I woman called our sports department today wanting my prediction for the World Series. That's like asking a three year old what time it is. They may be right once a year. But you would never bother asking. Well she did. She claims I said the Red Sox would win the ALCS in 7. I don't remember. Generally, I forget my predictions as soon as I make them, hoping that you will forget them as well. As I've said many times, if I was paid to make sports forecasts like a meteorologist predicts weather, I would have been out of a job years ago.

So if you are a Red Sox fan, you may not like what I am about to write. I like the Sox. I think they win this series in 5 games, certainly no more than 6. Sorry. Kiss of death. I know. But I think this time I may actually be right back to back times. After all, if the Sox can win 2 World Series in four years, than anything is possible, right?

To me, it is pretty simple: Yes, the Rockies have won 21 of 22. Yes, they had the highest fielding percentage of any team in baseball history. And yes, they have some young players who we'll be hearing about for the next 15 years. But the Red Sox are simply better. The Sox have superior pitching, better clutch hitters, the home field advantage at Fenway and the Rockies may be a bit rusty after 8 days off. Red Sox win in 5. Can you say dynasty?