Sox and the Rox

I chose to use an alternative abbreviation for the Rockies, in honor of and in comparison to a high school team from near my hometown: Da Jug Rox.... I think the Rox (of Colorado) may be considered about as much of an underdog as the Rox (of Southern IN fame) were in every sporting contest in which they participated. Honestly, how are the Red Sox the prohibitive favorite? I get that they should probably be considered likely to win given their greater depth in pitching and overall higher level of experience and arguably talent -- but somehow the Sox are getting odds that seem a bit tilted. I guess it could be the "Notre Dame effect," which holds that in the three or four days from the time a line is released the line will move unfavorably with respect to Notre Dame due to the large amount of blind follower fans who place inordinately large wagers on their team. I have no idea if this is a true statement, but I do know that betting against ND has been profitable for me.

I don't think the momentum has worn off with the break (I don't really know if I believe in momentum across games?), but even if it has - Colorado won 21 of 22, which isn't something done on mojo alone... This team can flat out play with anyone and I think underestimating their ability to do all the small things that win games is a little presumptuous. It will be fun to watch and I'm willing to bet every game has more than 7 runs scored. GO NL! beat those little brat brothers. I'll take the Rox over the Sox in 6. I'll also take a snowstorm in game 5.