No one on the East Coast may care about this World Series, but there are several storylines that make this a compelling matchup:
5. Name that Molina » Who’s the catcher that started the season on the Giants but was traded to the Rangers on July 1 and will receive a ring no matter which team wins? It’s Bengie!
4. Bringing home the hardware » The Rangers and Giants rosters are filled with former winners and 2010 award candidates: Tim Lincecum (reigning two-time NL Cy Young winner), Cliff Lee (2008 AL Cy Young winner), Vladimir Guerrero (2004 AL MVP), Buster Posey (2010 NL Rookie of the Year candidate), Josh Hamilton (2010 AL MVP candidate).
3. Who the heck is Cody Ross? » Ross was claimed off waivers by the Giants on Aug. 21. After hitting just three homers with seven RBI in 33 regular season games with San Francisco, Ross was named NLCS MVP after batting .350 with three homers and five RBI against the Phillies.
2. Close call » The Giants have been living on the edge. Of San Francisco’s 10 postseason games, seven have been decided by one run.
1. Unbe-Lee-vable » Leading the Rangers to a World Series victory could solidify Cliff Lee as the best postseason pitcher ever. He currently has a 7-0 record with a 1.26 ERA in eight playoff appearances.
