MLB Playoff Positing

Each MLB postseason contender's fans swear their team will win it all. Below is a list of the teams and why they will win, according to fans. I think it's quite funny.



Angels: We can catch the Rangers with the final three games of the season being head-to-head! From there, no one can beat our 1-2 punch (Weaver and Haren) with the momentum we'll have!
What they really mean: We gotta win all of our remaining games and hope that Weaver doesn't have a bad performance if we make the playoffs.

Arizona: Upton's a stud! We've got the momentum! And don't forget Ian Kennedy (possible 20 game winner).
The facts: Upton is a stud with no playoff experience. They beat up on the NL West Dodgers, Padres, Giants (who couldn't put up more than three runs all year), and Astros. Ian Kennedy has only faced AL pitchers while he was a Yankee. And they weren't too kind to him.

Detroit: We're the AL Central Champs and Verlander is our Cy Young/AL MVP.
What really happened: They are the only team over .500 in the AL Central. Verlander has been unbeatable for the most part of the season. But Doug Fister as your #2 starter?? Can Verlander pitch every game?

 Milwaukee: We're in Beast Mode with 2 NL MVP candidates! Greinke is one of the best pitchers! And we've got T-Plush, take that!
What they really meant: Please don't let us play on the road. If we could just make it back to Miller Park! (Worst road record among contenders. I mean like really atrocious, 35-38.) I sure hope Fielder's impending Free Agency helps him put up huge contract numbers!

Boston: We're awesome. We've already won the AL Pennant. And Adrian Gonzalez is MVP. Things are so good, Clay Bucholz might even be back before the playoffs.
Truth: They are no longer the favorites to win the world series, let alone the pennant, not even the division. Their pitching is kinda shabby, so much that they're trying to rush Bucholz through his rehab. And they're tailspinning. Do you smell panic?

Braves: It's our year! We can topple the Phillies, no one else!
What's really going on: Braves have lost the wind in their sails. Not to mention two of their best starting pitchers. Cards are close to catching them. Even if they do make the postseason, I see a first round exit.

Yankees: We're going to take the division and use our lineup to push through opposing pitchers! Chase for 28 here we come!
And the hard truth: Who's pitching game 2? Will A-Rod be healthy? Is Granderson going to get back to form? Lots of questions. . .

Phillies: We're the best team in baseball! We have the best pitching!
deja Vu says: Same story they say every year. Didn't they have the best team in baseball last year? Pitching or not, their lineup can throw up some stinkers. And you never know when a team like the 2010 Giants is going to shock and awe you in the NLCS.

And just for fun. . .

Tampa Bay: We can sweep the Sox now, finish strong, gain momentum, win the title.
Abe Lincoln says: You had a good final push, but even if you do make the playoffs, you'd have to face teams that are simply better than you. But it would be nice to see you put Boston in 3rd.

There you have it. If what fans said were true, there would be 9 world series champions. But as we all know

THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE. . .