Dodgers vs. Cubs
I would very much like to see the Cubbies win it all. I'm kind of a sucker for anniversaries, and having not won a world series since 1908, it seems 2008 is the perfect year for the curse to be broken. Torre's Dodgers, or more aptly Manny's Dodgers, are a solid team, but do not have the support, or the pressure, of the Cubs. I think this is the Cubs year.
Cubs in 4.
Brewers vs. Phillies
I'm sorry, but I hate Philadelphia fans. They are rude, cruel, and for some reason have always annoyed me. Then again, they are supportive in their own right. But look at the Brewers...a team that made a great mid-season deal to pick up C.C. Sabathia, fired their manager 3/4 of the way through the year, and still managed to claw past the ever-choking Mets (apparently Jerry Manuel wasn't trained to perform the heimlich maneuver) for a playoff berth. I sincerely hope they do not squander it. Unfortunately, because C.C. can't pitch every day, I have to pick against them.
Phillies in 4.
White Sox vs. Rays
Tampa is a great story...worst to first place in the league's toughest division. But how will a bunch of youngsters, most of whom have never seen the postseason, respond to the pressure? The White Sox are almost a sleeper pick to go all the way after they handled three must-win games in a row, against different teams, just to make it into the postseason. But their previously outstanding offense crumbled down the stretch, and they made the playoffs on the back of a 1-0 win over the Twins. For some reason, though, I still think the Rays will choke.
White Sox in 5.
Red Sox vs. Angels
The "LAA of A" may have had the best record in the league this year, but look at what has happened in the recent postseason history between these two teams! The Red Sox still have a ton of talent, and are a tough draw for any team. Can the Angels win at Fenway? I'm not so sure. The Red Sox won't come back late (K-rod), but as long as they can get ahead early and have their starters keep the pressure off of a questionable middle relief unit, the Sox could pull this off.
Red Sox in 4.
Projected Future Series:
Red Sox over White Sox in 6
Cubs over Phillies in 7
Cubs over Red Sox in 5
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