Hip Hip HooRAYS!

Last night as I watched the playoffs I wish I would have written a playoff preview. It's too late to say that now, but all three of the teams I've picked to win won last night.

Coming into these playoffs I really thought the Cubs were overated and with the way Zambrano has pitched lately I'm worried the Cubs may go down 2-0 at home today. Plus I'd never want to mess with a Joe Torre team in the playoffs. I've always hated the Yankees, but I've always really respected Mr. Torre.

Also thought that regular season statistics don't matter. Just because the Angels took 8 out of 9 from the Red Sox doesn't mean we can crown them victorious in the first round. Boston knows how to play in October and as I watched Jon Lester, Jacoby Elsbury, Jed Lowrie, and Justin Masterson play critical roles in the Red Sox victory I couldn't help but wonder how hard we tried to trade Johan Santana to Boson. Just wondering...

Phillies versus Brewers will be an interesting series. I think the Phillies are a dangerous team to go deep into this playoffs. Their offense is just so deep. Cole Hamels looked great yesterday, but C.C. Sabathia will attempt again to put this Milwaukee team on his back.

Most importantly, today's game 1 between the Chicago White Sox and the Tampa Bay Rays. If you can't tell by the title I'm going for the Rays this October. What a great story! Plus, it's another reason to root against Chicago. How about a sweep for Tampa Bay!

Give me a T-I-G-E-R-S!

After both the White Sox and the Twins went 1-2 in their final season series, neither team was able to step up and win the division. The Twins had two ugly, uninspiring losses to Kansas City on Friday and Saturday, but thankfully took care of business Sunday at the Dome.

The final regular season game saw an amazing pitching performance from Scott Baker, a huge clutch hit from Delmon Young, sloppy defense from the Royals, and a possible 2nd AL Batting Title for Joe Mauer!

Unfortunately, Joe must wait before being crowned batting champ because there is potentially more baseball to be played. Which brings us to the Tigers...

The White Sox finished 1/2 game behind the Twins and thus need to play the rainout game against Detroit tomorrow night in Chicago. If Chicago loses the Twins clinch the division and are off to Tampa Bay for the first round of the playoffs. If Chicago wins the Twins fly to the Windy City for AL Central Tie Breaker at U.S. Cellular on Tuesday.

A tiebreaker in Chicago would be a tough win for the young Twins. I think this motivated club could handle the pressure, but I'd much rather have the day off and head to Florida to prepare for the playoffs. So that's where for one day, just one day, all Twins fans and MVB readers are becoming Tiger's fans for a day. I'm so excited to hang out with these people...

Tomorrow's game is 1 pm CT on ESPN2. Tune in and Go Tigers!