Wednesday, October 3, 2007

2007 MLB Playoff Predictions (NLDS & ALDS)

NLDS
Colorodo Rockies over Philadelphia Phillies in 5

My heart says Rockies but my head says Philadelphia. I would give the edge to the Phillies based on pitching. Both have tremendous offenses though. I'm a little late with this and the Rockies have already beat Cole Hammels so I will go out on a limb and stay with my heart on this one. The Rockies ride their momentum and beat the Phillies in 5.

Arizona Diamondbacks over Chicago Cubs in 5
The Cubs were hot down the stretch and have a great line-up but Arizona is built for the playoffs with great pitching and great defense. Their bullpen is leagues better than Chicago's and it will show.


ALDS
Boston Red Sox over Las Angeles Angels of Anaheim in 3 games
I think the Red Sox will sweep. They'll probably get Beckett in twice in 4 games if they need him and other than Vlad the Angels have no power. Vlad will be DHing and with Matthews Jr. out their outfield is going to be spread pretty thin. Even though the Angels have K-Rod Scott Shields the Red Sox have much more bullpen depth. Sweep?

New York Yankees over Cleveland Indians in 4 games.
I hate to do it but I don't think the Indians can beat the Yankees. Their pitching is a little better. With Rivera and Chamberlain holding down the 8th and 9th innings their going to be tough to beat. Not to mention their offensive lineup should scare the crap out of the Indians. I hate to do it but I have to pick the Yankees. However, I will be cheering my lungs out for the Indians on this one!

8 comments:

Joey said...

Sorry to burst your bubble but its a five game series.

grittysquirrels said...

Wow I totally forgot about that. Thanks joey.

Anonymous said...

How is Beckett going to pitch twice in 4 games if the Red Sox win in 3?

bpl said...

"I think the Red Sox will sweep. They'll probably get Beckett in twice in 4 games"

makes nooooo sense.

go rockies, go dbacks.

stephen a said...

Im assuming joe wrote this in about 2 minutes due to the length and grammar and what not.

grittysquirrels said...

absolutely correct my friend.

bpl said...

no excuse for sloth and laziness joe.
TSF deserves better.

Stefan Ming said...

exactly... if you can't take the time to make your articles look professional then you dont deserve to post on this blog