2008 MLB Postseason

Playoff Predictions:

National League:
Cubs - have been the best team in the NL the entire season and there is no reason why they shouldn't be in the World Series as the NL representative.
Dodgers - dangerous with Manny but their pitching is very suspect. I'll be rooting for the Dodgers because Manny is entertaining and I might as well root for Torre (even though I was for him getting fired from NY).
Phillies - could compete with the Cubs because of their potent offense and Cole Hamels.
Brewers - Sabathia will not be ready for Game 1 which means they are not winning the series. Sheets is hurt and the bullpen is not that good.
NLDS Predictions:
Cubs over Dodgers in 4
Phillies over Brewers in 5
NLCS:
Cubs over Phillies in 6

American League:
Angels - best and most complete team in baseball all year. They got what they needed (a bat) in Mark Texeira, have excellent starting pitching and the best bullpen in baseball. Their playoff nemesis is Boston but they are 9-1 vs. the Red Sox this year.
Red Sox - Beckett isn't starting until Game 3 and is not 100%. Offense is not the same without Manny.
Rays - showed great resiliency in September by holding of the Red Sox for the Division. Were great at home this year and have two very good top of the rotation starting pitchers.
Twins/White Sox - Both teams are hot and will be good competition for the Rays. Experience will help.
ALDS Predictions:
Angels over Red Sox in 5
Twins/White Sox over Rays in 5
ALCS:
Angels over Twins/White Sox in 6

WORLD SERIES:
CUBS over ANGELS in 7

Logic tells me that the Angels are the better team and will win the championship. However, we've seen over the past few years that the best team does not always win the championship (see 2007 football Giants). I just have a feeling about the Cubs this year. In the last few years the White Sox and Red Sox won the World Series. If they can do it, so can the Cubs.