Harold Reynolds made some good comments about the Rangers possibly pulling this upset....I have over the last few years become a bit of a Ranger/Texas sports homer in general.....look don't judge me I live here and I like sports so it is natural.
They are intriguing with a blend of youth, veterans, power, little bit of speed. The bullpen overachieved...well probably the entire pitching staff as a whole. Hamels is not that much worse than David Price is he?
The major concern is Tolleson's (even Ohlendorf to a lesser degree) mental state from blowing B2B games vs the Angels. Some may say it is good he did that in the regular season and I worry he may not recover mentally from those kinds of performance(s) this quickly. Also troubling because that may be the playoff Tolleson preview....
Sam "Iron Mike" Dyson is a key bullpen arm for Rangers....I think he can get through an inning but outside of him I worry. Tolleson did collect some stats (saves) this year but he doesn't miss bats like I would personally prefer in a closer.
Infield defense is advatage Texas and no
offense JAY fans but starting pitching I actually give the slight advantage to Texas.
I do trust the Jays bullpen more along with the obvious MVP Donaldson lineup, throw in homefield and well the series number is a pass as I said already. Interested to see the individual prices however, and I am scouring for tickets to game3
four on Sunday...250 a piece yikes... I need a few winners immediately.