2011 Season expectations

With this off season being as crazy as it has been in years 2011 should be a very exciting year. Especially in Philadelphia where they have a pitching staff that carries 4 aces. They are clearly early favorites to win the World  Series. Behind them is The Boston Redsox who have made certain moves that tuned their offense up in a big way. They too have a pretty stellar staff. It should be excited what the future holds for baseball. Until then this great sport has high hopes as revenue is at its peak. More fans than ever, and a really bright future that lies ahead!

Reverse of the Curse

2003, The Boston Redsox would lose to the "evil empire" once more. That would be credited woth Aaron Boone's walk off shoot in game 7 of the ALCS. 2004 was a redemption year as The Redsox would play The Yanks once more. Down 3-0 in the series all hope was lost. Until a historic come back would take place. The Redsox would go on to win the next 4 games to advance to the World Series. A remarkable turn of events that shocked the baseball world. They would sweep The St Louis Cardinals to win the World Series, something they have not done in 86 years. This was the sign that the great curse of the bambino has come to an end. That still does not compare to The Chicago Cubs who have not won a World Series in 103-years.

Money Ball

In the off season of 2001, Alex Rodriguez would sign the largest contract ever. He would agree to terms with The Texas Rangers. The deal was for 10-years and 275-million dollars. He would be traded to The New York Yankees three years later. Derek Jeter would sign a large contract too, a deal for 10 years and up to 200-million dollars would be grand for the captain. Baseball was becoming a high revenue sport, and players would see large increases in their contracts. Baseball has an absurd amount of players who reach triple figures. But the fans don't mind paying more for great entertainment.

2001 and Barry Bonds

Baseball was on a delightful uprising, it was a fun with a lot of sun. Especially on the bay, San Fransico would have one of the most eventful summers and that is mainly because of Barry Bonds. Barry Bonds would have arguably one of the best seasons in baseball. That was mainly in part of the 73 home runs that would leave the yard. Baseball would be all about the long ball, as Barry Bonds would shatter the record that Mark McGuire had set. The post season was remarkable as Derek Jeter would become known as Mr. November. But The Yankees would lose in 7 to The Arizona Diamondbacks. A stunning upset as the team from Phoenix would win it's first and only World Series.