2010 World Series: Rangers vs. Giants

[M's_Fan]

I just thought it would be cool to start a thread with a running discussion on the world series. The media is predicting very low ratings, but it should be a great series for baseball fans.

To start, what are your predictions?

I'm predicting Rangers in 6 games, maybe even 5. The Rangers look like they can match the Giants in every category, but have far superior hitting.

[barrysloate]

Giants in six...but my prediction is from the heart. Rangers are a better team.

[Chris D.]

I think the Rangers are superior in every category. Better ace, better rotation, better offense, better bullpen, better closer, they run like crazy and all the outfielders have guns.

Rangers in 5.

[tiger8mush]

when is game 1? seriously.

[Cy2009]

Rob,

Game one is tomorrow night (Wed.). First pitch is scheduled for 7:57 PM eastern time.

Cy

[Kawika]

Originally Posted by Chris D.

I think the Rangers are superior in every category. Better ace, better rotation, better offense, better bullpen, better closer, they run like crazy and all the outfielders have guns.

All of the above correct. But Giants have the Ex-Cub Factor working in their favor. San Fran in an anxiety-ridden seven games, three blow-out losses, four one run wins. Keep the tranquility pills handy and Humm Baby.

[Chris D.]

Originally Posted by kawika

all of the above correct. But giants have the ex-cub factor working in their favor. San fran in an anxiety-ridden seven games, three blow-out losses, four one run wins. Keep the tranquility pills handy and humm baby.

lol!

[tesitzes24]

I really don't care because I would like to see either team win it, but I'll go Rangers in 6. Obviously it all rides on the Giants pitching, which is great. But, I think the Rangers will score enough to win it.

[E93]

Originally Posted by Kawika

All of the above correct. But Giants have the Ex-Cub Factor working in their favor. San Fran in an anxiety-ridden seven games, three blow-out losses, four one run wins. Keep the tranquility pills handy and Humm Baby.

David,
You crack me up.
JimB

[paulcarek]

No predictions, just a fervent hope that my Giants finally win one.

Semi-interesting side note to the Series: Wasn't Giants at Texas the first matchup after MLB introduced inter-league play?

[JasonD08]

Rangers in 5.

[Ronnie]

I'll be the contrarian and go with the Giants in 7. I like the Giants top three starters in aggregate better than the Rangers...and Brian Wilson is a stud and a little more seasoned than Feliz, so I'll go with the good pitching beats good hitting theory.

[Anthony S.]

I ordered a flu bug for the Ranger clubhouse from i-fluenza.com

Hopefully, it arrives in time.

[alanu]

I like the Giants in 6 since they beat the team that I thought was the team to beat, the Phillies.

[Section103]

Giants in 6. Partially from the heart, not totally abandoning the mind. In my mind, it really only comes down to whether the Giants pitching can stop the Rangers hitting. This is the best rotation, 1-4, that the Rangers have seen in October. If they can shut down the Ranger hitters, they'll win ugly like they have all year.

[matthew]

Those 2 yahoos announcing game 5 just stated that there were no MLB teams west of the Mississippi when the Giants last won the Series. Who comes up with this crap?

[Kawika]

Yes!

[tbob]

Originally Posted by matthew

Those 2 yahoos announcing game 5 just stated that there were no MLB teams west of the Mississippi when the Giants last won the Series. Who comes up with this crap?

They obviously aren't from Missouri. Last time I checked the cities of Kansas City and St. Louis were both in existence in 1954. Someone didn't do their homework!

[matthew]

Originally Posted by tbob

They obviously aren't from Missouri. Last time I checked the cities of Kansas City and St. Louis were both in existence in 1954. Someone didn't do their homework!

I was just sitting there & could not believe my ears. Honestly, how long has there been a team in STL?

BTW, my dad is on top of the world right now. A lifetime Giants fan, he has been acting like a little kid since the Series started.

[Andy Sandler]

I am so excited for the Giants right now! I have been a fan since 1967 and through the years with Mays, McCovey, Hart, Marichal, and Perry to the present players I have now finally seen my team as the World Champs. Not in 1962, 1989 (I was at the earthquake game), and not in 2002. But, today in 2010, thank you Giants!!! Go SFG!!!
Proudly, Andy Sandler

[paulcarek]

You know that feeling you get when the team you love with all your heart, and follow religiously, puts together that perfect season and wins it all? If you're a San Francisco Giants fan, of course you don't. Until now. Man, does this feel good!

[Rickyy]

The ghost of Bobby Richardson and Scott Speizio has been excorcised forever!

Edgar Renteria joins Gehrig, DiMaggio and Yogi as the only players to hit two game winning hits in the World Series...

Unfreakin believable...I never thought I'd see them win in my lifetime!

[Jim VB]

Originally Posted by tbob

They obviously aren't from Missouri. Last time I checked the cities of Kansas City and St. Louis were both in existence in 1954. Someone didn't do their homework!

The Cards were certainly in existence in 1954, but the A's had just finished up their last year in Philly. They moved to KC in 1955.

[Rob D.]

Originally Posted by matthew

Those 2 yahoos announcing game 5 just stated that there were no MLB teams west of the Mississippi when the Giants last won the Series. Who comes up with this crap?

McCarver also said, and I'm paraphrasing, "The Rangers aren't hitting because the Giants are pitching."

Thanks, Captain Obvious.

[tbob]

Maybe we could make it a package deal, McCarver and Selig both go in to retirement.

CONGRATS TO THE JINTS! They deserve it and their homegrown pitching staff was fantastic.

[Leon]

Congrats to the Giants. Their pitching was phenominal. Congrats to the Rangers for their best season ever, too.

[HRBAKER]

Tim McCarver is THE reason the mute button was invented.

Congrats to the GIANTS!

[Rob D.]

Originally Posted by HRBAKER

Tim McCarver is THE reason the mute button was invented.

Congrats to the GIANTS!

I'll never forget the time during a World Series telecast when he took a few minutes to explain why an error made with none out is more likely to hurt the defensive team than an error made with one out.

Minutes.

Condolences to the Rangers and all of their fans. And the city of New York, too. Especially the Bronx.