Ladies and gentlemen, your 2010 World Series combatants, the Texas Rangers and San Francisco Giants.
FOX television executives may not love it, and there are loads of disgruntled Yankee and Phillie fans grumbling about the legitimacy of this version of the Fall Classic, but this World Series promises to be a thrilling affair.
The defending champions of each league were sent packing, each bitterly disappointed that their dreams of a series rematch would never be realized. Last year's World Series entrants both swept their Divisional Series foes, only to run into hungry squads that refused to be intimidated by New York or Philly's postseason pedigree.
Texas has been generally regarded as a potent offensive juggernaut, but as they proved in their thorough dismantling of the New York Yankees, they can certainly pitch with the best of them. Mid-season arrival Cliff Lee and his stellar postseason resume lead the way, but C.J. Wilson, Colby Lewis and Tommy Hunter form a diverse rotation capable of silencing the bats of the opposition, even the vaunted Yankee lineup.
San Francisco on the other hand, may have surprised their opposition with their offensive output, as they earned their way to the World Series primarily on the strength of their pitching, and of course, their beards. Led by two-time defending Cy Young winner, Tim Lincecum, the Giants boast a thrilling, young starting staff that should have Bay area fans excited about the next several years.
With Game 1 rapidly approaching on Wednesday, let's take a look at the starting pitching rotations for each team. Since Texas hasn't quite decided in which order they will trot out their starters and which hurler will occupy their fourth slot, we'll profile the pitchers in contention for those roles.
Shakara Ledard Shakira Shana Hiatt Shania Twain Shanna Moakler
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