There has been a lot of hype around the Rangers. They succeeded in out-scoring, out-pitching, and out-playing the hallowed Yankees. And to top it off, they had never won a post-season series before, not even at the division level.What a story. I can see a movie being written right now. This is the Cinderella team of 2010. It's a feel-good story. From the depths of facing bankruptcy, to the outright win of the American League title, and on to the World Series. The country will be rooting for them, praying that they will put the final coat on their Cinderella story.
But they don't deserve it.
At least not as much as the San Francisco Giants do.
Here's why:
First of all, let's just be clear on the fact that The San Francisco Giants have also NEVER won a World Series either. It's not like they have tasted the limelight that the Rangers have been robbed of. It's a luxury neither team has experienced. They are on equal ground in that regard. Sure the Giants have won their share of post-season series, and have even made it to the World Series a number of times, but they've never won.
The "Giants" won their last World Series in 1954 against the Indians. Swept that series... but they were the NEW YORK Giants. That was not this team. Saying the New York Giants is the same team as the San Francisco Giants is like saying the Washington Nationals is the same team as the Montreal Expos.
But I'll indulge your snide disagreement. Let's just say that we have to count them as the same team and therefore concede that the "Giants" have won a World Series while the Rangers have not. Even if that were the case, the Rangers weren't in existence until 1961.
So let's do the math. The Rangers have been waiting and hoping for a World Series title for 49 years. But the [New York] Giants, having won their last title in 1954, have been striving for that coveted pinnacle of bragging rights for 56 years.
The Giants have been waiting longer for this than the Rangers have. No matter how you look at it, this is the case.
But, going back to reality, the San Francisco Giants have never won the title. This series will be played by two teams that have never had the honor. No matter who wins, it'll be their first time. What an awesome series to watch.
So don't go rooting for the Rangers simply because of the media hype. Look at the stats. Look at the real numbers. All things being equal, the Giants have waited longer than the Rangers. They're further ahead in the waiting line.
Don't you hate it when people cut in line? Step back, Rangers. This is the Giant's year!
