It’s that time again. Coulda been us, but it ain’t us. But, short of that, I don’t think it could have worked out much better. Two teams, each of whom led their league in wins, neither of whom has won a World Series, neither of which is is a top-ten market (Milwaukee is #38, Tampa is #11) battling for a world championship. Anyone who thinks they know which one is going to win is wrong.

Those who didn’t read the excellent Jayson Stark article tfloyd linked to should do so. Some of the evidence Stark cites is a little shaky, but the general point is correct. Baseball rocks as a competitive enterprise. And the NFL? Don’t make me laugh. (OK.. make me laugh in the comments. I could use a laugh.)

I know nothing about the beer above, but a Brew named Ray should be reissued for the World Series.

All things WS below, and I’ll have more Braves content sometime after somebody douses someone else in fake Champagne.