A Crosstown World Series in 2006?
411957
It could happen. If it does, I think The Cubs will win. The reason is purely simple: Destiny will smile on them.\n\nForgot about all the logical reason why or why not either team would or wold not make it. You can throw logic out the window when Destiny is involved.\n\nDestiny was involved when the bosox won. Who ever though they would beat the Yankees? Especially after being down 3 games to none? And especially with that curse they had going on?\n\nDestiny was involved when the white sox won. They had that 1919 black soz scandal going on.\n\nBoth teams were cursed, but destiny choose to smile on them.\n\nBoth teams had the longest winless streak in W.S. play.\n\nNow it is The Cubbies turn.\n\nGO CUBBIES\nGO CUBBIES\n\nGO CUBBIES\nGO CUBBIES
565829
Disneyland would be one.\nMaybe  a major baseball stadium. Possible during the world series.\nMall of America the day after Thanksgiving.
919756
absolutely not.\n\nThey need to build that new team around some players, and Willis and Cabrera are the perfect candidates.\n\nThey have been interested in the past, because they thought that team was not good enough to compete yet, but it is. They can really make a run in 2007-08, Division or Wild Card, and win the world series (they have the pitching to do well in the postseason)\n\nI think they are smart enough to realise how much Willis helps that team, on and off the field, 06 was a bit of an off year, but he will be back. \n\nThey have saved a lot of money this year to pay him ($30mill in for revenue sharing, $15 out in payroll) so they can afford to keep him around.\n\nThey can add some players to fill some voids, Catcher will not be one of them, centre field will be.
72239
I think they'll win in 2006, its a pattern, 1st the red sox, then the white sox, next... the cubs. woohoo
972945
I hope so, NL Central had like 10 teams going for it, and AL Central was a fight between 3 really good team, and at the end of it, the Twins climbed from 12 games below .500 to aprx 30 some games above, and won the division by one game.\n\nFun\nFun\nFun\nBoth
483970
Last year they talked about the NL "worst", this year it's starting to look like the AL "worst". Hey I'd like to see the Dodgers and the Angels in the series but I don't think it'll happen this year. I guess it's still early enough in the season that anything could happen. However, in order for the Angels to even get to the playoffs, they'll have to change the way they're playing. Right now I'd put my money on the A's in the AL west and either of the Sox or the Cards to win the Series.
394021
No it's not fair that the winner of one game has home field advantage in the World Series.  Usually the team with home field advantage is the American League because they usually have the better League.  The team with home field advantage should be the team with the best overall record.  The All-Star game should just be a game for bragging rights, if not just for fun.
687533
I hope it is.  It's been a long drought since 1984.  \n\nI guess I can't complain too much though.  Unlike many Cubs fans and - until recently Red Sox and White Sox fans - I CAN remember my favorite team winning the World Series.\n\nI think the Tigs will stay in contention.  They seem to be having some troubles with the Yankees, but they can't possibly continue the winning streak they were on for the whole year.  If they stay healthy and continue to play good baseball, I can see an interesting September - and, hopefully, October too.
1185976
It should be a good test for both teams. The National League has been rather weak this year, with the Mets being the standout team. St. Louis being a close runner-up. The American League boasts about 6 good teams, including the battle for the AL East between Boston and the Yankees. This could be a statement series.
790296
The security at potentially clinching games is overwhelming now.  I think the turning point game was the final game of the 1976 ALCS when the Yankee fans totallly trashed the field after Chris Chambliss won the pennant for the Yankees on a 9th inning walk off homer.  It was not a new development for the home town crowd to jump onto the field for a pennant or World Series winning moment.  I have seen films of the Bill Mazeroski walk off home run in 1960 and he had trouble crossing the plate because of the number of fans who had run onto the field in celebration.   In the 2004 ALCS, when A-Rod was called out after limp wristedly slapping at Bronson Arroyo's glove, dozens of mounted New York policeman had to surround the field as a preventative.  They did not just show up, they were obviously at the Stadium and ready to go in case of just such an emergency.
1186319
Good question!  I would go with the Big Red Machine over today's overpriced, overpampered players any day.  Also the other "big red" team that year, the Red Sox, would beat the '05 White Sox.  \n\nThe 1975 World Series was the greatest Series ever, to date.  I don't think there were ever two so evenly matched opponents before or since.  And this from a Mets fan!
503306
Never?\n\nDivision Champs--1976, 1977, 1978, 1981\nNational League Champs--1915, 1950, 1983, 1993\nWorld Series Champs--1980\n\nLately, the problem has been the Atlanta Braves who are in the same division and have been the division champs for 15 years straight(except the 1994 'strike' year)...\n\nThe wild card is an option for them, unfortunately, there always seem to be one team who is a step ahead of them for that as well.  \n\nPhillies have the talent to be there this year as they have for the last few years.  If they would not fall apart at the end of the season as they have in the past, they could make it.
284758
Yes, I would love to see the MLB All-Star Game.  It's a great chance to see all the great players in one game and to partake in all the festivites.  As you pointed out the tickets are not cheap.  There is a problem that it's not competitive enough but now everybody wants their team to have homefield advantage in the WS.
1174346
Eventually. Fans of the Red Sox and White Sox probably have thought the same thing.
565392
I wish they would. It would be good for baseball. However, they need to win their division or be the wild card before they can compete for the right to play in the World Series. Both are highly unlikely in the next three years. They just do not have the talent/
234088
I think things are looking up for the Pirates, with the hiring of Jim Tracy and the signings of Jack Wilson and Jason Bay to long-term contracts.  But, I'd be lying if I said I thought they would win a World Series soon.  I think a more reachable goal is .500, which after 13 losing seasons, would be a good thing.\nIn response to the answer given by rhinoloco3000, I care for the Pirates, and I am not the only one.  Over 1.8 million people attended their games at PNC Park last season, which was an increase of .2 million over 2004's figure.  Ticket sales are on track to be even higher this season.
596687
Yes they can, and I wish they do but I'm not so sure they will... however as they are not my team and I just hate the lakers, I would advise you to keep your faith up untill they are actually out, my best Sports experience was not winning the World Series in 2004 with the Red Sox (It was great!!!!) but was beating the Yanks from being down 3-0, everything is possible in Sports keep up your faith and Good luck.