Who are the best players still in the hunt for the World Series championship?

Question

One pitcher, one position player....

My answer is Jose Reyes and Billy Wagner, I also predict Jose Reyes will be World Series MVP

So a Card fan gives me a thumbs down for my question because I am rooting for my team's guys? Albert is an awesome hitter, Carpenter is a pretty good pitcher, but he is far from the best pitcher remaining. Dan Harren, Billy Wagner, Houston Street, Aaron Heilman, the Zamunga (sic) set-up man for the Tigers are all better. This question was built for being a "homer" answer forum, but Carpenter takes it too far.

Becca, the guy below you gave me the thumbs down, I didn't mean to offend you. The great thing about sports opinion is when the numbers are close, the argument can go on forever, if respectful.

Answer 1

I have to echo what the first guy said. Carpenter and Pujols. Too bad the rest of the team isn't too great, I don't know if they'll make it to the world series or not.

Edit: I did not give you a thumbs down, for the record! However, I respectfully disagree with your assessment of the pitching, at least with some of them because I don't know all of those pitchers

Edit again: Carpenter is way better than Harren!!! although, Harren is good. I would like him back.

Edit again: no way I could be offended! I like your questions :)

Answer 2

Chris Carpenter and Albert Pujols. Carpenter will likely win the Cy Young Award again this year, and Pujols will be World Series MVP.

Go Cards!!!

Answer 3

Pujols of the Cards. He's the best hitter in the game today.

Beltran of the Mets. Probably the best five tool player today.

Answer 4

Carpenter and Pujols of the Cardinals

Answer 5

Watch out for Joel Zumaya (102 mph fastball with movement) and Todd Jones (control and effectiveness as a closer).