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Thursday, October 09, 2008

Will it be glitz or grit in World Series?

From one of the great names in sports journalism, Anthony Andro.

The teams in the league championship series have been raised in different ways.

The silver-spoon teams — the Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers — are competing against two gritty franchises, Tampa Bay and Philadelphia, in the league championship series.

sptaylor Posted: October 09, 2008 at 09:56 AM | 5 comment(s)
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   1. Greg Franklin Posted: October 09, 2008 at 12:47 PM (#2975238)
That is dry, dry humor, sptaylor. TFA hits every cliche in the book.
   2. JJ1986 Posted: October 09, 2008 at 12:50 PM (#2975241)
Has the writer not seen Kevin Youkilis's facial hair? That alone makes the Red Sox a gritty team.
   3. Eddieot Posted: October 09, 2008 at 12:51 PM (#2975244)
Can I call BS on every series preview I read that lists the Phillies home run proficiency as a negative? Do "manufactured" runs count more in the postseason? Rollins and Victorino each hit key HRs in the NLDS. Would it be better if they had concentrated on infield singles and sacrifice bunts? Would that have made them grittier?
   4. Hey, it's what Johan uses (Matt) Posted: October 09, 2008 at 12:52 PM (#2975248)
TBS is going to get the series it wants. As great a story as Tampa Bay’s worst-to-first rise would be, Boston’s experience nullifies Tampa Bay’s home field.

Great...except FOX is broadcasting the World Series.
   5. Jose Canusee Posted: October 09, 2008 at 05:05 PM (#2975479)
Andro doesn't like HR's because he's pumped up on McGwire
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