2008: THE YEAR OF THE FIGHTIN' PHILS

I love readingThe Reformed Pastor, but this time, he's all wet. The Fightin' Phils will reign triumphant this October. Now I can understand the frustration of Braves fans who have seen their team repeatedly choke in the post season, and Heaven knows that Phillies fans are familiar with frustration. But to side with a league that adopted the hated designated hitter over the team representing all that is good and pure in baseball (tongue firmly in cheek) is a travesty.

The Fightin's are a dangerous team throughout the lineup, and our pitchers can actually use the stick. They have bonded this year, winning what I believe is the toughest Division in baseball. As much as it galls this lifelong Cardinals, and for the past 20 years Phillies, fan to say it, ("c'mon boy, spit it out--you can do it), them there Mets and Braves are pretty good organizations. Sure Atlanta had a tough year, but history says thay'll be back, and the Mets are always a tenacious foe. But this was the Phil's year and they are chomping at the bit to get the Series underway.

So, here I go: Phillies in five and Shane Victorino as series and league MVP.