MLB 2008 Postseason Divisional Series
Matchups
American League
Los Angeles Angels vs Boston Red Sox - The Sox have taken a 1-0 lead as I'm writing this journal. But don't write off the Angels just yet. As a Yankee fan, it's a no-brainer who I'm rooting for. Newcomers Torii Hunter and Mark Texeira will oust the Sox.
Tampa Bay Rays vs Chicago White Sox - Even Longoria's first two postseason homers in the first postseason game of the Rays bode well. Very well. I wish I has an Evan Longoria rookie card. Could be worth a lot in the next decades. Scott Kazmir and the relief corps have been magnificent. Joe Maddon has done a pretty good job with this team and could win Manager of the Year.
National League
Philadelphia Phillies vs Milwaukee Brewers - Currently 1-0. In the second game, which is still being played, Victorino blasted CC Sabathia for a grand slam. In the National League, I'm a Phillies fan. Rollins, Howard, Ultey and Victorino make up for an exciting team. Add Hamels as their ace. And Lidge has not blown a save in the regular season. Wow. Howard could win his second NL MVP this season.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs Chicago Cubs - Currently 1-0 in favor of the Dodgers. I've always admired Torre for being a classy guy. I wish I had his class. It's a weird reality seeing Joe Torre and Manny Ramirez together. But what the heck. I wish the Dodgers well in this series. Don't forget the Chicago Cubs are favored to win it all this year and break their 100-year World Series drought. Piniella is a great skipper and they have all the tools - hitting, pitching, depth. But I think Manny is the difference maker here.
American League
Los Angeles Angels vs Boston Red Sox - The Sox have taken a 1-0 lead as I'm writing this journal. But don't write off the Angels just yet. As a Yankee fan, it's a no-brainer who I'm rooting for. Newcomers Torii Hunter and Mark Texeira will oust the Sox.
Tampa Bay Rays vs Chicago White Sox - Even Longoria's first two postseason homers in the first postseason game of the Rays bode well. Very well. I wish I has an Evan Longoria rookie card. Could be worth a lot in the next decades. Scott Kazmir and the relief corps have been magnificent. Joe Maddon has done a pretty good job with this team and could win Manager of the Year.
National League
Philadelphia Phillies vs Milwaukee Brewers - Currently 1-0. In the second game, which is still being played, Victorino blasted CC Sabathia for a grand slam. In the National League, I'm a Phillies fan. Rollins, Howard, Ultey and Victorino make up for an exciting team. Add Hamels as their ace. And Lidge has not blown a save in the regular season. Wow. Howard could win his second NL MVP this season.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs Chicago Cubs - Currently 1-0 in favor of the Dodgers. I've always admired Torre for being a classy guy. I wish I had his class. It's a weird reality seeing Joe Torre and Manny Ramirez together. But what the heck. I wish the Dodgers well in this series. Don't forget the Chicago Cubs are favored to win it all this year and break their 100-year World Series drought. Piniella is a great skipper and they have all the tools - hitting, pitching, depth. But I think Manny is the difference maker here.