You know what would be truly awesome, despite meaning that I'd called only one of the four series correctly? If all four of the division series ended in sweeps. It's so symmetrical. I find that really appealing. And we're halfway there as it is--don't tell me I'm the only one who'll feel cheated if it doesn't pan out.
Anyway. The good news is that the Diamondbacks beat the Cubs last night, sweeping the NLDS and ensuring that balance and order are restored to the world. And really, that's good news for Cubs fans too. You all know that the longer your postseason lasts, the worse you hurt when you ultimately, inevitably choke.
Consider this a mercy killing. Now you can go back to what you do best--making grand, fruitless predictions about next year.
Anywho, Ken Rosenthal, Laura, and myself all picked the D-backs, though none of us predicted a sweep. WaPo and Cuff both had the Cubs--Cuff calling for the Cubs in six games, resulting in his immediate disqualification and the forfeiture of his balls.
Although maybe he's on to something--maybe if you gave the Cubs six chances to win a best of five series. . . .
Nope. Not even then.
Moving on to the other NLDS. You'll notice that sadly, there's no picture of the Phanatic in this post. Megarita and MA might be breathing a sigh of relief now, but. . .
NOT FOR LONG! Because the ugly purple bastard at right is the Rockies' mascot.
Srsly. Do not want. I heart mascots, and even I find him terrifying.
The Rockies swept the Phillies last night, to the delight of few and the utter, utter beshitment of many.
Once again, no member of our esteemed panel called for a sweep, though FOX, WaPo and Cuff did predict the Rockies (Cuff, however, is still under disqualification from the round since he called for the Rockies to win it in seven games. Again: Division Series = Best of Five).
So the total scoring for the NLDS is:
Jordan: 2
FOX sports: 4
WaPo: 2
And reader poll results are at:
Laura: 2
Cuff: DQ.
I'm worried about the fact that Ken Rosenthal--who only managed to score 12 points entirely last year (by picking Detroit to win the AL and the Cardinals for the series) is currently in the lead. It seems like that might be one of the signs of the End of Days.
I'm also worried about the fact that with two Western Division teams with a total of 24 years of history between them facing off, and the craptasmic broadcasting skillz of the TBS anchor team, this will end up being the lowest rated NLCS ever. So if everyone could please watch one game(series starts Thursday), that would be awesome.
7 comments:
This playoff season is certainly proving to be an interesting one. I'm keeping hope alive for you know who...
A belated thank-you for picking the Phillies. I was sad they got swept, but the way they won the divison was too sweet to make their sweep too sour.
I too am attracted by the symmetry of all those sweeps. Leave it to the Yankees to spoil everything by winning.
OK, what's with the purple dino for the Rockies? Are there so many vegetarian dinos in them thar mountains? And does s/he need the hippie paint stuff? That's not a mascot; that's a children's show host who's escaped from the studio. For shame!!
My friends last night went on a full 10 minute screed against the Yankees. I even had to join in and I love the Yanks for their evilness! These are dark times indeed. Poor Cubbies.
ma: I know. Me too.
momogus: I was amazed by that. I'm amazed by the whole postseason so far, actually.
megarita: yeah, I don't know what the deal with the dinosaur is, and I HATE him. He's like Barney's cousin or something.
I think forfeiting my balls is kind of harsh, but if it's something like a pawn shop where I can get them back in future if I make a few correct picks, I can be all right with it. I'm suddenly reminded of a king missile song.
The saddest thing about what happened to the Phillies is what it *really* says about the September suckage of the Mets. They were clearly even worse than I realized.
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