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The PlayoffsMonday, October 4, 2004Well, the season ended yesterday, disappointingly. But today's post brings us the final installment of an on-going update: The Season Ended (yester)Today: drumroll please:National League
American League
The MatchupsSt. Louis Cardinals vs. Los Angeles Dodgers: This LDS will feature a team which clinched its playoff spot on the next to last day of the season (LA) with one that was assured of going to the playoffs in early August. While the Cardinals have been repeatedly attacked (by myself and others) for having weak pitching... so do the Dodgers. Atlanta Braves vs. Houston Astros: This LDS will feature the most dominant regular season dynasty of all time pitted against a team which made the playoffs on the last day of the season. Interestingly enough, the Braves were left for dead at the beginning of the season (by myself and others), while the Astros were presumed dead midway through this year. Both teams overcame significant obstacles, and little media coverage to claim their spot in the post-season. New York Yankees vs. Minnesota Twins: The Twins and the Yankees will meet for the second straight season in the LDS. Last year, the evil empire won in 4, on their way to yet another World Series appearance. For the Twinkies, this division title is especially sweet because they had to let some key components of their '02 and '03 teams go. Making the playoffs again this year is further proof that low budget teams still have a fighting chance in baseball... an uphill climb, but a fighting chance nonetheless (provided you are not in the AL East... in which case you have no chance. Its time to start writing about the St. Pete curse.
Anaheim Angels vs. Boston Red Sox: The Reds return to the post-season for the second straight year (and 4 out of 7). The Angels return two years after winning the Series. Both teams spent mega-bucks to get to the playoffs, and they both have fantastic star qualities. While I like the Angels players (and Manager) better than those of the Red Sox, I feel a special kindred with Red Sox fans... except they are all petty %$^&* (meanies). It will take me a long time to forgive the fans, media, & management of Boston for the hack job they did on Nomar on his way out the door. Still, I genuinely believe that if the Red Sox could win the World Series... then we could too. If I were King: (Line stolen from John Williams WGN Radio)The Cardinals beat the Dodgers... what a fantastic matchup by the way. The Braves beat the 'stros. Then the Cards defeat the Braves, where they meet... The Twinkies vanquish the evil empire... maybe Torii Hunter can run over Jorge Posada and start: "The Hunter's Curse" prohibiting the Yankees from ever reaching the series again. Then, the Red Sox defeat the Angels, believing they finally have a clear path to the World Series... no Yankees and all. The Twins and the Cardinals then square off in the "middle-America series" where the Cards win in 7. Happy playoffs everyone. Cubs News: Chip Caray is leaving for Atlanta, Steve Stone's future is in doubt, and Nomar will consider staying in Chicago. Game # 162: Cubs 10, Braves 8. Meaningless.  Posted by Byron at October 4, 2004 3:08 PM
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