The baseball playoffs have been very entertaining.  And that’s not just because I’m a pumped up Indians fan after knocking off the “evil empire”.  The Tribe is proof that you can build a contending team through your farm system.  The Indians organization has certainly done a great job identifying and developing talent.  It’s no mean feat to defeat teams that are outspending you 3 or 4 to 1.

As far as the upcoming series, I give a slight edge to the Red Sox in lineups and closer.  Big Papi and Manny definitely form a better combo in the heart of the lineup.  And Papelbon is hands down a better closer than Borowsky.  But, I like the Tribe’s starting rotation better.  Sabathia and Carmona form a better 1 2 starting combo than Beckett and take your choice of Boston pitcher.  The bullpens are even to slight Indians edge as Tribe relief has been lights out so far. 

If the Tribe can win one of the first 2 in Boston, the series could be interesting.  It wouldn’t surprise me to see the series go 7.  Go Tribe!