World Series: Rangers vs. Cardinals

[revo]

the defending AL Champs try to win their 1st championship, while the Cardinals are still alive after squeaking in on the final day of the year.

Who you got?

[Bodhizefa]

This seems like a really even match-up to me. Both teams have very good offenses. Both have some good but not great starters. Both have very good bullpen options for 3+ innings. I hope it's a great Series.

(And go Rangers!)

[Moonlight J]

Rangers bats are downright scary. Their 3 thru 6 are all run producers historically while Freese has done this out of nowhere. More faith in Rangers' thunder.

[dslaw]

I've counted the Cards out of the playoffs, out vs. Philly and doubtful vs. Milwaukee. I don't see them holding the Rangers bats down so I picked Texas. Hope I'm not wrong again.

[joncarlos]

First 11 votes are all for TEX. STL has done this before, where they didn't even belong in the playoffs and they won it all. But I still think the way the Rangers are rolling, they should be tough to stop.

[onejayhawk]

I got burned on predicting a Rangers sweep before. I put 5 games. I love that the Cardinals pulled together a Pennant without their best pitcher, but they are not the Giants. I do not see the Cards holding the Rangers in check.

It is interesting to see two teams so dependant on the depth of their bullpens both make the finals.

J

[virgonomic]

I went with Rangers in 7 in a series that will not be short on slugfests.

[onejayhawk]

To all you historians, what is the highest total runs per game in WS history?

J

[Judge Jude]

1932 Yankees-Cubs 14.0

1993 Blue Jays-Phillies 13.5
1960 Pirates-Yankees 11.7 (mostly Yankees, who lost)
1997 Marlins-Indians 11.6
1989 A's-Giants 11.5

[onejayhawk]

I guess it is moot now. Back to back pitcher's duels. Who'da thunk?

I dont know what was best about the steal last night--Kinsler's break, Andrus' decision to pull the bat back, or Molina's throw. Top level all the way around.

J

[Moonlight J]

I said pre-series that Rangers win in 6 and Andrus is the MVP. I'm still confident in both picks as Andrus has been amazing in the field

[DMT]

Man, Pujols crushed that.

[Judge Jude]

17 runs scored in the last 2 1/2 innings, that seems like a lot.

War of attrition re pitching is underway, especially if the Series gets to 2-2. Somebody's young arm might get ground up here....

[Lucky]

I'd say the Rangers are pretty lucky right now. If they don't get to Motte in the 9th in Game 2, this Series would be all but over. As it is, I think it's still a toss-up.

I've been a Cards fan since I was a little kid, but I really didn't think they'd have a chance against Texas this year. Of course, I forgot they had Albert Pujols.

[Moonlight J]