Rox n' Sox

Winston-Salem, NC -- The Red Sox sure are lucky escaping that exciting series with the Indians. The Sox looked dead, trailing 3 games to 1 with Sabathia and Carmona slated to pitch games 5 and 6. There's no denying that Josh Beckett personally lifted the Sox out of the rubble in game five. The Indians have now taken over the ownership of "The Curse" in the American League. It's now been 59 years since The Tribe has won the Series. Who/what can we blame?

• The Tribe's aces: Sabathia and Carmona both layed eggs in the ALCS. If one of these pitchers threw well in ONE of their starts, the Indians would be hosting the World Series.
• Joel Skinner, the 3B Coach, who halted Lofton on the basepaths when he could have easily scored the potential tying run at the time. The momentum definitely would have shifted there. However, it went the other way when the next batter, Casey Blake, bounched into a double play.
• Grady Sizemore, who was a non-factor in the entire series.
• Chief Wahoo! Until the Indians discard this cartoon on their caps, they will be cursed!

At least the Tribe played their best against the Yanks.

Here's my prediction for the World Series -- I want to step out of the box, but I can't. I like the Rox in Colorado, especially with Wakefield pitching there in game four. Beckett and Schilling win in Boston. The Rox proceed to clobber Dice-K and Wakefield in Colorado. Beckett comes back to pitch well in game 5. Then, Schilling closes the door in Boston; Red Sox 4-2.

BTW -- I picked the Red Sox to win the World Series back in March due to their superior starting pitching and bullpen.