First round playoff predictions

Colorado @ Phils: I expect Philly to win this series in 4 games, at most. They are substantially better on defense, starting pitching, and defense as well. The only weak spot they have is the pen, which they may not even need with the slightly above average Rockies starters.

StL@ Dodgers: I expect a Cards win here, also in 4 games. I wont be shocked if it is a sweep. I wont be shocked if it takes 5 games either, but i do think Cards win. Joe Torre has made the moronic decision to start Randy Wolf in game 1 instead of Clayton Kershaw, by far his best pitcher and arguably the best lefty in the NL. The Cards dont hit lefties well. Granted, Wolf is alefty , but he aint Clayton Kershaw. The only advantage the Dodgers have is in the pen. The Cards pen is solid, but not spectacular. The Dodgers pen is spectacular. Dodgers have better defense, but the top of the rotation for StL brings such a dramatic advantage to the table that the Dodgers are outclassed, by a mile.