Since the Yankees and Tigers are in a long rain-delay, I thought I’d talk a little baseball. I haven’t paid much attention to baseball this season. It seems like I pay a little less attention each year. But I find it hard to believe that the Red Sox let manager Terry Francona go. They went from 1918 to 2004 without winning a championship. Then Francona became manager and they won two championships in eight years. He’s probably better as a manager than all but one or two of his players are as players. If the team had bad chemistry, they’d be better off changing players than getting rid of one of the top managers in the game. And who is going to replace him? Bobby Valentine? Valentine and the Fenway Faithful will be like oil and vinegar.
As for this year’s World Series, I’ll be thrilled with a Yankees-Cardinals matchup. I’ve wanted to see the matchup my whole life. Another Yankees-Phillies matchup would be awesome. If the Yanks don’t make it, I hope the Tigers go to the series. Cardinals-Tigers would be cool. I just don’t want to see the Diamondbacks, Rays, or Rangers in the Series. If the Brewers make a run, I’ll be happy for them. This is probably their best chance to win a World Series because I don’t think they’ll be able to hold the team together for next year.
Who are you pulling for?
