So it’s the end of another baseball season. Congratulations to the Evil Empire on their 27th World Series victory. As a Red Sox fan, it is of course through gritted teeth, but since the all star break they have been the best team out there.

All joking aside, one thing about the Yankees you have to admit is that you know where their money is going. Unlike other teams which gives the impression of cutting corners, it’s all about putting a winning team out there for the Yanks.

Some people think that having teams like the Yankees hurts the sport. I’m not convinced. I would rather owners spending money on putting a winning team together rather than pocketing the cash. Don’t forget that the Yankees payroll was around $210 million, for last season, they also spent $26.9 million in the luxury tax.

This tax money was of course distributed to some of the small market teams. You can argue that having the most money means that things are stacked in your favour. It doesn’t mean that you get the best team. Paging your 2009 Washington Redskins…

One of the things that I love about the baseball season is that it changes everyday. You play games daily, and its all about keeping yourself going over the course of the six months regular season. Something is happening everyday, which keeps your focus on the games.

This all changes for the post season, where it seems that they have more off days than games played. The Yankees were able to win with only a three man rotation (I don’t think they really had a fourth). But, you don’t really get the same rhythm in the post season, which is a shame. I don’t understand the need for travel days, especially when you are staying in the same city.

Before I get emails from people, I do know that the Diamondbacks did more or less use two pitchers when they won their World Series. A certain dup of Messers Johnson and Schilling, or as I called them the K twins.

Yes, the Red Sox (God bless them, and all who sail in them) got to the playoffs, but there was something missing from the team this season. There wasn’t a batter this season who was able to put the team on their shoulders when needed.

Previously, David Ortiz was this man. However, with his struggles no one was able to step up and take his place. Having Victor Martinez will improve the lineup, but they still require a big time bat. If Big Papi can get his mojo back, just forget that I wrote this paragraph.

See you in 73 days, when pitchers and catchers report. I can’t wait.

So onto the picks:

Atlanta (4-3) over Washington (2-5)
Chicago (4-3) over Arizona (4-3)
Baltimore (4-3) over Cincinnati (5-2)
Indianapolis (7-0) over Houston (5-3)
New England (5-2) over Miami (3-4)
Green Bay (4-3) over Tampa Bay (0-7)
Jacksonville (3-4) over Kansas City (1-6)
Seattle (2-5) over Detroit (1-6)
New Orleans (7-0) over Carolina (3-4)
San Diego (4-3) over Giants (5-3)
San Francisco (3-4) over Tennessee (1-6)
Philadelphia (5-2) over Dallas (5-2)
Pittsburgh (5-2) over Denver (6-1)

Last Week: 8-5

Season: 79-37

Bye for now