The year of the pitcher. 2 perfect games, 5 no hitters, a 12-12 pitcher with an ERA of 2, a playoff no-no, and the most exciting and best pitching debut in baseball history. It's safe to say that the 2nd year of the pitcher was one of the most exciting baseball seasons in a long time. But now there are only 2 teams left. Both were big time underdogs coming into the playoffs. They battled off their league's previous pennant winners and won nail bitters in front of electric sold out crowds. The 2010 world series is here.
Because I'm a pitching guy, you may not be as excited as I am, but any big baseball fan knows that game 1 will be the pitching duel of the decade. Cliff Lee and Tim Lincicum are arguably the 2 best pitchers in the bigs. Them, Halladay, and Felix Hernandez. 2 of the best of this generation on underdog teams going against each other in the world series.
Time for some predictions. Overall, I say Rangers in 7. Why? The new mr. October, Cliff Lee. No nerves get to this guy. Think back to last year when Cliff Lee was pitching for the Phillies. It was the world series, and a high pop up was hit to him. Without even moving his glove from his side, he just let the ball fall into the glove, like the whole world wasn't watching him. Cliff Lee's playoff ERA is 1.26. I'm not kidding. 1.26. He could pitch 2-3 times this series, almost a guarantee win when he's pitching. He is also my choice for series MVP. Because he is just that good. He started the season in Seattle, remember? Poor mariners. The biggest deal for the Giants is their hitting. Pablo Sandoval needs to get hot, because though he had a dreadful season he is still a fantastic hitter. He could be the guy to hit Lee, for he can hammer corner pitches and some cutters, and that's how Lee pitches. But, I have to admit that I have little hope in him.
The Gecko Baseball Blog is your place for baseball coverage and in depth reports of the world series.
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
He Is Amazing, Untouchable, and Historic. HE IS ROY HALLADAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What? No playoff experience? Well, he sure made a debut that burns Cub fans who doubt the obvious, he threw a NO HITTER! That is HUGE!!!! The second playoff no-no ever...the first one by a Yankee (btw goooo twins!) named Don Larson, perfect in the World Series. Stay tuned for more GBB playoff coverage.
Monday, October 4, 2010
MLB Playoff Coverage By the GBB
The 2010 MLB playoffs are here! BTW, I did not do a football post this week and I may not do one every week, for the NFL is not as awesome as I thought it would be. The most exciting series, for me, is Yankees-Twins. As a Twins Fan (don't worry, I like the Sox more) and a Yankees hater, It will rock to see that series. I can't wait to see how electric Target Field will be. I will be making many playoff updates and maybe not as many football, for this is the GBB,
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