In Week 16 we have a match-up that will certainly effect the play-offs a good bit. The Red Sox(7-8) VSing the Tribe(8-7). Obviously this is a pivotal week for both teams, as Andy and the Sox don't want to fall to 7-9 and fall too far off the Wild Card pace. Though, those Sox are on a 3 game win streak, so I like their chances. The Tribe, will try and stay above .500. With a win they will push themselves to 9-7, and secure a wild card spot, for now. However, they are on a 4 game skid.
Two teams on two different streaks, looking for the same playoff spot, going head to head. Going to be a thriller.
Let's depict the Indians first, shall we. Owner Mike McGhee, who likes to jam out playing Guitar Hero( See his picture, you lazy reader), is going to try his best to end this 4 game skid. He missed out on a great chance to gain a game back from the Rays last week, but failed to cash in when he lost to the Evil Empire(558-471.5). The Tribe have 8 potential 2-start pitchers. Sheesh, 8. Among them are 'the ace' CC Sabathia, then 'middle of the roaders' like: David Huff, Vincente Padilla, Jamie Moyer, Brian Bannister, Collin Balester, Bronson Arroyo, and Randy Wolf. All good options for two starts, and all should rack up some good points. I would not be the least bit surprised if the Tribe total 700 plus this week. Especially with a lineup like they have: Brandon Inge, Victor Martinez, Brain Roberts, Chone Figgins, Jason Bartlett, Mark Derosa, Shin-Soo Choo, Bobby Abreu, etc etc. Man, do I feel 700 points or what?
Now, to the Nation. The Sox, and owner Andy Popp, have been on a roll of late. They have proven to be a very streaky team, starting out 3-1, then going 1-7, then now are 3-0 over the last 3 weeks. The question just is, will they stay hot? Or will they go cold? Well, Josh Beckett, Clay Buchholz, and Jason Berken(all 2 start pitchers) would like to stay hot. However, the 8-3 advantage the Tribe have on 2-start pitchers is over-whelming; however, the Sox lineup sure can make up for that dis-advantage.
Ever since Manny Ramirez has been back this team has been great. Certainly more balanced. (Is it coincidence they are 6-1 when he isn't suspended? Probably, but it's cool to think he is the 'Straw That Stirs the Drink'.) Anywho, the lineup of Mike Napoli, Kendry Morales, Dustin Pedroia, Kevin Youuuuukilis, Sexy Alexei Ramirez, Manny, Jacoby(An Indian himself)Ellsbury, Alex Rios, Nelson Cruz, and Big Papi among others, are up for the challenge of putting up big numbers.
Just, the question is, which team will put up more points? I feel as if this one will be a slugfest, and a very high scoring one at that. After taking a peek into the future, I saw this one finishing with a final of: 712-696, the Cleveland Indians on top. Believe you me, it will be a close battle, but ultimately, the Tribe, and their 8 2-start pitchers, will come out on top, by a slim margin.
But go ahead, prove me wrong Sox!
*Review to come out Monday, the 3rd.
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Brandon
7/27/2009 04:49:24 am
Man... I don't even know who to root for... But, you're 1-0 so far Phil. That Manny stat is crazy. I think he just lifts the spirit of some of the guys in the locker room like Alexei Ramriez.
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Andy
7/31/2009 02:37:20 pm
Good preview Phil! I hope to prove you wrong...but he does have the pitching advantage.
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