As the League Championship Series begin, it's real hard not to get excited about what's transpired so far in this year's baseball postseason. Some nay-sayers might think that since two of the LDS series were sweeps and only one went five games that it has not been thrilling to watch. Quite the contrary. Here's just…

A major league baseball season is often compared to a marathon - 162 games where the standings can change at any point and time. Being in first place in April is as impressive and relevant as getting an A on an open book test. In other words, it is nonimpressive and irrevelant towards the season…