2007-10-22 16:04:57 · 20 answers · asked by Dr. WD 5 in Sports ➔ Baseball
The Rockies have been more amazing than, well, the '69 Mets.
Soothsayers predict they'll finally crumble in the 2007 World Series, though.
Boston advanced to late-season playdates with National League pennant winner Colorado by virtue of a comeback from 3-1down versus AL Central Division champ Cleveland.
Colorado swept both Philadelphia and Arizona en route to its incredible postseason drive and franchise's first-ever Fall Classic.
Boston, which won the 2004 World Series, opened as a big favorite to win both Game 1 and the best-of-seven meeting.
Las Vegas Sports Consultants Sunday night sent Boston out as a minus $2.00 favorite to win the series and the number quickly shot to minus $2.30.
LVSC oddsmaker Ken White cites the fact that Vegas bet shops seriously need Boston to prevail as a good excuse to wager on Colorado for those with a grudge against bookmakers.
"Every book in Las Vegas needs the Red Sox," White said.
"We opened Boston at minus $2.00 (to win the best-of-seven showdown) and it went to minus $2.30.
"We opened conservatively because if it goes too high, money will start coming back on Colorado.
"Boston was one of the favorites all season. You don't lose a lot of money on favorites."
The Rockies are another story.
"We sent them (futures) out at 75/1," White said. "I heard a couple books had them as high as 300/1 at one point."
The Fall Classic opens Wednesday at Fenway Park with Red Sox ace Josh Beckett facing Colorado lefty Jeff Francis.
"Francis is going to have his work cut out in Game 1, especially being a lefty," White observed. "You have that short porch in left and I can just see doubles bouncing off the wall."
The oddsmaker believes Colorado's nine-day layoff definitely will work against the Rockies, an argument with which a pair of Professional Handicappers League members totally concur.
"That's a big advantage for Boston," White said.
"Francis hasn't pitched since Oct. 11 and there's no way he can be sharp.
"He'll need time to loosen up."
East Coast PHL sports analyst >Bill Fishman dittos that an extended vacation might have been more enjoyable for the Rockies spent hanging out at a Tropics spa than spinning wheels in snow of the type that blanketed the Mile High City on Sunday.
"The layoff will hurt the Rockies," Fishman echoed.
"They've had over a week to get ready for their opponent.
"They will make it entertaining, but the Sox win easily.
"They would've given the Tribe a decent showing and had a chance to win, though."
The Midwest's Jimmy Boyd, Fishman's PHL associate, agrees with "Fish" as well as Las Vegas' official oddsmaker that Boston's seasoning is a main ingredient in what makes the Red Sox hot.
"Boston is the more experienced club," Boyd said.
"With homefield advantage and two games with Josh Beckett on the hill, one has to think the Red Sox will prove victorious.
"To pick Colorado in this series, one would be picking on the hope that Colorado stayed hot and that's it.
"Boston has them in every area.
"Even with that being said, this series is likely closer than expected.
"I say Boston in six."
White gives pitching and offensives nods to the Red Sox, but tosses the Rockies a defensive bone.
"One thing I found interesting about the Red Sox is the ALCS marked the first time all year their three starters (Beckett, Curt Schilling and Dice-K) were pulled back-to-back-to-back before they finished the fifth inning.," he said.
"Colorado has it together defensively.
"They also have games at home in which Boston gets no DH.
"I don't think the DH rule will hurt Colorado.
"They can take somebody off the bench to hit for the pitcher at Fenway, but Boston can't use the DH in Colorado."
White acknowledgeds both league reps have Big Mo going for them.
"They both have momentum, but it's hard to carry over momentum, especially after a layoff," White observed.
"I think a better phrase is 'great chemistry.'
"Both of these clubs have solid chemistry, but I think if you're talking talent, you have to go with the Red Sox."
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2007-10-23 04:56:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The Rox are gonna rock the Sox in 6! I ought to admit via that I jumped the Rockies bandwagon however in contrast to different persons I will likely be cheering for them for the relaxation of my lifestyles, except they by some means meet the Tigers within the World Series which I incredibly doubt will ever occur. The Rockies have the nice safeguard in baseball. There isn't any means the Sox are gonna beat the Rox. GO ROCKIES! This is Rocktober no longer October!
2016-09-05 20:35:37 · answer #2 · answered by belk 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, you don't win 21 of 22 games and sweep your way into the World Series by luck. The way the Rockies are playing and handling themselves, they have a great shot at it. They are playing another hot offensive team in the Red Sox, as they did with the Phillies. One thing that creeps into mind is that Boston is postseason experienced whereas, Philadelphia and Arizona (the '07 club) weren't. Some players might have been, but not the group as a whole. Boston plays loose most of the time so a few games could get away from them, however they play best with their backs against the wall. 2004/2007 ALCS is proof.
Maybe Colorado won't get cocky if they go up 3-1, 3-0 like Cleveland did and continue to play a 4th game like it was a game 7.
This matchup isn't the easiest to predict. It could very well tip back and forth.
Anyone saying that Boston can't be beat in the postseason at Fenway is kidding themselves. Same goes for anyone saying Colorado can't handle the Series.
Florida ... 2003 rings a bell. David beat Goliath. (This is not a statement about Beckett, it's about heart). Hell, last year, St. Louis beat Detroit ... same deal.
2007-10-22 17:30:48 · answer #3 · answered by zinshades 2 · 3⤊ 2⤋
The Rockies don't have enough arms to get through a series against the Sox. Sure, Jeff Francis as the anchor of your rotation will fly against the D'Backs, but not against the Sox. Dont count on this one going past 5 games.
2007-10-22 17:06:26 · answer #4 · answered by Jamie D 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Rockies in 6 !
This will shock Red Sox Nation!
2007-10-22 18:17:38 · answer #5 · answered by BaseballFan4Ever 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Sox have a much better, varied bullpen, and that's our greatest strength in a series. I say Sox over Rox in 6.
2007-10-22 17:32:27 · answer #6 · answered by Wanderer 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hopefully Rockies.
2007-10-22 17:02:29 · answer #7 · answered by answer_man 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Rockies! All the Way!
I think it is kind of Funny how everybody doubts them and says they probably wont even make it into post season; an then! KabooM were in the WS!!
Boston, prepare to Meet the New and improved Colorado Rockies! Ready for Your A**whoopin'?
The Rox haven't lost in post season! as in Undefeated! Can boston say the same!?
Go Rox Wednesday night!
Remember: it's Rocktober!!
2007-10-22 17:03:22 · answer #8 · answered by pkirsch 2 · 3⤊ 2⤋
This will be Boston Redsox ,All the way and to tell you the truth in which i don't like to Bragg about Boston will sweep the series. So please put the champagne to chill at this moment. Colorado has to be realistic, Boston pitching is to strong and the line up to " POWERFUL " The Redsox are pump up,They will take care of business quick,It's going to be hard choosing an MVP winner, Because the entire teams has played amazing,That's why their in the W/S,They came to get what belongs to them " THE 2007 W / S CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE "
2007-10-22 19:43:26 · answer #9 · answered by Gilberto c 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm 110% behind Colorado Rockies. The youth effect will get the Boston dizzy.
2007-10-22 16:33:09 · answer #10 · answered by d_ridah2002 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Hmmmmmmm...I guess what Boston should do is appeal to Bud Selig to dock them three games due to looseness.
"I hereby decree that you, Boston Red Sox, shall be removed of three games because you guys are too loose."
And, after that, dock the bastards another game for every chin beard, soulpatch, and Manny Ramirez dreadlock, as well.
I should be concerned about these improprities, and not doubt the absolute power of the comissioner's office.
*shudders*
2007-10-22 18:39:44 · answer #11 · answered by Adam 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋