At last, it is time for me to unveil the 2008 World Series.
Before I do so, let me just say that it’s been especially tough this season, trying to come up with a World Series pick, given the fact that there are so many good, evenly-matched teams out there.
Just take a look at the standings right now—every division (with the exception of the AL West) still has two or more teams, in most cases three, with a shot at winning it.
No club, except for the Angels in a weak AL West, can separate themselves from the competition.
It’s great for the sport, as this season has put Major League Baseball back into an upswing (or maybe it’s just the whole post-Barry Bonds era?).
Of the eight teams that I’ve got in the playoffs, I can honestly see any of them going to the World Series and winning it all.
Lastly, before I make my final predictions, here is a recap of my other picks:
AMERICAN LEAGUE:
AL EAST – Red Sox
AL CENTRAL – White Sox
AL WEST – Angels
WILD CARD – Rays
NATIONAL LEAGUE:
NL EAST – Phillies
NL CENTRAL – Cubs
NL WEST – Diamondbacks
WILD CARD – Brewers
And with that…
First of all, I know that it’s lame and unoriginal to go with the two teams that currently have the best records in their respective leagues when it comes to making your World Series pick, but unfortunately, that’s what I’ve got to go with.
In other words, the Chicago Cubs (68-46) and Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (70-43), baseball’s two most consistent winners all season long, have a date in October.
I, personally, think that an all-Chicago World Series between the Cubs and White Sox would be awesome, but I just can’t see the White Sox hanging around that long...or maybe it’s just that I like the Angels a little bit more!
If all goes according to plan, the Cubs and Angels will garner the top seeds in each league, which actually means next to nothing.
Look back at the last SIX World Series matchups, what do they all have in common? All six have featured a wild-card team!
Three of those teams, the Anaheim Angels of 2002 (when they were still just the Anaheim Angels), Florida Marlins of 2003, and Boston Red Sox of 2004, went on to win the World Series.
So, as it turns out, owning the best record in your league does not automatically translate to a world championship.
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