It was great that two teams that normally don't get to the World Series got there, with plenty of heart and talent. For the Rangers, what an accomplishment, to get to the World Series--Alas, this was not their year, but they made it to the big time and know they can do it again.
As for the Giants--who would have thunk it at the beginning of the season, where for years they were ranked to come in last or next to last in their division. It would have been nice to put a little money on them at the beginning of the season, eh? Good Going.
It ain't about California versus Texas, Liberal vs Conservative, San Francisco vs Houston, gay, homo, commie whatever....its just baseball--a favorite pastime to while away the time. Of course in the end it doesn;t amount to a hill of beans--but for just a moment, October unites a nation as we listen via radio or watch on television, the boys of October, playing a game where there has to be a winner and a loser. Tomorrow we get on with our lives
For us Sf Giants Fans, its been a long time coming and we are a bit happy. Ther are new names that will be etched into the hall of records. The win won't pay the mortgage or put gas in our car--but for a moment we can forget our troubles.
FOr the Texas Rangers fans, you get to say "Next Year" with the realization that you can go all the way to the big time--and maybe next year you will win it. Congrats for getting this far and Congrats for beating out the Yankees..
Realistically if the Rangers want to even win their division next year (The Angels will be back!) they are going to have to make some moves:
1. Guerrero is done, get rid of him.
2. Sign Cliff.
3. Work with Feliz to develop a second pitch to go along with his fastball.
4. See what trade value Michael Young still has and deal him.
5. Bring another bat, especially with Josh’s tendency to get hurt.
6. Find another catcher (Bengie enjoy your WS Ring, now get out of here, you slowpoke)
what a wonderful classy post!! I was at the game tonight and don’t know if it came across on TV... but MANY rangers fans stayed at least an hour and clapped for and congratulated the Giants and thier fans...