And so we get a rematch of last year, albeit one under markedly different circumstances, if not entirely reversed. For this year it is the Cubbies who go into the Series as prohibitive favourites, and rightly so. They dominated the NL this year and really don't have a weakness in the squad, especially now that they've got last season's experience at this time of year under their belts. None of their four SP being used here lost more than 9 games, which I think is the best thing they have going for them.
Still, the Red Sox are defending Champs and can mix it with any side in this league, especially on offence. They won handily a year ago without Williams having his usual influence (just 2 ribbies despite hitting 357), and you'd have to think the odds of that happening again are long. The pitching is sneaky good, too, led by Max Lanier and with Satchel Paige in a rotation you know you'll have to earn your wins.
I do think Chicago will get the prize, but it will be a hard-fought win in seven as I see it.