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If The '69 Mets were the
"Miracle Mets", I don't know what adjective we can use to describe the
Colorado Rockies, but to say it is a remarkable story, just seems to
give them a lack of credit. There is not enough praise to bestow upon
this team, and that's truly what they are... a team. While the name
"Todd Helton" may ring a bell amongst baseball fans, the rest of the
team is definitely a 'who's who' of position players. Names like Troy
Tulowitzki, Garrett Atkins, Kaz Matsui, Vorvit Torrealba... these are
not exactly players names overheard at the local sports bar. However,
they are indeed going to be the names on a lineup card, when the World
Series gets underway a week from Wednesday. And, if you guessed that
names like Jeff Francis and Josh Fogg would be starting some of those
games, who even guess that they would EVER be pitching in a World
Series?! How about names like Hawkins, Fuentes, and Corpus? Would you
guess that this is a bullpen that posted an ERA of just over 2.00 in
the playoffs?! They have just completed an unprecedented modern day
run of winning 21 of 22 baseball games. And, if you haven't heard the
name Matt Holliday yet? You will. He's about to be named NL MVP and deservedly so. He's been the heart and soul of the team all year long. I worry about the eight day layoff between now and when the World Series gets underway, especially if Boston or Cleveland gets really hot in their series and come in with some big time momentum. Sound familiar Rockies?! Anyway you slice it, even if the Rockies don't go all the way, their run up until this point is one for the ages and while the 2007 Mets will be known for their crash and burn, the 2007 Rockies will be known as the "Don't Ever Give Up" team or the team that believes in each other. They actually remind me of the 1979 "We Are Family" Pittsburgh Pirates, who beat the Baltimore Orioles in the World Series that year. They were also the last team to win a Game 7 on the road. The Rockies style of play is just that way. it just reminds me of the way the Bucs played that year. I can't wait to see if their lucky streak continues. I am eating a big slice of Humble Pie, because I have said in the past that this team would never win anything until they domed the stadium. I guess that a classic example of "never say never." It's been a Rocktober to remember. Congratulations to the Rockies and the state of Colorado for winning their first pennant.

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