Five Things to Expect from the 2010 World Series

The 2010 World Series is about to kick off between the two unexpected team, the San Francisco Giants and the Texas Rangers. Can the Giants continue their magical ride or will the rangers be able to ride Cliff Lee off into the sunset? Here are five things to expect from the 2010 World Series.

Cliff Lee Will Continue to State His Claim for the top Free Agent

In eight postseason starts, Lee has only managed a 7-0 record with a 1.26 ERA and a 67-7 strikeout to walk ratio. He has pitched awe inspiring baseball and has shown what he can bring to the table to a team with key players already in place. Any team who feels they are ready to make a run at the playoffs is already trying to figure out how much it would take to bring Lee to their team.

The Opening Game of the Series Will Have Fans Talking for Days

Cliff Lee is expected to open the 2010 World Series against the two-time NL Cy Young winner, Tim Lincecum. These two pitchers have shown in the playoffs they have what it takes to carry a team and are the difference makers everyone thought they would be. Any fan of baseball would be crazy to miss out on history in the making.

Catcher Bengie Molina Could be Guaranteed a World Series Ring No Matter Who Wins

The Rangers' catcher has the unique distinction of being guaranteed a World Series ring thanks to the trade that sent him from the San Francisco Giants on July 1^st to the Texas Rangers. As a result, Molina of the split time, the Giants could place him on their playoff roster, which would secure his 2010 World Series ring.

Josh Hamilton Will Remind Us Again Why He Won the AL MVP

In the ALCS, Hamilton earned the MVP title thanks tohis .350 batting average with four homeruns and drive in 8 runs. On top of that, Hamilton has been walked 10 times. Do not expect the Giants to give him the intentional pass and put him on base. The Giants will go after Hamilton, the only question is there anyone else in the lineup who can hurt them?

There Will be another Cody Ross in the 2010 World Series

Prior to the start of the 2010 NLCS, no one knew who Ross was. He made sure they would not forget with his NLCS MVP performance that consisted of a .350 batting average with three homeruns, four runs, and five RBI in the series. The question is who will it be? Some of the players to keep an eye on could be Juan Uribe or Nelson Cruz.

Prediction - San Francisco Giants Win the World Series in 6 Games