Here is my take...
1. Most five game series are absolute toss-ups. The better teams tend to win seven game series, but five game series are a completely different animal. One good pitching performance or one big hit can put you squarely in the driver's seat.
2. The Twins have to beat the Yankees SOMETIME...don't they? I mean, the level of domination since 2002 against a very good team is almost unheard of. The Yankees are 54-18 against the Twins since then...crazy. The law of averages says the Twinkies are due.
3. The question is, will the Yankees get enough pitching to support their hitting?
4. Another question is, will the Phillies get enough hitting to support their pitching? If they hit like they did for a good part of the summer, their pitching better be spectacular. That said, I'm rooting for the Reds...because of Ramy, because I want the Phillies out should the Yankees reach the World Series, and because the Reds are a VERY easy team to root for.
5. Cliff Lee is going to be a nice #2 starter next year.
6. Post season baseball in San Francisco...gotta love it. They BEAT LA!!!
7. When that series returns to Atlanta, will anyone be there to watch?
8. Not the same without the Red Sox in the playoffs.
9. Does Dish still carry TBS? For how long?
10. If the Twins make it to the World Series, they'll be playing outdoor baseball in November in Minnesota. Wow.
Sandra