The Cleveland Indians disposed of
the Toronto Blue Jays in five games and were waiting for their opponent. The NLCS went to game six and on Saturday
night in game six the Chicago Cubs finally made the World Series. It had been 71 years since the Cubs last won
a NL pennant in 1945. The Cleveland
Indians haven't been there since 1997 but haven't won a title since 1948. The Chicago Cubs haven't won a title since
1908. It should be a great World
Series.
The Cubs have been the sports best
team all year and I still believe they are and will be the favorites. The Indians though should not be
overlooked. The Cubs have a great
manager in Joe Maddon but the Indians Terry Francona is a master in the postseason for sure. The pitching of the Cubs is probably a little
better because they are healthy and the Indians aren't but the Indians staff
has done a good job in the postseason. I
would give the Indians the edge out of the bullpen especially with their X
factor Andrew Miller. The Cubs have
Aroldis Chapman who is really good also but is their closer. They were teammates for most of this year
with the New York Yankees until they were both traded at the deadline. It is very compelling that they will now be
meeting again as enemies in the World Series.
I am going to go with the Chicago
Cubs in six games but it should be a good, fun series. I think with the Cubs the ratings will be up
and for the casual fans that don't know that much about either of the teams
they will be in for a treat. Very good
young ballplayers on both sides. Javier
Baez for the Cubs and Francisco Lindor for the Indians will be two guys to
watch. Another thing to watch is the
rumor has it that Kyle Shwarber who has been out all season will be returning
to be the DH in the AL park. We shall
see on Tuesday night in Cleveland if that is true. I can't wait for this series to get
going.
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