Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Kansas City Royals vs Toronto Blue Jays

Season: Royals 6 - 4

Starting Pitching: The Royals would love to start Tuck Buck every game but unfortunately they cannot. Rico Dali and Victor Guzman both had decent seasons for the Royals. The Blue Jays have one of the leagues best starters this season in Don Benson. Dennys Benes also had a very good season for the Blue Jays.
Edge: Both have solid rotations but the Blue Jays is better.

Bullpen: They both have decent closers. Miguel Owen for the Royals and Pascual Solano for the Blue Jays. The Blue Jays converted 78% of their save opportunities and the Royals 77%.
Edge: Slight edge to the Royals. I like Owen a little more than Solano.

Hitting: Both teams have impressive lineups. The Royals have the highest team BA in the league, and led the league in runs scored. The Blue Jays have a lot more speed, and a slight advantage in power. MVP candidate Willis Ulrich had an extremely impressive season for the Blue Jays. Javier Santayana hit 25 HRs and had 51 steals for the Blue Jays. Dallas Payton was impressive for the Royals (surprised he isnt an MVP candidate). Charlie Stone is a rookie of the year candidate.
Edge: Slight edge to the Royals.

Fielding: The Royals have the better fielding percentage and gave up fewer unearned runs. The Blue Jays have the better catcher.
Edge: Royals.

Pick: This one is tough. There both evenly matched but Ive got to go with the Blue Jays in 5.

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