I Can't Believe What I'm About to Write
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by user I am a cpcp
This can't be true. It can't be happening. There's just no way it's possible. Even in a salary cap-free sport. Even in the sport with the most out-of-control contracts in any business anywhere in the world.
How is it possible that the Detroit Tigers are looking like an easy World Series favorite.
Just days ago I was still buried in my stubborness that the Tigers were the biggest joke since the 1997 and 2003 Florida Marlins, but I didn't expect the Tigers to have the same punch line once all is said and done.
The more I listen to and watch the NLCS, however, it's becoming clear that the Tigers aren't just telling knock-knock jokes at open mic night, they're ready to sell out Madison Square Garden.
Perhaps I should leave the stand-up comparisons and talk baseball.
The Detroit Tigers are at home stretching their legs, visiting their chiropractors and chilling with their families while the St. Louis Cardinals and New York Mets are in a fight for their lives where both teams are trying to find a way to field enough players.
If the Mets win game seven, they'll head into the World Series without a pitcher to speak of. The Cardinals will limp in with a much-aggrieved offense. Neither team looks like they'll be ready to take on a well-rested and generally young Tigers' team.
At this point, I'll enjoy what should be a terrific Game 7. After that though, the joke's on us baseball fans. It could be two World Series sweeps in a row by the AL Central.
And once again, it will be a joke this Tribe fan just won't get.
