What teams would you like to see make it to the World Series and
eventually take it all. I would like to see Tigers vs. Padres in the
World Series, with eventually the Tigers taking it. The sooner the
Yankees are eliminated the better.

I think it is going to be the Twins and Mets.


"Richard M." <AzusaGuy626@webtv.net> wrote in message
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I'd love to see the Dodgers in the NL, but the Mets are in a class by
themselves.

For the AL, the Tigers or Twins would both be satisfying for their own
reasons.

Detroit would finally be able to put 2003 to rest, turning a
record-breaking disaster of a season into a pennant in three seasons
without necessarily buying the championship is admirable.

Minnesota's redemption would be more related to Selig's threat of
eliminating the franchise. So long as the "small market" teams can not
only survive but thrive is great for baseball. It will hopefully send
a message to the league office that their "redistribution" program is
not working but instead of paring away franchises, thereby eliminating
markets, they need to re-examine quality of ownership. It's not simply
the size of the market that spells a lack of success in Kansas City and
Pittsburgh but a lack of a dedicated ownership. It KILLS me that
McClatchey has lined his pockets with Steinbrenner's cash while crying
poverty as other "small market teams" such as the A's, Tigers (let's
face it, Detroit is NOT thriving), Twins, and, yes, the Angels have
experienced success.

Sorry, soapbox will be tucked away now.

Richard M. wrote:

In article <18183-451AAC81-19@storefull-3155.bay.webtv.net>,
AzusaGuy626@webtv.net (Richard M.) wrote:


If not the Angels, then (1) the Cards (for the 3 obvious reasons),
though the way they're playing they may not be long for the playoffs
even if they manage to hang on; or (2) the Mets, the team I grew up
rooting for in NJ (go Ed Kranepool!!!!).

Hate the Yankees and the A's (duh!). I like the Twins (how can you not
like a team that competes so hard every single day despite being a
low-budget team; love the intelligent management) and I like how the
Tigers have built something out of that horrific team just a few years
back. I like the Padres. I like the Astros (and they have OP). Don't
care one way or the other for the Phillies, but my best friend's husband
loves them. And, of course, I hate the Dodgers.

--
JD

"...if you think the 'Star Wars' prequels are a disease, then
'Serenity' is the cure."

Richard M. wrote:

Me, I'm pulling for the Twins and the Cards (probably not a chance,
though on the latter).

Probably Twins over the Mets in 7.

Side note: Confirmed Yankee-hater that I am, I'm willing to consider
Jeter for AL MVP. He did hold them together during the down period when
they had several injuries.

Anybody else got opinions on MVP?

>

I have to agree with you on that one. I'm probably the last person
you'll ever see wearing a Yankees Jersey with #2 on the back, but
between the World Baseball Classic, where he seemed the only American
to take it seriously, and his performance here, the guy is good. He is
the heart and soul (if there is one) for the Yankees.

David Ortiz is a candidate as well, but I have a hard time giving the
award to somebody who only plays half the game. If you don't own a
fielding glove, you aren't in the running.

As for the NL it begins and ends with Ryan Howard. Sure, the Phillies
haven't been spectacular, but Howard has. 58 homers, 146 ribbies--if
not for the juiced-up decade, people would be paying close attention to
Howard.

If Johan Santana doesn't get the Cy Young, the system needs fixing. 37
more strikeouts than the next highest, tied for the ML lead with 19
wins, a 2.77 ERA, he's unchallenged in that department.

In the senior circuit, Brandon Webb is tied with Brad Penny, Derek Lowe
and Carlos Zambrano for wins with 16. His ERA is the only one below
three among any of them. He's the best of a lackluster pool.

In article <1159454489.351718.256540@i3g2000cwc.googlegroups.c om>,
"Don Tootin'" <capngroovy@gmail.com> wrote:


I'm not getting into that argument. However, you are ignoring another
very strong candidate--Jermaine Dye.


Trevor Hoffman!

--
JD

"...if you think the 'Star Wars' prequels are a disease, then
'Serenity' is the cure."

> Jeanne Douglas wrote:

You make a great point... how can you not like the A's? ;-)

"TheDave©" <no@no.com> wrote in message
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Kendall... Bradley... That's how.

Me, I am rootin' for the Padres or the Cards (for the X-factor & Spiezio)...
NOT the Dodgers or Mets. Speaking of 'the other LA team'... I realized
yesterday that I am officially a Dodger hater now. I used to like them as
my 2nd favorite team but with how their organization and especially their
fans have reacted to the Angels' success in recent years (with petty
jealousy and bitterness), screw 'em. I am finding myself rooting against
them these days.

In the AL, Twins I guess followed by Detroit then the A's... Anyone but the
Yankees.

> Kevin Kennedy wrote:

I can understand Bradley. Even I'm cautious about him and believe he
will implode and wear out his welcome at some point. But Kendall? Is
it because of the Kendall/Lackey thing ealier this year?

Personally, I felt Kendall was wrong about that incident, but that one
incident wouldn't be enough to poison a guy for me. Bradley, on the
other hand, has a long and well-earned reputation.