A few minutes ago, Jonathan Broxton struck out Alfonso Soriano on a ball in the dirt (I miss Soriano flailing at balls off the plate for the Yankees, I really do) to finish off the Cubs in three games.
As a result, Joe Torre advances to an LCS for the first time since 2004 while the Yankees sit at home this October. There is no cause and effect, really, but it is an interesting situation to ponder.
Would the Yankees have reached the playoffs this season with Torre at the helm? I'm not too sure. It was clear that this team was flawed, what with the pitching question marks and too much money tied into aging players. It was only a matter of time before they would miss the playoffs. The fact that there was a managerial change is just a coincidence in my book.
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Torre advances to NLCS
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I believe it's the GM's job to provide his manager with top notch players.
Take a look at the players Ned Colletti got for Mr. T this season and you'll realize why bringing back Cashman is a mistake.
There's little doubt the Red Sox will beat up the Angels again and advance to ALCS tonight.
I guess the rally monkey is simply no match to
Big Brown's jockey.
I got so jealous watching Billingsley and Broxton pitch in this series. It's like having two Joba Chamberlains.
Ozzie is hilarious.
I don't miss Soriano. People get on A-Rod for not hitting in the clutch, but Alfonso's numbers in the postseason are brutal.
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