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Los Angeles Angels vs. New York Yankees

            As I said in my blog, I am picking the Angels to win the whole thing because they are the only ones this year that are playing for more than a trophy. A lot of times you’ll see the team that wants it most, not the most talented team, win the World Series and no one is playing for more than the Angels who are playing in memory of the late Nick Adenhart, their 22-year-old rookie teammate who died tragically in April when a car in which he was a passenger was hit by a drunk driver. The Yankees will be tough, but I think the Angels want it more

Angels in 6

Philadelphia Philles vs. Los Angeles Dodgers

            There are no major psychological advantages in this matchup, at least none like the one in the Angels/Dodgers matchup, but it certainly helps the Philles that they won this exact same series last year in five games in the NLCS. The rosters haven’t changed that much and in fact the Philles might actually be better with the addition of Cliff Lee. The Philles have two outstanding hitters, Ryan Howard and Chase Utley, and two ace esque pitchers in Cliff Lee and Cole Hamels, as well as depth throughout their rotation and their lineup. The only weakness is their bullpen, but Brad Lidge has pitched well in the postseason and so much of a closer’s job is psychological, so this hot streak in recent games for him is going to be huge.

Philles in 6