Alright, my picks for the postseason pretty much blew. I didn’t have the Rays or Phillies in the World Series. However my award picks are right on target with one exception.
I was displaying no genius when I picked Soto and Longoria for rookies. And I was accurate when I said Lincecum should win the NL Cy Young. I was a little off when I expected the writers to choose Sabathia, however. Hey, maybe more than a few of them are paying attention! But then again, some of them aren’t Volquez is ineligible for the award and was fourth in voting. Ahem.
Managers will be picked today. I chose Maddon and Manuel. Some are picking Piniella but I have to tell you, what Manuel did with a pitching staff that had holes in it much of the year is amazing. Plus, these guys are no “Idiots” like they had in Boston a few years ago. Not that there was that much public dissension but they weren’t a brotherhood.
Again, Maddon should get it, no question. People are touting Francona but to get a team like the Rays to believe in themselves and not get down after, what, 7 straight losses after the break…good enough for me.
I chose Cliff Lee for AL Cy Young. It shouldn’t be close, though I’m being cynical again and expect some writers to vote for Mussina. Given Volquez’ showing for ROY, I sure hope the writers remember Nolan Ryan isn’t eligible. He didn’t have a win!
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