World Series 2003

Both the San Francisco Giants and the Midwest Giants (aka Chicago Cubs) have been trounced and bounced by the Fish from Florida. Let's hope they can make it a hat trick and keep rolling right over the Yankees. The Marlins are a good team, and play with a lot of energy. If they keep the same attitude, they'll have no problem with New York.

Back to Chicago: I thought taking out Russ Ortiz in Game 6 last year was bad, but blowing a 3-1 series lead in Chicago? Come on Dusty, you've got flamethrowers in the bullpen and you leave Kerry Wood in the game. Last year, you took out Ortiz in favor of a spent bullpen. I guess I just don't get Dusty Logic. It's almost as inane as J.T. Snow Logic: "Let's see, I'm not fast, and the ball is hit right in front of the left fielder, but hey I'll try to score anyway, with Rich Aurilia on deck (with Bonds to follow) and a future Hall of Fame catcher waiting for me at the plate." JT, you did your best, and put a first class lick on Pudge, but again, his nickname is "Pudge" for a reason. Better luck next year. As one of my favorite Giants, I thought you would somehow pull it off and score. Still, I'll never forget watching that play unfold. It's more memorable than you picking up Darren Baker last year.