World Series

Coach · October 22, 2004

Red Sox vs. Cardinals

I think it will be a fun series to watch. I will pick the Cardinals in 7 and the MVP will be Edgar Renteria.

I think we might see a couple home runs this series.

CMJ · October 22, 2004

Cardinals in seven.

I just can't believe we'll actually win.

JayDub · October 22, 2004

Red Sox in 6. I have the faith.

untgirl04 · October 22, 2004

It's an interesting matchup. I think the Cards statistically should pull it out. They won over the Sox in '89? in 7 last time the Sox made it to the Series. However, I think it's possible for Boston to win this one - in 7 - with their amazing come from behind trounce of the Yankees. It's just nice to see the stupid Yankees out of the playoffs.

Of course, I'd also like Boston to win just so we don't have to listen to any more drivel about the "Curse of the Bambino."

I think the projected rotation for Boston will be Wakefield, Shilling, and then Pedro. Of course, if Pedro cant' keep his emotions together, he won't make it past the 3rd inning agains St. Louis. I was very disappointed in Pedro during the Yankees series.

CMJ · October 22, 2004

It's an interesting matchup. I think the Cards statistically should pull it out. They won over the Sox in '89? in 7 last time the Sox made it to the Series.

You mean 1986 when we lost to the Mets?

However, I think it's possible for Boston to win this one - in 7 - with their amazing come from behind trounce of the Yankees. It's just nice to see the stupid Yankees out of the playoffs.
Of course, I'd also like Boston to win just so we don't have to listen to any more drivel about the "Curse of the Bambino."

When it's your team, it ain't drivel The comeback gives me some hope, but something tells me we just can't win.

I think the projected rotation for Boston will be Wakefield, Shilling, and then Pedro. Of course, if Pedro cant' keep his emotions together, he won't make it past the 3rd inning agains St. Louis. I was very disappointed in Pedro during the Yankees series.

Pedro rarely pitches well against NY. I expect him to be at his very best vs St. Louis. We have Lowe up in Game 4, so our rotation looks good on paper.

Coach · October 22, 2004

The Cardinals lineup is just so good though. Pujols, Edmonds, Walker, Renteria, that is serious firepower. The Red Sox has almost as good an offense themselves which is why I think there will be more than a few runs scored.

In the end I think that the Red Sox bullpen vs. the Cards lineup will the deciding matchup.

Edited October 22, 2004 by Coach

PerryG2480 · October 22, 2004

Great effort by the Astros...that was a heck of a run they went on at the end of the season. I'm a long time Cards fan though (my favorite player as a kid was Vince Coleman ), and I want them to pull this one out. Stl in 7.

JayDub · October 22, 2004

OK...I concede...Cards are too good to be beaten in 6.

Red Sox in 7.

Coach · October 24, 2004

Red Sox win game one 11-9. Bellhorn's homer wins it after Manny let STL back in it with his less than gold glove ability in left.

When I saw the Red Sox play the Rockies in Denver this year, there was a play where Manny came out of nowhere and slid in front of Damon who was about to routinely field a grounder. He booted the ball and it cost them. The Rockie fans let him have it, it was pretty funny. He is an adventure to watch out there, no doubt.

mean gruene · October 24, 2004

i like the scores to be higher then 1-2 last nights game was great. cards in 7.

CMJ · October 25, 2004

Two games down....two to go. I'm cautiously optimistic.

Coach · October 28, 2004

Pujols, Edmonds, Walker, Renteria, that is serious firepower.

I said this and I think I just heard Pujols, Rolen, Renteria, and Edmonds are 1 for 35 in the series and the 1 is a bunt by Edmonds. With that production out of those guys, they didn't have a chance.