Interleague Play is Over For 2007

Much to the happiness of Red Sox skipper Terry Francona, interleague play is over and done with in 2007. He doesn’t like it because it doesn’t allow him to put his best team on the field. I agree with him on that because most teams, the Red Sox especially, are built around their DH. So this means, he had to rest one of his better players to get David Ortiz in the lineup.

However, I do like interleague play. I think it’s great for the game and it’s nice to see some different teams. Seriously think about it for a second, how many times do we get to see Barry Bonds play in Boston. Unless the Giants and Sox made it to the World Series, it would never happen.

I don’t like the idea of a natural rival. Since when are the Braves our natural rival. I understand some cities have two teams, (New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and San Francisco). The schedule makers can keep those games on the schedule but for only 3 games. Six games is overkill to me. Just alternate it between stadiums each year.

The American League won this year with a record of 137-115. The Detroit Tigers and the Los Angeles Angels of Anahem were the best of the AL, with identical 14-4 records. The Colorado Rockies took the NL with a 10-8 record.