Houston vs. St. Louis
Dean
I'm not sure who to root for, Houston or St. Louis. My midwestern pride says I'd love to see an I-55 series, Chicago-St. Louis, and to have these two old teams take each other on. Both teams have a very old heritage; the Cardinals were formed in 1882, and the White Sox were formed in 1893. Gotta love that history. `The Astros have only existed since 1962. Whippersnappers!
Then again, as a proud citizen of the Republic of Texas (you never really leave Texas) part of me wants want to root for the Astros. And the Astros have never been to the World Series.
Too bad whoever it is will have to be crushed like a bug by the mighty White Sox. Life is so unfair sometimes. :-)
But speaking of Baseball, here's an interesting trivia question: Washington DC is now home of the new Washington Nationals. Previously, DC was home to not one but two teams that were known as the Washington Senators. One moved to a new city and changed its name. Then a new expansion team came in to DC and took that old team's name. Then those Senators also left DC, and changed to still another name.
Both former Washington Senators teams are still active in the major leagues. For 5 points apiece, name those teams.
As usual, no googling. Honor binds all participants.
Mmm hmm. Houston easier to beat. Well, if the Chisox can get anyone to 1st base against them, maybe - they won't score much. Clemens, Pettite, and Oswalt are a bit of a trick to hit, though.
As for your trivia question, my first thought was Baltimore. Since someone else said the Twins, I'll go with Baltimore &Minnesota.
Remit your points for anything you wish at Zombo.com, rvman.
After the first version was sold off, I went completely sour on the Senators. But it appears they've made a home playing hockey in Canada or somewhere... which is just as well, 'cuz they were great hockey players when they had baseball uniforms.