The hidden factor is that the Dodgers got healthy in September. Other than Kent, they are firing on all cylinders right now. Whoever comes out of Philly/Milwaukee better be ready. Props to "The Tractor" Kuroda. Dodgers prove which Japanese player was worth all the hype this past offseason.

C*bs now have nine straight postseason losses, dating back to the game before Bartman in 2003. Next time some C*b fan tells you they're going to win the Series, remind them that they actually have to win seven postseason games first. So far, they're still stuck on "0".

"We don't do anything easy. We're the Astros." - Craig Biggio