Who will win the World Series????

[konck]

Tigers +500 if I had to. They easily have the best combination of starting pitching and offense in the majors. But their set-up relief is holding me back.

But congrats you snapped me on the 100pts

[LT Profits]

When it comes to playoff its basically 3 starters so the Tigers dont have the best 3 and there is no question about that one

Of course they do, they have three of the top seven pitchers in the MAJORS in WAR. Even in an "off" year, Verlander was seventh.

http://www.fangraphs.com/leaders.aspx?pos=all&stats=pit&lg=all&qual=y&type=8&season=2013&month=0&season1=2013&ind=0&team=0&rost=0&age=0&filter=&players=0&sort=19,d

[Big Bear]

Tigers +500 if I had to. They easily have the best combination of starting pitching and offense in the majors. But their set-up relief is holding me back.

so Tigers probably have an easy time with A's?

[LT Profits]

so Tigers probably have an easy time with A's?

Yes because A's have no pitching. Not making a series play there though.

[lakerboy]

A's should beat detroit.

[No coincidences]

Tigers +500 if I had to. They easily have the best combination of starting pitching and offense in the majors. But their set-up relief is holding me back.

You do realize Cabrera's playing on one leg, right?

[daneblazer]

http://espn.go.com/mlb/playoffs/2013/story/_/id/9749212/mlb-espn-predicts-postseason

Not a lot of people giving the Braves, Tampa, or Cleveland a chance.

[LT Profits]

A's should beat detroit.

Only edge Oakland has in this series is the bullpen, and it is admittedly a pretty big edge. But that won't matter much if Tigers pound A's starters, which could also allow Tiger starters to work deeper into the games, maybe resulting in needing just one inning from the scrubs before getting to Benoit.

[LT Profits]

You do realize Cabrera's playing on one leg, right?

How could you tell, his speed hasn't changed. As long as he could swing the bat, they'll be OK, he went 4-for-7 his last two games. (didn't play in no-hitter)

[MCherry281]

I like the winner of the upcoming Boston/Detroit ALCS to take it down. I'm gonna go Boston but it's a coin flip.

[Big Bear]

Only edge Oakland has in this series is the bullpen, and it is admittedly a pretty big edge. But that won't matter much if Tigers pound A's starters, which could also allow Tiger starters to work deeper into the games, maybe resulting in needing just one inning from the scrubs before getting to Benoit.

in the early part of the season especially before John Jaso got hurt the A's did a really good job getting starting pitchers pitch counts up.

I think its smart to give Anibal the ball in game 3. He is a beast at home but it will be interesting to see how deep Verlander and Scherzer go in games 1 and 2.

Last year i remember Verlander dominating at Oakland in the playoffs but the A's have some new hitters this season.

[Big Bear]

I like the winner of the upcoming Boston/Detroit ALCS to take it down. I'm gonna go Boston but it's a coin flip.

It may not be Boston vs Detroit

[Big Bear]

Anybody have any confidence in Bartolo Colon and Jarod Parker against that Tiger line-up?

[gambler705]

Yes the A's take that series. They dont have the household names but this team wins. Say what u will about colon but he has been as good as anyone this year

Anybody have any confidence in Bartolo Colon and Jarod Parker against that Tiger line-up?

[konck]

Of course they do, they have three of the top seven pitchers in the MAJORS in WAR. Even in an "off" year, Verlander was seventh.

http://www.fangraphs.com/leaders.asp...rs=0&sort=19,d

Your 20 game winner compares the others dont no contest here

[Luv2Play2]

born just outside of cleveland and a great yr.this yr.. now live in st.pete fla. and the injuns dont get past the " RAYS "

[riffraff24]

Pirates

thats a premature release right there smoke dawg

[JMobile]

I still have faith in the Padres

[Big Bear]

Yes because A's have no pitching. Not making a series play there though.

i havent personally seen Sonny Gray pitch yet for the A's but i hear he is the real deal.

i hear his stuff is electric.

[face]

red sox were 12-7 against rays this year, and 6-1 vs. indians

sox 3-4 vs. tigers

sox 3-3 vs. a's

not sure who wins AL but i like whoever wins AL to win WS

[teaserpleaser]

bullpen? please cards pen is far better..

I agree but what does that have to do with dodgers having starting pitching,bullpen,and bats Never said they have best bullpen

[rentongfb]

Red Sox

[bondoc.co]

dodgers

[Luv2Play2]

but if you look closely at the sox-rays games u will see that many of the wins came in the 9th& 10 inns. not sure but it maybe 5 of those 12 wins.. and many at the hand of " peralta !! " if we continue bosox or anybody for that matter wont be seeing much of him!!!!!! gl all enjoy rooting for your home team..

[face]

good point luv2play2
lots of those were low scoring pitchers duels too (15 of 19 were 8 runs or fewer)

can look

http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/schedule/sortable.jsp?c_id=bos

[Ra77er]

El Oso Blanco will destroy the Dodgers....that is all.

[DoYouNotGetIT]

MLB is rooting for the Dodgers.

[2daBank]

I agree but what does that have to do with dodgers having starting pitching,bullpen,and bats Never said they have best bullpen

cards are better in 2 of those 3 categories at least, i guess lad has starting pitching nod but only cause their top 2, cards rotation depth much better...

[Luv2Play2]

good point luv2play2
lots of those were low scoring pitchers duels too (15 of 19 were 8 runs or fewer)

can look
http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/schedul...e.jsp?c_id=bos

and no myers in the lineup early on.. and price was pitching hurt & soon to go on dl.. since july probably the roster is set " pitching staff now ready and myers we are 4-3 vs bosox.. split wth oak..split wth det..beat injuns.. i like our chances..gl always L2P2

[Luv2Play2]

sorry mom & dad..u too biff ... be very careful bosox bettors.. look at the last 5 yrs.. win or lose sox dont like us..