1. The weather is good. Can't help it, but it does take away from the game for me when I see players wearing masks that appear to be transported from the "Frozen Tundra" in Green Bay. First of all, I hope it isn't that cold. Secondly, if it is that cold, I would prefer the players toughen it out without those masks. Thirdly, we can only hope there is no rain - or snow. Can you imagine a World Series game "snowed out?" Unfortinately, I can. This is, frankly, too late in the year to expect decent weather for baseball - especially at night.

2. The umpires get it right. Gosh, have they been bad this season - and even worse in the playoffs. Normally I wouldn't say that, but it is true It's like all of a sudden every one of them has gone to the Angel Hernandez School of Umpiring.

3. It's a competitive series. This is the best matchup for the World Series in recent memory. There isn't much question these are the two best teams in each league and baseball overall. There are no holes in either batting. Both teams have superior starting pitching. The Yankees have an edge in the bullpen, but the Phillies bullpen has been surprising solid.

I say the the series goes seven games. I think the Yankees will win it.