Now that the Giants are actually in the Postseason (and not just the Wild Card Game grey zone), everybody in the Bay can safely assume that we’re going to win the World Series. Because it’s an Even Year, DUH.
UPDATE: OH WELL, LOL. Enjoy this predictive post that almost came true.
Bumgarner Pitches a Shutout
Oh wait that already happened. Well he’ll probably do it again. Bum has a shutout in all 3 ring runs for the G-Men and a SAVE…so just be ready for some Bum Badassery you aren’t even thinking of (walk-off HR??).
Everybody Else is Goliath
The Giants will face many teams that are ‘actually supposed to be there’ and are a ‘shoo-in to win it’. Phillies in 2010, Tigers in 2012, Nationals in 2014, and now the Cubs…really everybody else they face will be considered ‘far superior’ and the Giants will be ‘outmatched’. ESPN will even air love letters to Joe Maddon. But GUESS WHAT…well, do you want to do the SPOILER ALERT on this one or should I? 😉
Nobody Will Pick Us
Not one time, not ONE time in 3 World Series runs have the Giants been the favorite. Experts continue to pick against the Giants and this year is no different. Here’s just a sample of ESPN’s ‘experts’ for the Division Series only.
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Shout out to David Schoenfield for knowing what’s up!
Aces Will Fall
They’ll face the nastiest, most lethal arms in the game- Cliff Lee, Roy Halladay, Justin Verlander, Strasburg, Scherzer, and each ace will walk away doing this
Here’s looking at you Jake Arrietta.
Pablo Sandoval Will Be There
Pablo doesn’t always play in Even Years, but he’s definitely in the building. Uh-huh I know he’s no longer Orange & Black, but he’ll be in the dugout for the Red Sox, who are obviously the team the Giants will have to face. (And rumors are he might be back from shoulder surgery? DRAMA!)
They Won’t Play the Dodgers
I know, I want it to happen too. Dodgers-Giants NLCS would be better than the actual WS. But the Giants and Dodgers have never met in the postseason, and this Even Year will be no different. You’ll get a RING ok? You don’t get to get a ring AND stomp your rival there is only so much Even sweetness to go around!!
A New 2B Will Rise
Even Year Magic dictates that a new Giants 2B will have a solid postseason and make you feel good about the future, only to enter the Giants 2B Witness Protection Program in an Odd Year. The alignment is currently off because Joe Panik has already done this in 2014, but has returned from the G2BWPP in 2016. Obviously, Clark Kent needs to get the start.
UMMM UPDATE: Did or did I not call this ISH
Random Guy Will Come Up Huge
Cody Ross anybody? Ryan Theriot? Paging Travis Ishikawa? Conor Gillaspie has already tossed his hat into this ring.
Put’em Away In Grey
You won’t get to see the Giants win the World Series in-person. It’ll be on the road, with a closer on the mound, and seal it with a Buster Hug.
Affeldt to the Rescue
Whether it’s saving the day after Jonathan Sanchez imploded in Philly or getting the Win in Game 7 against the Royals, Affeldt…oh crap he’s not there anymore he’s on TV. NO?!? WAIT
Flan Man Keeps’em Calm
The chill vibes of 3rd Base Coach Tim Flannery’s guitar WAIT CRAP FLANNERY ISN’T THERE ANYMORE EITHER . NOOOOOOOOOOOO
Looks like all we can do is 
and relax. It’ll all even out ;-).
