The NL West was the best division in the National League this year, and it’s two top teams, the Diamondbacks and the Rockies — with the two best records in the NL — will now face off in the NLCS.
In a short series, having Brandon Webb is a huge plus for the D-Backs. Having 8 days off in between starts, however, is not the optimal situation for a sinker baller.
The Rocks were 10-8 against Arizona this year. But the two teams match up quite well. Should be a great series.
— Unless, of course, you happen to be a Phillies or Cubs fan.
ZING!
This really should be a good bout, and given the youth and talent level of both clubs hopefully it’s not the last time we’re seeing this matchup in October.
I’d like to say “less than 24 hours before we can thankfully stop hearing about the Yankees” but I know better than to hope for a sweep. Westbrook on the road for game 3 is dicey, but he’s still a better option than Byrd based on their last 6 weeks of work.
Congrats, Jeff. I know what it’s like to be a long-suffering fan who sticks with a team through the worst of times. And unless the Angels can pull off three straight against the Red Sox and their insufferable chowderhead Kennedy-voting fans, it’ll be the worst of times again indeed. The last thing we need is Donnie Moore’s ghost haunting anybody. Between Vlad’s bruised shoulder and Garrett’s swollen eye, I’m not real hopeful, but miracles can happen.
Speaking of long-suffering fans, I had to remind my parents (both of them Illinois natives) tonight of what I told them a few weeks ago when the Cubs began to overtake the Brewers. They had forgotten that I told them to expect something beginning with a “d” and ending with “appointment.”
Not that I’d bet the house payment, but…couple Becks on the line wouldn’t be out of line…
Go Snakes~!
Hey!
How ’bout those Mets?
The ‘Backs have had their championship. It’s the Rockies’ turn.
Diamondbacks Sweep the Cubs; face the Rockies…
…Viperid venoms typically contain an abundance of protein-degrading enzymes……
A Rockies-Sox World Series would be a thing of beauty…now that the Cubbies are out of the mix. That would have been one for the ages.
Ya’ll have professional baseball teams out west?
Whodathunkit?
GO NATS!
What is it 17-1 now? That stroll on the sun is looking more and more possible. Blow me. Oh yeah, with Westbrook and Byrd, the Yanks are by no means finished. Undone by fucking bugs. What was that spray, anyway, it worked like pheromones. I expected Chamberlain to walk off with a Canadian(!) soldier beard. Fucking shithole by the lake.
Congratulations, Jeff! As a Mets fan, I’m not allowed to be happy over the Phillies’ misery. That would be wrong. Very wrong. And I actually think the Rockies are an exciting team. I ended up with, I think, three of them on my fantasy team (Tulowitzki being my best pick off the waiver wire).
The Rockies deserve all credit for getting where they are now. And it’s going to be a great battle with the D-Backs.
I have to say–and I know this reflects poorly on my character–that part of the reason I was so thrilled with the Brewers beating the Pads those last two games to force the playoff was due to the way Sheffield was so asinine he finally forced them to trade him to SD for next to nothing.
The spray the Yanks trainers were using (probably Off) doesn’t work on midges/Canadian soldiers/muscleheads. It’s intended mainly for mosquitoes. You’d think a $200 million dollar payroll would buy some trainers who could read a label…
Or is that “Gnats”?
Oh, just shut!
[dejected Phillies phan continues to eat his “National League East” pennant]
Twelve years removed from Philly and I’ve finally put in all the paperwork for my professional sports transfer of loyalties. Just can’t take it any more. As soon as I get that paper signed by the Pope, I’m officially a “Front-running, bandwagon bastard”. And I can’t wait.
There’s a team called the Cubs? Never heard of ’em.
Hey, how about those Bears? And the ‘Hawks? And the Bulls?
P.S. any Series that doesn’t include the New York Friggin’ Yankees is okay by me.
We’ll get ’em next year!
(Philadelphia fan end of year mantra for the last two decades)
Oh, and Burrell should have dived. Wanker.
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Diamondbacks Sweep the Cubs; face the Rockies…
…Viperid venoms typically contain an abundance of protein-degrading enzymes……
I have never been without beer, betting against the Cubs. They are my favorite team.
Congratulations to the Rockies. Since my Tigers collapsed and since my wife is from Denver, I’ve adopted them as my new favorite team. Until April.
Or is that “Gnats�
Go see them in August and it is.
Congratulations, Jeff. Being a Phoenician I have to root for the ‘Backs, but I was glad to see the Rocks make it this far.
Congrats Rox!. This Phillies fan would be rooting for your team, Jeff, if it weren’t that it would transfer the hex.