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Tony's Top 5 best bets to win the World Series
5
Red Sox. A month ago, we might have placed them at No. 2. They are now banged up considerably, but check back with us in a few days. We might change our minds.
4
Dodgers or Phillies. Why the indecision? It's the National League, where everyone is equal. The Phillies have better talent. The Dodgers have been hot. Discuss.
3
Rays. Can we all agree now that they are for real? In the playoffs, scoring could prove to be a problem. But their bullpen is the best among postseason entrants. At least until the ninth inning.
2
Angels. The obvious class of the American League, they have speed, pitching, power, and defense. They have a terrific manager. They really should be in the World Series.
1
Cubs. Every 100 years, just like clockwork. Finally, an NL team with an AL lineup. Like the Angels, the Cubs have it all and are the obvious class of their league. But they won't win again until 2108.
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Tony Massarotti is a Globe sportswriter and has been writing about sports in Boston for the last 19 years. A lifelong Bostonian, Massarotti graduated from Waltham High School and Tufts University. He was voted the Massachusetts Sportswriter of the Year by his peers in 2000 and 2008 and has been a finalist for the award on several other occasions. This blog won a 2008 EPpy award for "Best Sports Blog".
Tony's Top 5
NFL power rankings
5
Broncos. OK, we’re convinced. Kyle Orton is now 26-12 in his career as a starter. Josh McDaniels looks like a real coach. And the defense is much improved.
4
Saints. Went into Philly and beat the Eagles, went into New York and beat the Jets. Better defense than we thought. Right?
3
Vikings. If you’re a Vikes fan, Brett Favre should scare you come playoff time. But in the regular season? So far, so good.
2
Colts. Don’t look now, but only three teams in the NFL have allowed fewer points than Indy. And have we mentioned the quarterback?
1
Giants. They can run, pass and play defense. And did we mention they’re well-coached? Who needs Plaxico?
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