the 1 game wild card playoff is one of the best things going in the post-season. Awhile back neither Pittsburgh or the Cubs would be in the post season (2nd and 3rd best record in the MAJORS), this way they can still play for it. However, there has to be some sort of punishment for not winning your division. That punishment is the 1 game playoff. I think it'd be hilarious (and sad) for all the hype the Cubs have been getting (deservedly so), that they'd be out after one game. It's gonna be an AMAZING game too... Cole vs Arrieta?
Quick eulogy... god-bless the Giants they hung in there almost to the end. Despite having half the offense on the DL, only one solid starter, a shaky as fuck bullpen and they kept it competitive. I'm hoping for a lot of unloading as there is a lot of late 30-somethings I really don't want to see on the roster next year. Get some PITCHING, the lineup is fine as it is.
Although I'm about to become the worlds biggest Mets fan, I'm rooting for the Pirates as they've always been my second team. Not ready to make predictions, however. The Cards are clearly the most dominant team but I'd say most of the teams are evenly matched. Gonna be a dog fight!
So everything is decided except the AL West and the 2nd AL wild card?