I watched the San Francisco Giants play the Blue Jays this past June. They were a good team, but they sure didn't look like a team that would go on to win the World Series.
The Giants didn't have the best batting lineup, but it didn't matter. They had a phenomenal pitching staff led by Tim Lincecum. San Fran's starters silenced a very strong Texas Ranger lineup. They made players like Josh Hamilton and Vladdy Guerrero look normal. SF's pitchers stepped up and provided an enormous amount of confidence for their hitters.
The Giants were in and out of playoff contention all season long. But when "clutch time" arrived, they answered the call and have been awarded for their effort.
Finally, to sum up: 4 out of 7 = 57% Started out strong, but wasn't expecting the Giants to go far. Like I said yesterday, I should've listened to my gut.
- ER
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Wednesday, November 03, 2010
Tuesday, November 02, 2010
Giants Capture World Series Title
Why?
Why did I pick the Texas Rangers?
I should've listened to my gut.
Tim Lincecum......DAMN!
Final thoughts tomorrow.
- ER
Why did I pick the Texas Rangers?
I should've listened to my gut.
Tim Lincecum......DAMN!
Final thoughts tomorrow.
- ER
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
MLB Playoff Predictions - The World Series
I was right about Texas, but incredibly wrong about Philadelphia.
2010 World Series
Texas over San Francisco in six
This was a hard decision to make. The Rangers and Giants have great pitching, with the edge going to San Fran. However, Texas has a better batting lineup, which will lead them to the title.
Pitching will always be the most important part of baseball. But pitching cannot be the sole contribution to a victory. A team still needs to swing the bats. It takes great pitching and great hitting to win. Texas is closer to that than San Francisco.
- ER
2010 World Series
Texas over San Francisco in six
This was a hard decision to make. The Rangers and Giants have great pitching, with the edge going to San Fran. However, Texas has a better batting lineup, which will lead them to the title.
Pitching will always be the most important part of baseball. But pitching cannot be the sole contribution to a victory. A team still needs to swing the bats. It takes great pitching and great hitting to win. Texas is closer to that than San Francisco.
- ER
Thursday, October 14, 2010
MLB Playoff Predictions - League Championship Series
In the first round, I was three out of four. Of the three, one was a perfect prediction. I knew the Twins wouldn't have enough to beat the Yankees, but I didn't expect them to just roll over. Wow.
Onto the next round:
American League Championship Series
Texas over New York in seven
National League Championship Series
Philadelphia over San Francisco in six
NOTES: If you're like me and love the art of pitching, then you are going to enjoy the next few days. The LCS will feature the best pitchers in the game and they will dominate. Hate to be the hitters right now...The Rangers, a team known more for their hitting, has made it to the ALCS because of Cliff Lee and CJ Wilson. As long as those two keep doing what they're doing and the Rangers' bats stay hot, Texas will win its first pennant. New York has Sabathia, which is why the series will be close...The Giants have Lincecum, Cain and Sanchez. The Phillies have Halladay, Oswalt and Hamels. Advantage Philadelphia. Another pennant is coming to the city of brotherly love.
- ER
Onto the next round:
American League Championship Series
Texas over New York in seven
National League Championship Series
Philadelphia over San Francisco in six
NOTES: If you're like me and love the art of pitching, then you are going to enjoy the next few days. The LCS will feature the best pitchers in the game and they will dominate. Hate to be the hitters right now...The Rangers, a team known more for their hitting, has made it to the ALCS because of Cliff Lee and CJ Wilson. As long as those two keep doing what they're doing and the Rangers' bats stay hot, Texas will win its first pennant. New York has Sabathia, which is why the series will be close...The Giants have Lincecum, Cain and Sanchez. The Phillies have Halladay, Oswalt and Hamels. Advantage Philadelphia. Another pennant is coming to the city of brotherly love.
- ER
Wednesday, October 06, 2010
MLB Playoff Predictions - League Division Series
American League Division Series
Tampa Bay over Texas in four
New York over Minnesota in five
National League Division Series
Philadelphia over Cincinnati in three
San Francisco over Atlanta in five
NOTES: I can't see the Twins winning without Morneau. They're still a good team, but he's a valuable piece to the puzzle...The Rangers and Reds had great seasons, but they're about to run out of gas...The Braves got in by the skin of their teeth. They're just as good as the Giants, but San Fran's pitching is better and that's why they'll move on.
- ER
Tampa Bay over Texas in four
New York over Minnesota in five
National League Division Series
Philadelphia over Cincinnati in three
San Francisco over Atlanta in five
NOTES: I can't see the Twins winning without Morneau. They're still a good team, but he's a valuable piece to the puzzle...The Rangers and Reds had great seasons, but they're about to run out of gas...The Braves got in by the skin of their teeth. They're just as good as the Giants, but San Fran's pitching is better and that's why they'll move on.
- ER
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
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