Post-Season Heros

This group of 25 guys is is the definition of "team" it seems that throughout the post-season, there have been a different player that has stepped up each game. Let's run down the list.

ALDS:

Game 1:

This was a total group effort, consisting of 5 HRs and great pitching by Contreras. Can't really count this game.

Game 2:

Tadahito Iguchi.

Comes up with a clutch HR, after a huge error by Tony Graffanino.

Game 3:

El Duque:

Cleans up the mess made by Damaso Marte. Comes on with the bases loaded and allows no one to score. Then proceeds to pitch two more scoreless innings.

ALCS:

Game 1:

Even though we lost this one, I guess we can give it to Jose Conteras for keeping us in the game. The hitters just looked rusty.

Game 2:

Debatable. AJ for his heads up 3rd strike, running to 1st? Or Joe Crede for his clutch, 2-run double? Mark Buehrle for his outstanding pitching? If it wasn't for AJ, Joe wouldn't have the chance to bat. AJ is the hero in this game.

Game 3:

Paul Konerko for his blast in the 1st inning? Or Jon Garland for pitching so fantastic after such a long-layoff? I give it Jon for stepping up in his post-season debut.

Game 4: The offense comes alive in this one. But Freddy Garcia is the hero, hands down for pitching yet another complete game for the Sox.

Game 5: Without a shadow of a doubt. It's Joe Crede. a HR to tie the game. A clutch hit up the middle to score the go-ahead run and put the Sox in the World Series.

World Series:

Game 1:

Jose Contreras does not have his best stuff, but the offense backs him. The hero in this one goes to Bobby Jenks for blowing away the Astro hitters. But this also could be debated. Jermaine Dye for setting the tone with a HR off the Rocket?

Game 2:

Pods. Need I say more.

Game 3:

Blum. Need I say more.

Game 4:

Well, let's just wait and see.

As you guys can see, different people step up and different situations. This is the true makeup of a championship club. It's not only one person that delivers all the time. It's a team effort.