WORLD SERIES HISTORY

2006: New York Mets over Texas Rangers in 5, managed by tunit

Good pitching was the staple of this World Series. Johan Santana pitched brilliantly for the Mets, while Tom Glavine continued to shine in the postseason. AL MVP Albert Pujols continued to struggle in the postseason after the Rangers took Game 1 of the series. The Mets pitchers simply locked down the Rangers offense after that loss, allowing only 3 runs in the last 4 games, clinching the Mets their 3rd World Series title.

2007: Minnesota Twins over St. Louis Cardinals in 4(?), managed by Admin

After the 2006 season, the Twins decided to go out into Free Agency and buy themselves a World Series Ring. With signings such as NL MVP Nomar Garciaparra and Gary Matthews Jr. With an offense powered by Justin Morneau and David Wright, along with new signings and a pitching staff to be reckoned with, the Twins plowed through the regular season, meeting the mighty Cardinals in the World Series. However, even Cy Young award winner Scott Kazmir couldn't stop the Minnisota onslaught. And so the World Series went to the Twins, epitimizing what was a remarkable season.

2008: Detroit Tigers over Chicago Cubs in 6, managed by Sublime

In 2008, the Cubs were the team to assemble a juggernaut squad. They acquired John Lacky the season b4, and then picked up All-Star Third Baseman Alex Rodriguez from the Padres. They stormed into the postseason with 121 wins, tying Seattle's 2001 regular season record. But that was to be matched with the 120 win Detroit Tigers. But the Cubs appeared to have the momentum throughout the season, and it appeared to the loyal fans that the Billy Goat Curse would break, exactly 100 years after the Cubs had won their last World Championship. The stars seemed aligned for the Cubbies to finally win it all. But in an epic duel to the death, with the series shifting back and forth, the Tigers were able to upset the Cubbies

2009: Minnesota Twins over New York Mets, managed by ty84moss

The Mets continued to build on the newly found tradition of creating monster teams. They signed NL MVP Prince Fielder to a gargantuan 10 yr/$240 million contract, completing one of the deadliest lineups ever assembled, complete with the likes of Albert Pujols and Carlos Beltran. Throughout the year, their pitching staff shined and their lineup clicked; John Maine won the Cy Young Award, while Albert Pujols put up one of the most amazing seasons of all time, winning the Triple Crown and the MVP. They won 123 games, breaking the regular season record, and at the World Series, it seemed they would acquire their 4th title. However, this was not to be. The Minnesota Twins, the sleeping giant in the AL, awoke just in time for the postseason. Powered by the reassembled lineup, rid of aging contracts and filled with powerful youth such as AL MVP Justin Morneau, along with a staff led by Ace Jon Papelbon, the Twins resurfaced as a power as the AL Wild Card. Despite playing the 118 win Mariners, the Twins took their ALDS matchup in a only 3 games, and then overpowered the Yankees in 5 ALCS showdowns. But in the Series, history was made. The Mets continued their domination over the league, winning the first 3 games, pounding with their bats and completely shutting down the Twins with their star pitching. Battered and bruised, the Mets went into Game 4 up 3-0, with their Ace, lefty Barry Zito, up against a predominantly lefty lineup, it seemed over for the Twins. But it wasn't. Barry Zito was only average, and the pen blew it for the Mets. The Twins were still alive. This series of events repeated itself again and again over the next 2 games, all close Twins wins, sending the Series to Game 7 at Shea Stadium. In the end, the Twins were up 1 run, 2 outs, after a Carlos Beltran homer. But Jose Guillen popped up weakly, and the Twins completed the greatest comeback in history.