Updated: Oct 9, 2005, 10:09 PM

Vote: Which team will win the NLCS?


It turns out there will be a championship series rematch in baseball this fall; it just won't involve the Red Sox and Yankees.

A year after staging a seven-game epic of their own, the Astros and Cardinals meet again for a place in the World Series. The Cardinals eased into the NLCS with a sweep of the Padres, while an 18-inning marathon meant the Astros played the equivalent of five full games in polishing off the Braves in four. But with a few days of rest before Game 1 on Wednesday, both teams should enter the series at close to full strength.

So what will happen, SportsNation? Will these teams again go the distance? Will Roger Clemens get the best of Albert Pujols? And which opposing hitter would each team hope to see in a tight spot?
  • 1) Which team will win the NLCS?
  • 2) Which team are you rooting for to advance to the World Series?
  • 3) Which team has the edge in starting pitching?
  • 4) Which team has the edge in the bullpen?
  • 5) Which closer do you trust more?
  • 6) Which team has the more dangerous lineup?
  • 7) Which star will have a better NLCS?
  • 8) Which manager would you rather have calling the shots?
  • 9) Which team has the edge on defense?
  • 10) Weakest link: If you're Phil Garner, which opposing hitter do you MOST want to see at the plate with the game on the line?
  • 11) Weakest link: If you're Tony La Russa, which opposing hitter do you MOST want to see at the plate with the game on the line?

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