately as well. Without Chipper Jones, the Braves may not have enough offense to knock off the Giants top 3. This is the toughest series to predict
American League
Rays over Rangers in 5 games
-Texas deserves plenty of credit for making the playoffs for the 1st time since 1999. However, they are not ready to defeat the best team in the American League. Josh Hamilton is coming back from injury and Cliff Lee is the only sure thing in the Rangers rotation.
Yankees over Twins in 4 games
-The Yankees struggled mightily down the stretch, settling for the AL Wild Card. The Twins have lost the last 3 playoff series to the Yankees and will continue to be over matched. Look for Jeter, Pettite, and Rivera to each have their playoff magic at some point in the series.
Phillies are playing the best baseball in the country right now. They are the team I see being the most unstoppable this post season. I have to respectfully disagree with your Giants over Braves prediction though. I feel the Braves will pull it out in game 5. Rays looked really bad in game one I hope they bounce back tonight. For some reason the Twins just CANNOT beat the Yankees. Four games seems like a great prediction for that series and I definitely see the Yankee vets pulling out the ALDS victory for their team.
ReplyDeleteI hope the Yankees choke in the ALCS. If this was in my country they would be beaten with wooden paddles and toes would be burnt.
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