Thursday, October 15, 2015

The '6' Is Partying Like It's 1993

Toronto native and rap icon Drake said it famously : Started from the bottom now we here. The Blue Jays took both the 1992 & 1993 World Series. 22 years later would past until they made another playoff appearance. The ALDS is only a 5 game series and Toronto lost Game 1 & Game 2 at home. Fans didn't know if their beloved Jays would play another game at Rodgers Centre this calender year. Texas had all the momentum and dropped both games in Arlington. Setting the stage for Game 5 back in the '6'. Drake has also made that known from Toronto area code. Texas came out swinging Wednesday and took an early road lead. An interesting and controversial 7th inning basically decided the game and eventually the series. Jose Bautista long blast nearly blew the roof of the dome. Bautista is a long time Blue Jay that's been in town during the lean years. Now along with his teammates he's ALCS bound. Set to take on the defending American League champion Kansas City Royals. Right now the Jays not only have Toronto on their back, they have the entire country of Canada cheering them on ! 3 straight playoff wins after on the brink of elimination following an 0-2 hole.

Maddon Has The Cubs Believing World Series

Joe Maddon left his long time managerial job with the Tampa Bay Rays following the 2014 season. Former Red Sox GM Theo Epstein hired Maddon this past off season. During the 2015 season that hire has paid major dividends. Under Joe Maddon Tampa Bay made several playoff appearances including an American League pennant in 2008. Meanwhile the Cubs won the 2nd NL Wild Card this season. Chicago went into Pittsburgh and took on the Pirates in a one game playoff. Maddon with his unique managerial moves helped the Cubs advance to the ALDS. Wrigley Field witnessed history in Game 4 of the ALDS, it was the first playoff series clinching win at the historical venue. St. Louis who finished with the best record in baseball was sent packing by their NL Central rivals. Chicago is NLCS bound and will await the Thursday Dodgers/Mets winner for their opponent.