2010 World Series: Rangers vs. Giants

[paulcarek]

No predictions, just a fervent hope that my Giants finally win one.

Semi-interesting side note to the Series: Wasn't Giants at Texas the first matchup after MLB introduced inter-league play?

[chaddurbin]

sanchez/bumgarner was effective against the phils' lefty lineup...that's not gonna be the case with the rangers besides hamilton.

rangers in 6...unless lincecum can win 3 games and blow out his elbow.

[David R]

The absolute worst part of this series for me will be having to listen to Tim McCarver and Joe Buck. Compared to the Giants announcers who did all the games during the regular season (Duane Kuiper and Mike Krukow), I think McCarver and Buck are awful.

[Anthony S.]

Originally Posted by David R

The absolute worst part of this series for me will be having to listen to Tim McCarver and Joe Buck. Compared to the Giants announcers who did all the games during the regular season (Duane Kuiper and Mike Krukow), I think McCarver and Buck are awful.

Agreed.

[tbob]

In this year of the Cowboys and Texas Longhorn debacles, if the Rangers don't win the whole state will go in to mourning.

Even though Huff will touch second base on a game winning hit, Posey will not be confused by a pop-up and Panda will not have a ground ball hit a pebble and bounce over his head, the Giants are still cursed. Rangers in 5. Sorry Matty and Muggsy.
C.J. Wilson is a lot better than most people think and this "Cliff Lee light" will win 1, maybe 2 games in the Series. That's my bold prediction.

[DaveW]

If my UCLA guys can beat Texas in football, then I think it's the year for my
Giants to finally win the big one. They make me a nervous wreck, but Giants
in 7 close games. Also, I agree about Buck and McCarver being terrible - but
I kind of like to hear some of the stupid things McCarver says. My kids love
to go to www.shutuptimmccarver.com and read his quotes.

[nebboy]

Ill go with Lincecum over Lee and the batsin game one.
After that ???????????

I kind of like to hear some of the stupid things McCarver says
--DITO--

[JeremyW]

Giants win in six. Pitching almost always prevails in the post-season. Besides Lee, I'm not a believer in the Texas staff.

[tbob]

On a side note, everyone's favorite dunderhead Bud Selig announced today that there were not enough teams in the playoffs and wants to have 2 maybe 4 more added in 2012. Geez, the guy has been horrible and his used car salesman mentality (no offense to car salesmen on the board) shows a real inane attitude toward the history of the game. He doesn't want to trim the season back to 154 games but wants best of 7 series in the LDS. I guess they'll be playing almost to Thanksgiving. Can you imagine if Minnesota and Colorado make the WS in 2012. BRRRRRRRR.
Hey Selig, your ineptitude is showing once again. Please retire and do us all a favor.

[Rickyy]

I want the Giants to win...just like Mad Dog Russo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lM_8AQwk4gY

[Chris D.]

Originally Posted by nebboy

Ill go with Lincecum over Lee and the batsin game one.
After that ???????????

I kind of like to hear some of the stupid things McCarver says
--DITO--

http://www.shutuptimmccarver.com/

[GoldenAge50s]

I am going w/ the Rangers in 5 games.

[mybuddyinc]

Gott'a go with SF.

This is the very first time I have ever favored a NL team (other than the Phils) in my entire life !!!

[jimm]

Sf in 6

[Section103]

Originally Posted by David R

The absolute worst part of this series for me will be having to listen to Tim McCarver and Joe Buck. Compared to the Giants announcers who did all the games during the regular season (Duane Kuiper and Mike Krukow), I think McCarver and Buck are awful.

Kruk and Kuip are worth the MLB TV package alone (unless you happen to live in the Bay Area).

[pitchernut]

SF
a. in 7 (more games the merrier)
b. west coast team
c. that Texas manager pulled a pitcher in the middle of a no-no

[jimm]

True, add John Miller and Dave Fleming on the radio side too when KnK are on the tube, a great crew

[Kawika]

It would be neat if they brought in Hank Greenwald to do an inning (assuming he's up to it). One of the highlights of my "career" as a baseball fan was listening to HG on the radio doing the Giants day games whilst at work during my stint as a land surveyor in Palo Alto in the '80's. He was definitely a thinking man's announcer.

Me and Hank Greenwald (on radio at left elbow), 1985

[Anthony S.]

Hank was awesome. Very laid-back, conversational, wry style. As much as people like John Miller, I'll always prefer Hank.

[jimm]

A big fan of Hank (and Lon Simmons) also, what do you think of his kid at Fresno. Assuming you've heard him.

.

[Rickyy]

I always liked Hank Greenwald as well. His son sounds just like him. He did some Giants games this year. The tv and radio crew in SF is top notch esp Kruk and Kuip.

[tbob]

The Rangers better hope CJ is on or this Series could be over soon. Vlady in right field reminded me of Willie Mays in the outfield in his last year as a Met. Sad.