2008 WORLD SERIES
I’ve been holding off my World Series prediction because, frankly, I can’t decide who I think will win. Philadelphia gets set to take on the Rays in Game 1 in St. Pete tonight on FOX.
Let me start off my saying this could be a classic series. I think both teams are evenly matched. I think most fans want to see Tampa Bay win the series, except for fans of the Phillies. Fans love to root for the little guy, the underdog.
But, Tampa Bay is certainly no underdog in this series. They have proven they were the best team in the American League all season long. Beating the Red Sox in Game 7, even if it was in Tampa, shows this team is the real deal.
Tampa has great young pitching and young superstars who are fun to watch, like Evan Longoria and BJ Upton.
That being said I am picking the Phillies. Cole Hamels is the best pitcher in this series. Even though he will probably only pitch twice in the series, he can lead this team to the title. The Rays haven’t seen a team with the offensive firepower that Philly possesses.
Rollins, Howard, Utley, Burrell…Scary…
Not to mention the Hawaiian sensation Shane Victorino, who has seemed to be the spark plug for Philadelphia through the postseason.
Philadelphia’s bullpen is slightly better with Madson and Lidge on the back end. Tampa’s is no slouch either with the emergence of David Price though.
I could very well be wrong with this prediction, but I see the Phillies in 6. I look for Philly to get at least 1 in Tampa. Then go and take 2 at home before closing it out on the road.
PHILLIES IN 6 GAMES…
Let me know what everyone else out there thinks!
Let me start off my saying this could be a classic series. I think both teams are evenly matched. I think most fans want to see Tampa Bay win the series, except for fans of the Phillies. Fans love to root for the little guy, the underdog.
But, Tampa Bay is certainly no underdog in this series. They have proven they were the best team in the American League all season long. Beating the Red Sox in Game 7, even if it was in Tampa, shows this team is the real deal.
Tampa has great young pitching and young superstars who are fun to watch, like Evan Longoria and BJ Upton.
That being said I am picking the Phillies. Cole Hamels is the best pitcher in this series. Even though he will probably only pitch twice in the series, he can lead this team to the title. The Rays haven’t seen a team with the offensive firepower that Philly possesses.
Rollins, Howard, Utley, Burrell…Scary…
Not to mention the Hawaiian sensation Shane Victorino, who has seemed to be the spark plug for Philadelphia through the postseason.
Philadelphia’s bullpen is slightly better with Madson and Lidge on the back end. Tampa’s is no slouch either with the emergence of David Price though.
I could very well be wrong with this prediction, but I see the Phillies in 6. I look for Philly to get at least 1 in Tampa. Then go and take 2 at home before closing it out on the road.
PHILLIES IN 6 GAMES…
Let me know what everyone else out there thinks!
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Attention Sports Fans:
Hey guys, just wanted to extend everyone an invite to my house (923 e. Jefferson) this Saturday for an awesome day of tailgating, lawn games, and football watching. There’ll be games on multiple large-screen TVs starting at 11am and leading up to the big primetime match-up (No, not PSU/OSU, Notre Dame v. Washington!). I have a pretty big yard so all day we’ll have games going on (Bags, Australian Frisbee, Pong/Flip Cup, etc), and we’ll also grill plenty of meat. Feel free to bring friends/girlfriend/boyfriends/dogs (the yard is fenced in and my dog could use company). I’ll probably get a keg from John’s of something decent, let me know if anyone has any particular requests. Hope you guys can all make it!
P.S. Dave you don't have a blog I can post this on, but you're expected to make an appearance as well.
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