Reds vs. Phillies
I have loved the Reds all season, but this matchup is brutal. Phillies' rotation is loaded with Roy Halladay, Roy Oswalt, and Cole Hamels, and they also have the playoff experience to take out the inexperienced Reds.
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Both teams clinched berth on last day of season, but the Giants are the hotter team, having had to catch and surpass the Padres in the NL West. Both teams' starting pitching is exceptional, but the loss of Chipper Jones and Martin Prado gives the edge offensively to Buster Posey and the Giants.
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Rangers vs. Rays
Both teams cruised into the postseason, having realistically guaranteed playoff berths early, so they haven't been playing at their best for the last month. When it comes down to it, we'll see which team steps up. The Rangers lineup is loaded, but will its lack of playoff experience be able to shine against the Rays' rotation of David Price, Matt Garza, and James Shields? I don't think so.
in 4.Yankees vs. Twins
This will the most intriguing series, in my opinion and can almost go either way. Target Field will host its first playoff games, although weather should not be an issue. Yankees' rotation isn't as strong as last year's, but still slighty better than Twins' rotation with CC Sabathia and Andy Pettitte having edge over Carl Pavano and Francisco Liriano. Offensively, Twins have done well to absorb loss of 1B Justin Morneau. DH Jim Thome has been excellent for Twins, but Bronx Bombers' lineup boosting four players with 25+ homeruns may be too strong.
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