Rocks & Sox Series Preview

This years World Series has rout written all over it. The upstart Rockies can't possibly keep their current streak of 22 of 23 games going right through Fenway park, can they? I don't think so. It isn't so much that the Rockies aren't hot, it's just, last year not withstanding, the American League is just better than the National League. The Rockies have been beating up on such lightweights as the Diamondbacks and the Phillies. Both of those teams were severely flawed. The Rockies haven't faced anything like Ortiz and Manny. Nothing like Beckett, Schiling and Daisuke. The senior circuit is just outclassed right now.

If the Rockies have any chance of winning, they have to win game one. Set the tone that they aren't afraid of Beckett and can keep their roll going even after their long layoff. I don't think this is going to happen.

Bonnix's Prediction: Sox in 5

American Idol

Tom Brady bangs hollywood actresses, top shelf models and throws touchdowns at an alarming rate. This guy is quietly tearing up the quarterback record book! Through seven games, Tom Brady has 27tds, 2700yrds, 2ints and a passer rating of 138. At this point in the season, he is on pace to annihilate Peyton Manning's record of 49tds. Most importantly, the Patriots are 7-0 and destroying opponents.

Amazingly, this record setting pace is barely garnering any extra press coverage for Brady. The attention Favre got for his hot start during the first 3 games was overblown and as short lived as his success. Perhaps its because Brady makes it look so easy. He now has Randy Moss who he refers to as having the "best" set of hands he has ever seen.

In fact Brady's off the field sexual performances still grab all of his headlines. To me he is playing like a guy who was embarrassed last year and has something to prove. He is subtly very, very competitive. Brady's problem may be that he still plays in Boston and the Pats will always be second fiddle to the Red Sox. This may play in his favor as he is sneaking up on the record book and another Super Bowl title.

Red Sox Nation-Alive and Well!

Boston knows how to end a curse and forget it ever existed. Take note Cub nation. I was talking to Bonnix following game 5 victory and he stated he knew the Red Sox were going to win. Amazingly, this is how much Boston has changed its image. Formerly, you would never have thought they could come back down 3-1.

Their ALCS against the Yankees during their series run can no longer be considered lucky. They've done it again and have an incredible amount of confidence. Boston came back and crushed the Cleveland. The 1-2 combo of BIG Poppy, and Manny is as impressive as I've seen in the last ten years. Beckett is an unstoppable force who will start against the Rockies because they didn't even need him down the stretch.

The Red Sox seem to have now written the book on how to lift a curse (i.e. stop being shitty). They have premier ownership, management, players, fans and stadium, but most importantly, they are still hungry. Its that hunger that gets them through these tight series. Many teams have the talant, but not the desire.

Under normal circumstances, I'd give this World Series to the Sox in 5, but the Rockies are smoldering. Winning 23-24 in baseball is almost unthinkable. Colorado may be intimidated, but they have already overachieved to an unrealistic degree. I'll go with Rockies in 6.