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The Yankee Hater (And, I Guess, Fan’s) Question

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So who to root for in game 5?

  • The Rays are, in terms of results, a better team — better record, better run differential in a better division.
  • Whether the Rays are a better playoff team is questionable.   Unlike the Twins, they are at least competitive with the Yankees in the regular season.   But their offense, while at least they work counts, has similar power deficiencies, and I worry about that matchup.   In addition, a major source of the Rays’ edge — starting pitching depth — is essentially irrelevant in the postseason.
  • On the other hand, the depth of the Rays’ starting pitching means they’re hurt less by not being able to set up their rotation. I also can’t believe that Maddon would start Shields in Game 1.

Hmm, about 50/50, I’d say.  If Lee could start Game 1 I’d like the Rangers more, but as of now it’s about a wash.  Both would have to be considered substantial underdogs, and neither figure to be cannon fodder like the Twinkies.    Let’s hope the game is good, anyway….

…has anyone seen Bengie Molina and Lou Brock in the same room?   What a speed merchant!

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