We here in the construct of my imagination would like to wish the Oakland Athletics a safe and uneventful trip back home, and a peaceful and relaxing offseason. It’s really in their best interests not to have burdened themselves with the tedium of celebration and the awful pressure attendant with going to the World Series. I salute them on deciding to bow out as quickly as possible, it was the best thing, really.
As for los Tigres, well, they have the better part of a week to relax and enjoy the remainder of the NLCS, waiting to see who doesn’t lose. Here’s to hoping to see a third Detroit-St. Louis series, to break the 1-1 tie.
St. Louis is doing its part by trotting out the big bats from all the usual suspects: wiry contact hitter So Taguchi last night and pitcher Jeff Suppan tonight. Next up, an upper deck blast by Eckstein? Grand slam from the bat boy? 2-1 Cards.
