I was rooting for an '06 WS rematch myself. I am (of course) an STL fan, but I think the extra time off benefits the Tigers greatly. They get to set their SP rotation however they feel will benefit them most. The DET pitchers that are best on the road will pitch the 1st two games and be available for the last 2 games (if neccessary). I really think DET will take this one, BUT it won't be easy. I see the WS going to a minimum of 6 games.
SF is a good team offensively and the starting pitchers are very impressive. If neither team has an injury to a Starting Pitcher or a clutch or power hitter, it will be a great series.
I really think that SF beat STL b/c Kyle Lohse getting injured really destroyed the confidence of STL. Beltran's injury hurt some too, but Lohse not pitching at all in the series AND Chris Carpenter having serious trouble getting out of the 1st two innings in either game REALLY hurt the Cards' mentality.
Anyway, to answer the question--- DET over SF --- 4 g's to 2 g's
SF is a good team offensively and the starting pitchers are very impressive. If neither team has an injury to a Starting Pitcher or a clutch or power hitter, it will be a great series.
I really think that SF beat STL b/c Kyle Lohse getting injured really destroyed the confidence of STL. Beltran's injury hurt some too, but Lohse not pitching at all in the series AND Chris Carpenter having serious trouble getting out of the 1st two innings in either game REALLY hurt the Cards' mentality.
Anyway, to answer the question--- DET over SF --- 4 g's to 2 g's