World Series first look: Royals, Giants an odd couple

Also note that these odds are based in where the money is going, not necessarily in science. That would explain Ishikawa's inclusion on the MVP list over, say, Gregor Blanco or Tim Hudson. People are gonna put money on their heart. Only 16 to 1, eh?

It will be the second World Series pitting two wild card teams against each other, but the first – a 2002 meeting between the 99-win Anaheim Angels and 95-win Giants – featured teams with more tangible greatness than these 89-win Royals and 88-win

a celebrity as he visited all parts of the area. The Pine Tar Press blog noted that filmmaker Josh Swade is in Korea and plans to meet with Lee's employer in an effort to give him the time off to return for the World Series.

Also note that these odds are based in where the money is going, not necessarily in science. That would explain Ishikawa's inclusion on the MVP list over, say, Gregor Blanco or Tim Hudson. People are gonna put money on their heart. Only 16 to 1, eh?

When the playoffs began, if you predicted the Kansas City Royals and San Francisco Giants to face off in the World Series, it's time to start playing the lottery. This may be an unlikely matchup for the MLB championship game, but it's poised to be a