So who's up for a 2011 World Series between the Nationals and Mariners?

[PeteU]

The only two remaining teams never to have made it to a World Series.

Although the Cubs still have a longer World Series drought.

[Captain Cold Nose]

And the 91 series between two worst-to firsts had them talking . . .

[ian2813]

Sure, I'd love it. Not that it's likely to happen, but I know it'd be fun.

[KCGHOST]

One can only imagine the disgust at which Yankee fans would turn off their TV sets if that happened.

[EdTarbusz]

I'd rather see the Indians and some other team.

[NewEnglandAmazins]

That would be great. There have been seven World Series debuts over the last fourteen seasons.
• Marlins – 1997
• Diamondbacks – 2001
• Angels – 2002
• Astros – 2005
• Rockies – 2007
• Rays – 2008
• Rangers -2010
At this rate expect one team to debut in 2012 and the other in 2014.

[ian2813]

That would be great. There have been seven World Series debuts over the last fourteen seasons.
• Marlins – 1997
• Diamondbacks – 2001
• Angels – 2002
• Astros – 2005
• Rockies – 2007
• Rays – 2008
• Rangers -2010
At this rate expect one team to debut in 2012 and the other in 2014.

Well, if Strasburg comes back strong in 2012, he could put the Nationals over the top if they build up the rest of the roster in the meantime.

As for 2014, the Cubs should win it that year, as it fits with the drought-ending schedule: Red Sox' begun 1918, ended 2004, White Sox' begun one year earlier 1917, ended one year later 2005, Cubs' begun nine years earlier 1908, ends nine years later 2014. Since the Mariners are in the other league, they can be the Cubs' World Series opponent. It's perfect!

[Blue387]

I mentioned this once before and I'll say it again:
Greatest World Series never played: 2003 World Series, Cubs versus Red Sox.

Mets should have been in the World Series in 2006.

[Captain Cold Nose]

I mentioned this once before and I'll say it again:
Greatest World Series never played: 2003 World Series, Cubs versus Red Sox.

Mets should have been in the World Series in 2006.

Coulda, shoulda, woulda, didn't.

[dominik]

The only two remaining teams never to have made it to a World Series.

Although the Cubs still have a longer World Series drought.

those teams are about the 2 worst teams in baseball. I think this is the most unlikely WS possible.

You should bet 100 dollars on it before 2011 opening day. If those teams win you are a millionaire

[cooperstownersincanada]

I'm hoping for a Pittsburgh vs. K.C. Fall Classic in 2011.

[Captain Cold Nose]

those teams are about the 2 worst teams in baseball. I think this is the most unlikely WS possible.

You should bet 100 dollars on it before 2011 opening day. If those teams win you are a millionaire

You do realize this is the Between Innings forum, right?

[Fielding Marshall]

I'd be down for that.

[ol' aches and pains]

One can only imagine the disgust at which Yankee fans would turn off their TV sets if that happened.

Not this Yankee fan. I'd love to see Ichiro in the World Series one time before he's gone.

[White Knight]

One can only imagine the disgust at which Yankee fans would turn off their TV sets if that happened.

I'd obviously rather the Yankees make it, but why would that disgust us? It's not like it's a big rival like Boston.

[palehosery]

That would be a cool matchup... once my team is out of it, I dont care who makes its. Im just hoping for tight, hard fought ballgames. The World Series in my opinion is the greatest sporting event in proffesional sports and I am sad its winter.