aka "The Battle to be Larry Bowa's Favorite Son"
Both the Dodgers and Phillies made the NLDS look like a stroll through the park. I don't believe either team will have it so easy in this round. On paper this looks like a great series that should go 7. Each team is stong all-around with the Dodgers have the slight edge in starting pitching, and the Phillies sporting the more potent offense.
Most important player for LA - someone other than Manny has to hit. It could be Loney, or Martin, or Furcal, but someone on that team must give Phillies pitchers something to think about or Manny is going to spend this series walking down to first.
Most important player for the Phils - Brad Lidge. Its true Brad Lidge has not blown a save this year, but he is getting shakier and shakier as the season progresses. If the Phils have a lead late, he must come in and close the door - or the swagger this team has built up could be lost.
I had trouble picking this one, when in doubt always go with the home team - Phillies in 7
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
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