It is time for the World Series!
The San Francisco Giants are taking on the Texas Rangers. The Giants are looking for their first title since 1954, when the team was still in New York. Texas has never been in the series, having entered the American League as an expansion franchise in Washington in 1961. The Senators moved to Texas in 1972, where they promptly put in one of the worst seasons in baseball history.
But this fall, the Rangers have been fabulous. They've got an offence led by league batting champion Josh Hamilton and sluggers Nelson Cruz and Vlad Guerrero. The pitching of Cliff Lee has been extraordinary.
The Giants have strong pitching, anchored by two-time Cy Young winner Tim Lincecum, and the guy with the worst beard in sports, closer Brian Wilson, who has been dominant out of the bullpen.
I think it will be a good series to close the season, and I like Texas to take it, probably in six games.
And, as we enjoy it, let's all think about getting out to support the Border Cats next summer in the Northwoods League. Owner Brad Jorgenson is going to work hard off the field this winter to try to encourage more fans to take in the great product at the Port Arthur Stadium. He says the average attendance needs to increase from the 650 average this past season to closer to 1,000. This is excellent baseball, with numerous players in the majors having played in this league in the past -- including former Cat Matt Mangini, who debuted with the Seattle Mariners in September.
Let's have a great end to the major league season, and good springboard to a successful 2011 Northwoods League season for the Border Cats as well.
