Second Round Playoffs

Ok, I'm 1-3 in my playoff predictions, my only winner was the Yankees....

With that said, I did pick some teams that were down in a 2-0 hole. Since no games have started yet, I'm throwing in my Picks.

Yankees vs Angels

You hear about the Angels being on a mission, playing with emotion, etc. Yes, they are, and it is a good motivator. Also, you hear about the Angels having the Yankees number. Again, yes, but these are not the reasons that the Angels stand a chance. They have great starting pitching, much better than I gave them credit for before. I think the entire series will depend on Lackey vs Sabathia. If Lackey gets the win, then Weaver will pitch like he did against Boston with no pressure on him, and then Kazmir will pitch well because he is familiar with the Yankees. With this said, I am still picking the Yankees to win this. They are too good. Phil Hughes wasn't stellar in his set up role, but I'm sure his butterflies have settled for now, and if A-Rod can continue to produce in the post season, there really is no breathing room in that line-up.

Prediction: Yankees in 5 games

Dodgers and Phillies

Small analysis here, basing it off the Managers, gotta go with Torre over Manuel. Dodgers have the better pitching, and a potent offense. The Phillies needed collapses from the Rockies Bullpen to win, and their starters while good, weren't stellar.

Prediction Dodgers Sweep