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Originally Posted by goddfather40
Predictions for the DS:
Angels over Red Sox in 4 - God I wish we had home field but I got to keep the faith. Lackey vs. Beckett tomorrow will be a dandy. Angels must exorcise demons!!!!! I think the pitching is a wash and fielding is pretty even (slight edge to BOS). I think the Angels actually have a better hitting team than Boston. Higher BA, only 40 or so fewer runs than BOS without the benefit of Fenway.
Indians over Yankees in 5 - CC and Carmona are just too damn tough in a 5 game series, even against the vaunted Yankees lineup
Rockies over Phillies in 5 - The two hottest teams go at it. Colorado has homefield, so I'll use that to decide the series.
Cubs over D'Backs in 4 - Another tough call. Arizona has a very balanced, though somewhat unimpressive lineup. I think that the Cubs starting pitching is a little better with CZam, Lilly, Marshall, etc. compared to the D'Backs Webb, Davis, Owings, etc.
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Two things, Philly has homefield, they won the NLE and the Rox won the Wild Card. Great matchup.
The Cubs are going to a three man rotation: Z, Lilly, Hill. I don't know if that is better or worse for them. Being as effective on three days rest is tough. I think the DBacks in 5.