Well unfortunatly we get the Yankees and Phillies in the World Series, and although I am hoping for a swine flu outbreak to force these two teams out of the World Series, I will preview it anyway breaking it down position by position.
Catcher: Carlos Ruiz vs. Jorge Posada: Although Posada has a good experience edge I feel he is past his prime as Ruiz is about to enter his: Edge-Phillies
First Baseman: Ryan Howard vs. Mark Teixeira: A great matchup but the experience edge of Howard from last year and the fact that he is surging while Tex is struggling gives Philly the edge.
Second Baseman- Chase Utley vs. Robinson Cano: A good matchup but Utley is a little better then Cano in every facet of the game giving the Phillies yet another matchup edge.
Shortstop- Jimmy Rollins vs. Derek Jeter: An amazing matchup but picking against Jeter in the playoffs is moronic so the edge goes to the Yanks
Third Baseman: Pedro Feliz vs. A-Roid: Despite the fact Feliz will be playing in his 3rd world series this decade vs. A-Fraud's first I have to give the edge to the former 3 time MVP and NYY.
Right Field: Jayson Werth vs. Nick Swisher- Werth is incredibly hot right now and is a superior defender to the cold Swisher, thus the Phillies have the edge.
Center Field: Shane Victorino vs. Melky Cabrera- A fantastic matchup between two young stars but the experience edge of Victorino gives Philladelphia the edge.
Left Field: Raul Ibanez vs. Johnny Damon- Raul Ibanez had started off hot but has cooled off recently but his far superior defense gives the Phils yet another advantage.
Bench: Dobbs, Bruntlett, Stairs vs. Gardner, Matsui, Hairston The Yankees have a clear edge hear with the speed of Gardner, the power of Matsui, and the versatility of Hairston
Starting pitching: Lee, Martinez, and Hamels vs. CC, Burnett, and Andy P. CC and Lee cancel each other out while Martinez barely edges out AJ and Pettite's experience edges out Hamels so it is a draw.
Relief: Durbin, Madsen, Myers, Park, Blanton vs. Coke, Joba, Hughes, Marte, Gaudin the length and experience edge of the Phillies gives them the edge in this matchup
Closer: Brad Lidge vs. Mariano Rivera- Rivera is the greatest playoff closer ever...enough said
Intangibles: the Phillies and Yankees are very similar in terms of makeup and experience in the World Series so the home field edge gives the Yankees the Intangibles advantage
Managers: Charlie Manuel vs. Joe Girardi- Manuel's experience from last year gives his team the edge.
In the end i see Philly winning this series in 7 thanks to their experience throughout the roster and the depth of their bullpen
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