As of 11:26 pm on Sunday night, it looks as though the Cardinals ( who have a 12-6 lead over the Brewers) will be advancing to the World Series to play the Texas Rangers. This will be the Ranger's second World Series appearance in as many years and the Cardinal's third in the last 8 seasons. In all, this will be a great match up.
The Cardinals have a very solid team. Although they have the thunder power of Albert Pujols, Lance Berkman, and Matt Holliday, they rely heavily on their role players. Tony La Russa does a great job managing his team and getting the best out of every player in their specific roles. Chris Carpenter, who did not have the greatest of years, still is as dominating as ever when it comes to the postseason. During this year's playoffs he has been nothing short of spectacular, and with his make up and poise, he should have no problem in the World Series even with Texas's potent lineup.
As for Nelson Cruz and company, I mean the Texas Rangers: they will be extremely tough to beat. Top to bottom, their lineup is a modern day "Murderer's Row"( if you don't know what I'm talking about, look up the 1920's New York Yankees). Cruz has been absolutely unstoppable for the second year in a row. In the ALCS against Detroit he had a total of 8 hits: 2 doubles and 6 home runs. Josh Hamilton has been hot as well as he is hitting .462 thus far. If the Rangers can get 6 solid innings from their starters, I predict they will win the series 4 games to 2.
Who to look for in this year's World Series? C.J. Wilson, Nelson Cruz, Adrian Beltre, Josh Hamilton, Albert Pujols, Chris Carpenter, and Lance Berkman.
My candidates for a suprise showing? Scott Feldman, Mitch Moreland, Mike Napoli, Kyle Lohse, and Nick Punto
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