I have had a couple days to think about the World Series and lack of competitiveness that it was. Bottom line...The Giants were better when they had to be. Pablo Sandoval delivered the first big blow in Game 1 with a 2nd inning home run off of Justin Verlander and then proceeded to hit 2 more home runs and all Detroit fans knew we were in trouble. That game finished 8-3 and then the Tiger bats went even colder. They delivered exactly 0 runs in the next 2 games. It wasn't as if the pitching was bad. Doug Fister and Anibel Sanchez were good. The vaunted Tiger offense gave them absolutely no run support. In game 4 Detroit, at least, put up some resistance, actually taking a lead in the game (albeit short lived). When all was said and done the San Francisco Giants won their second World Series in 3 seasons and Detroit lost their second in 7 seasons.
The biggest bust was Prince Fielder going 1-14 in the Series with 7 strikeouts. I guess Detroit fans now know how Yankee fans felt watching Alex Rodriguez. To make matters even worse, triple crown winner Miguel Cabrera watched a fast ball (right down the middle) zoom by for strike 3 ending the game and the season. Not often do you see him fooled but that goes to show how good the Giants pitching was.
Another thing that I noticed from the series was that SF was more of a team. They seemed to play for each other and play with so much enthusiasm as if they were little leaguers again. They even had a pre game ritual they went through that was similar to one you may see at a basketball or football game. (see link below) Anytime they hit a home run or scored a run they were so fired up. In Game 4, Cabrera hit a go ahead home run (to give Detroit its first lead of the series) and trotted around the bases emotionless. Instead of getting his team and the fans fired up after crossing home plate, he took off his helmet, looked around with a blank stare, and did the same stupid little routine he always does with Fielder.
I enjoyed watching San Francisco play. I am a Detroit fan to the core and I usually hate the team that stands in the way of my team and championship. This opponent was different. I tip my cap to them, say well played, and hope for someone to step up next year and finish the job. Oh and a closer not name Valverde.
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The biggest bust was Prince Fielder going 1-14 in the Series with 7 strikeouts. I guess Detroit fans now know how Yankee fans felt watching Alex Rodriguez. To make matters even worse, triple crown winner Miguel Cabrera watched a fast ball (right down the middle) zoom by for strike 3 ending the game and the season. Not often do you see him fooled but that goes to show how good the Giants pitching was.
Another thing that I noticed from the series was that SF was more of a team. They seemed to play for each other and play with so much enthusiasm as if they were little leaguers again. They even had a pre game ritual they went through that was similar to one you may see at a basketball or football game. (see link below) Anytime they hit a home run or scored a run they were so fired up. In Game 4, Cabrera hit a go ahead home run (to give Detroit its first lead of the series) and trotted around the bases emotionless. Instead of getting his team and the fans fired up after crossing home plate, he took off his helmet, looked around with a blank stare, and did the same stupid little routine he always does with Fielder.
I enjoyed watching San Francisco play. I am a Detroit fan to the core and I usually hate the team that stands in the way of my team and championship. This opponent was different. I tip my cap to them, say well played, and hope for someone to step up next year and finish the job. Oh and a closer not name Valverde.
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