[kr49erfan]

Quote: Originally Posted by etched Chaos

Really? So when the Pirates win a series against a playoff team in the regular season that makes them a better team? The hottest team in the playoffs usually wins it all, it does not make them the 'best' team. Baseball is a game of slumps and hot streaks, its why they have 162 games in the regular season, and its also why the playoffs are considered a crapshoot, a 7 game series isn't enough to establish a best team (small sample size), but someone has to win. So I respect the giants for winning it all, but best team they are not.

Valid point, a crapshoot may be pushing it. In 2010 overall we faired well against the Phillys, going 7-5. I also agree they are not the best team, personally I think Red Sox are. A do believe we belong at three at this point in the beginning of the season.