Chapter 80.4: World Champion Phillies

No one picked them in my poll. None of my friends thought they'd win. I thought it was possible, but I expected the Rays pitching to dominate. But no, the Phillies are the World Champions.

Congratulations, Phils. But next year, we're going to be gunning for you.

Let's Go Mets! Let's Go Mets! Let's Go Mets!

Chapter 72.6: Giants!!!

They did it!

The Giants have won the Super Bowl, defeating the heavily favored New England Patriots. This truly was one of the most exhilerating sports experiences of my life. Not quite as thrilling as Game 6 of the 1986 World Series or as satisfying as the Mets victory in that same series.

This game was even more thrilling than the Giants last Super Bowl victory, over the Buffalo Bills, because that was largely due to Scott Norwood's failure to make a field goal.

Eli to Tyree! Eli to Plaxico. Fantastic memories that every Giants fan will cherish for generations.

Thanks guys. Enjoy the much deserved accolades!

Chapter 69: Rocking Good Time

The Rockies win the pennant! The Rockies win the pennant. The Rockies win the ...

No, it just doesn't have the same ring to it that other teams might have created, though, to be honest, neither does "Congratulations to the National League Champion Diamondbacks," though we've heard that and more in the past.

But, as a National League fan, I do wish former Met Clint Hurdle and his team well in the World Series, whether they play the Indians or the Red Sox -- both of which will give them a run for their money. I'm surprised that Arizona wasn't able to break the Rockies winning streak, and I'd be more surprised if they can sweep their eventual World Series opponent. But stranger things have happened.

For now, the Rockies have to withstand nine days of dormancy. Let's see what kind of club they have when they finally take part in their first ever World Series.