I'm an Indians fan (check my FR home page) and, believe me, Cleveland is wayyyyyyyyyyyy more cursed than Chicago is. As far as the Sox in the playoffs go, I'm pretty non-partisan although I do like the way the saloons are hoppin' here on da Sout' Side as long as they're winning.
HOW COULD THE INDIANS LOSE IN 1954 -- they were 111-43 with four hall of fame pitchers. It shows what can happen in a short series.
ROTATION
P Bob Lemon
23-7, 2.72 ERA, 21 CG
P Early Wynn
23-11, 2.72 ERA, 155 K
P Mike Garcia
19-8, 2.64 ERA, 5 SHO
P Art Houtteman
15-7, 3.35 ERA
P Bob Feller
13-3, 3.09 ERA