mlb world series prediction.  

The New York Yankees will win the World Series this year. Why am I picking the Yankees? That is due to C.C Sabathia not having to pitch in a game seven against the Angels. Had C.C had to go in game seven he would have had to start again on a three day rest period and would only be able to pitch two games in the series. By not pitching and being able to have almost a weeks rest before game one start he can pitch 3 times if needed. Also another issue to me is closer Brad Lidge for the Philadelphia Phillies. While he has pitched well in the post season so far, but he has two blown saves and a lose against the Yankees this year. If they need him to step up in the 9th I don't like the Phillies chances. Outside of Cliff Lee I would say the Phillies have some questions in starting pitching. Can Cole Hamels be dominate in the Fall Classic like he was last year? Lineup wise you have to like the Yankees offense over the Phillies too. A-Rod has been the best hitter in the post season by far. Mark Texeria also has the golden glove out there at first and is key to the success of the Yankees on defense. Don't get me wrong, Jimmy Rollins is great and so is Ryan Howard among other good hitters on the Phillies. However, with the way Jeter has been stepping up too I don't think the Phillies can keep up. I expect a long series, but I expect a Yankee win in 6 games.