NLCS
This is a rematch of last year's NLCS, won by the Phillies in 5 games. Both lineups are still good, but every playoff series comes down to pitching. The Phillies have the edge in the starters with Cliff Lee, J.A. Happ, and Cole Hamels at the front of the rotation. The Dodgers' starting pitching is still shaky after Clayton Kershaw, but their bullpen has shown an ability to shut down the opposition. I like George Sherrill and Jonathan Broxton at the end a close game over a Brad Lidge who has struggled this year. I think the L.A. bench could also make a difference this year.
Dodgers in 7
ALCS
Both teams swept their respective division series, with the Yankees over the Twins and the Angels over the Red Sox. The Bronx Bombers lineup is great, with Alex Rodriguez shaking off his postseason demons last round. Their pitching has been great as well with CC Sabathia, A.J. Burnett, and Andy Pettitte in the rotation along with the best closer in the game in Mariano Rivera. The Halos have come this far with great starting pitching from John Lackey, Joe Saunders, and Jared Weaver, as well as timely hitting led by a breakouseason from Kendry Morales. In the end, I like the team with the $200 million payroll because of their stronger bullpen.
This is a rematch of last year's NLCS, won by the Phillies in 5 games. Both lineups are still good, but every playoff series comes down to pitching. The Phillies have the edge in the starters with Cliff Lee, J.A. Happ, and Cole Hamels at the front of the rotation. The Dodgers' starting pitching is still shaky after Clayton Kershaw, but their bullpen has shown an ability to shut down the opposition. I like George Sherrill and Jonathan Broxton at the end a close game over a Brad Lidge who has struggled this year. I think the L.A. bench could also make a difference this year.
Dodgers in 7
ALCS
Both teams swept their respective division series, with the Yankees over the Twins and the Angels over the Red Sox. The Bronx Bombers lineup is great, with Alex Rodriguez shaking off his postseason demons last round. Their pitching has been great as well with CC Sabathia, A.J. Burnett, and Andy Pettitte in the rotation along with the best closer in the game in Mariano Rivera. The Halos have come this far with great starting pitching from John Lackey, Joe Saunders, and Jared Weaver, as well as timely hitting led by a breakouseason from Kendry Morales. In the end, I like the team with the $200 million payroll because of their stronger bullpen.
Yankees in 6
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