Colby Koufax?

If you would have told me that Colby Lewis would shut down the Yankees twice in the ALCS I wouldn't have believed it.
A journeyman who had to go to Japan to keep his career alive, did shut down the Yankees twice.
Tonight, he went 8-innings allowing just one run as the Rangers eliminated the Yankees in Game 6 with a dominating 6-1 win.
The Yankees bats didn't show up tonight. Lewis was great, giving up 3 hits and striking out 7.
So, the Rangers are going to the World Series for the first time in franchise history.
While I'm disappointed the Yankees lost, I'm pulling for the Rangers in the World Series for a couple of reasons. First off, I usually root for the American League in the World Series. Secondly, I have nothing against the Rangers. I feel good for guys like Michael Young who has been a great player on some dismal teams.
There is a book called "Seasons In Hell," by Mike Shopshire which chronicles the mid-70's Texas Rangers. They were simple worse than horrible, playing in the frying pan that was Arlington Stadium. The people who stuck with those teams and are now witnessing the Rangers run to the World Series, I feel good for those fans. They deserve this. I also am happy for Nolan Ryan, one of the classiest players ever and one of my favorites. Ryan, now the President of the Rangers, was last in the World Series...in 1969 with the Mets.
So, I guess it's "Let's Go Rangers" in the World Series.
Meanwhile, the Yankees looked terrible this series. Phil Hughes was awful, twice. The bullpen stunk. The bats disappeared. The Yankees looked old. The Rangers ran wild on them.
It will be a very interesting off-season for the Yanks. They'll need to sign Jeter. They need to find a catcher. Jorge Posada's catching skills have eroded. They need reliable starting pitching behind CC Sabathia. A lot of work needs to be done but one thing can be for certain and that is the Yankees will be back.