We're at the halfway point in the MLB Season and all signs point to a Freeway Series between the still red hot Los Angeles Dodgers and the Los Angeles Angels. Even though the Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees and Detroit Tigers have done well in the American League, the Angels have suddenly come to life to lead the Texas Rangers atop the A.L. West Division.
It's all about timing and the Angels are starting to really roll while the Yankees, Tigers and Red Sox, to some degree, still haven't found their way just yet. If the Angels keep it up, the best record in baseball could be theirs after the second half of the season.
In the N.L. its all about the Los Angeles Dodgers at this point. The Philadelphia Phillies might be the best team in the N.L. right now, but they aren't consistent enough yet and the Dodgers can't help but be better in the second half of the season now that star Manny Ramirez is back. The other challenger to the N.L. Pennant should be the St. Louis Cardinals now that two 2008 contenders, the New York Mets and Chicago Cubs, have proven to be less than competitive in 2009.
Who's the surprise team in the N.L.? How about the San Francisco Giants who lead the league in ERA and are second in WHIP (walks plus hits per innings pitched) which are the key stats in regards to pitching. The Giants have one of the best rotations in baseball. That means that they could be tough in the second half of the season.
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are u talking about Baseball ??? god, I'm such a dummy...heheh
ReplyDeleteI have agree with you . You seem to have hit right on. All though I'm a die hard Yankees fan I do agree with your analysis. Keep it going I enoy your writing.
ReplyDeleteI'd be a little inclinded towards Loss Angeles Dodgers because they have certain will power to win and prevail over the opponents.
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