PSP's Phils' Pick

I still can't believe it is October 8th and I'm talking baseball. This is not a time for baseball. I should be able to bitch and complain about Andy Reid and the Eagles foibles full time. I'm still not sure how to react.

Basically, the Phils have a great opportunity. How many times over the years has a Philly team gotten to this point only to be facing down a goliath? (Think Sixers vs. the Shaq, Kobe Lakers; the Birds vs. the Pats dynasty in the Super Bowl or the Flyers vs. the Gretzky/Messier Oilers.) There is no overwhelming favorite this year. I wouldn't be shocked if any of the 4 teams won the title. That's why the Phils have to take advantage of this opportunity.

Unfortunately, I'm not sure they can. The Dodgers have the feel of a team that is gelling at the exact right time. They are a completely different team after acquiring Manny and now that Furcal is back healthy. I just get the feeling that the Dodgers may be too much for our Phils, especially with how deep the Dodgers' lineup is compared to ours which has been a little top heavy this season compared to last.

However, I don't believe that the Phils are so over matched that they can't win. Plus, the whole Red Sox/Dodgers World Series that the national media is lusting after, due to the myriad of story lines, is way too convenient to actually happen. Nevertheless, I just see the Dodgers having less question marks and more talent top to bottom. Oh and I almost forgot, they have Joe Torre running their ship and we have Uncle Cholly. 'Nuff said.

I see the Dodgers in 6.