Phillies vs. Rays: The World Series They Don't Want You To See

Well its almost here, the World Series that "nobody" wanted. In a previous column , I wrote about how Selig and his cronies would shudder at the idea of a Brewers-Rays World Series, and while that did not happen, it looks like he better be prepared for at least half of that, namely the one participant I most wanted to see. This is a fans game and its more than just about national television dollars, ratings, and big markets. The Tampa Bay Rays. We all know their worst-to-first story that has been overstated about 1,000 times and how they lack the experience that they keep overcoming. There is nothing I've written here that hasn't already been said. I have 26 people to thank for this happening. I'd like to thank the Boston Red Sox entire 25-man roster for allowing this to happen. I'd like to thank Red Sox manager Terry Francona for stupidly using knuckleballer Tim Wakefield in the most crucial game of the season. Yesterday on ESPN's "Around the Horn," all four columnists: Jay ... (link)