Before getting to my World Series prediction, I want to look back at my playoff predictions. That's because I did fairly well; if I had bombed on those predictions, we'd be skipping this part.
The Tampa/Texas series went just as I felt it would with the Rays having too much trouble with Texas' lefties to succeed. Likewise, the pitching of the Phillies and Giants was too much for the Reds and Braves, respectively, to overcome. I did have the Twins over the Yankees and I don't think even New York expected Minnesota to fold faster than a cheap tent in a hurricane. I'll never pick the Twins in the playoffs again until they prove to me--and themselves--that they can win a round.
I had Texas beating Minnesota, but they did beat the Yankees, a fact roundly celebrated in this household.
I thought Philadlephia would take San Francisco, but the Phillies offense went into the tank at the worst time and so the Phillies won't beat the Rangers in the Series as I predicted.
So, as to the World Series? Texas has a vastly superior and well-rounded offense and while San Francisco's pitching is superb, it hasn't faced many offenses such as those found in the American League. Furthermore, Texas' pitching isn't too shabby, either. I look for several games in the 4-2 range and I see Texas winning in six. What say you?
I think it'll be a good series, close the whole way, with Texas ultimately winning in 6 or 7. I also did a little dance when the Yankees lost. Please, no more Yankees trying to sell me Taco Bell and DirecTV!
Posted by: Jennifer | October 25, 2010 at 07:48 PM