NLCS Preview

The Dodgers-Phillies series will not receive a positional breakdown but I still want to share my thoughts on the series that will produce the Red Sox opponent in the World Series. The Dodgers have a lot of momentum after beating up on the Cubs in the NLDS. Manny Ramirez is in a trance at the plate that any true Red Sox will tell you is so unbvelieveable, you never want to miss one of his at-bats. The Phillies are no slouches either. In the NLCS for the first time since 1993, the Phillies have a great lineup, featuring Chase Utley, Ryan Howard, Jimmy Rollins, and Pat Burrell, and a great pitching staff, which is headlined by Cole Hamels and Brad Lidge. A Red Sox-Dodgers World Series would be the ultimate in drama and media attention -- Was that Nomar and NESN's own Lou Merloni at the Foxy Lady last night? Gayla and Laura will have multiples the entire Series -- but I don't see it happening. Phillies in 5.