How do they compare?

I thought that since tonight is World Series Eve I'd compare the two teams to see what we can expect in Game 1.  So, here you go.  My feeble attempt to see who's going to win.

- Yankees - Tex
  Phillies - Ryan Howard
  Advantage - Phillies

Though Tex is one of my favorite players, he hasn't been having the greatest postseason ever.  He hit his share of dingers this year, but not like Howard.  He is a man among men.  I think he's only second in the NL to Pujols, who is a giant man among boys.

- Yankees - Robbie
  Phillies - Chase Utley
  Advantage - Even

Utley is a great second baseman, and he has a powerful stick.  But Robbie gets it done, too.  I think this one comes in neck and neck.

- Yankees - Jetes
  Phillies - Jimmy Rollins
  Advantage - Yankees

Don't get me wrong.  I actually like Jimmy Rollins.  But Derek Jeter is my pick for the AL MVP this year and he may be the World Series MVP if the Yankees can take it.  He is the best clutch hitter in the history of the game.  I think the nod goes to Jeter, in a big way.

- Yankees - A-Rod
  Phillies - Pedro Feliz
  Advantage - Yankees

This one isn't even close.  Compare A-Rod to Howard, if you want, and I think he still comes out ahead just because of the monster postseason he's having.  Yankees big here.

- Yankees - Johnny D, Melk Man, Swish
  Phillies - Ibanez, Flying Hawaiian, Wertz
  Advantage - Even

The Phils actually may come out a little ahead on this one.  Ibanez is having a great postseason and so is Victorino.  But Johnny D came through the other night and so did Melky.  I only worry about Swish in the outfield.  His arm is great, though, wouldn't you say Vlad?

- Yankees - Jorgie
  Phillies - Bako
  Advantage - Yankees

Not only do the Yankees have Jorge, but they have Molina who can come in at a moment's notice without too much degradation.  Slight advantage Yankees.

- Yankees - CC
  Phillies - Cliff Lee
  Advantage - Yankees

MVP of the ALCS.  Need I do more than to point you in that direction?  He was the man in the ALCS.  And don't worry about game 7.  If they have to play it, CC will be ready on three day's notice again.  Oh, just give me a reason.

- Yankees - Home
  Phillies - Away
  Advantage - Yankees


Quick.  How many games have the Yankees lost in the postseason in the new Yankee Stadium?  Yea, you got that right.  ZERO.  And that trend will continue on Wednesday night as CC shuts down the high-powered offense of the Phils. 

So, the total advantage comes to five categories Yankees, one category Phillies and two even.  I think there will be a lot of runs scored in this series, maybe none more than in the first and second games because of the wind and short porches.  But I'm thinking they'll all be scored by the home team. 

Let's go Yankees!