3 Strikes and I'm Out

I wanted to give the baseball playoffs some love, so here are three thoughts I had on the playoffs right now.




Strike 1- The Favorites are Gone
The Yankees and the Phillies were the favorites to be in the World Series, but they're out in the first round. I hate the Yankees, so I'm fine with them being gone. Especially getting bounced by a team like Detroit where I am sure the payrolls and talent level aren't exactly on par. The Phillies had such a strong pitching squad that it's amazing to think they went down like they did. The Cardinals did get hot at the right time, and have thrown themselves into the NLCS, so kudos to them. They will face a tough Milwaukee team, but who knows if St. Louis has some October magic in them.

Strike 2- The Rangers are still there
The Texas Rangers made it to the World Series last year, and look poised to do it again. They made quick and easy work of the Tampa Bay Rays, and now face that tough Tigers squad.

Strike 3- It's a good time to be a Detroit Fan
With the Tigers in the ALCS and the Lions doing well, it's a great time to be a fan up there. The Red Wings might be able to get started hot in the NHL, so good times up there in the Motor City. I am sure they would love a World Series Title, but I bet they would love their Lions team to beat up on the Packers when they play each other soon.