Chase Utley's two home runs last night in Game 5 of the World Series gave him five in the series, tying Yankee great Reggie Jackson for most in a single World Series all-time. And, the Phillies won 8-5, sending the series back to New York for a Game 6 tomorrow night.
The Phillies are sending Pedro Martinez to the hill on four days rest, while the Yankees are sending Andy Pettitte out there on three days rest.
Recent history shows that unless you're name is C.C. Sabathia, pitching on three days rest, whether it be regular season or post-season, usually spells trouble. Most pitchers today are not conditioned to pitch on such short notice. That said, I'm predicting a Game 6 win for the Phils, and a Game 7 and Series win for the Yankees, with Sabathia expected to pitch again on three days rest against Cole Hamels, who hasn't been anything close to the World Series MVP of a year ago.
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Around the league: This only gets nods here because a week ago it was reported that the Dodgers, who are likely searching for a new second baseman this off-season, had some level of interest in Rays second baseman Akinori Iwamura. Well, it's being reported out of Tampa/St. Petersburg today that the Rays are on the verge of trading Iwamura, but not to the Dodgers, and nor to the Cubs, who area also in need of a second baseman, according to that report. Stay tuned.
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