A New York Daily News story says Mayor Michael Bloomberg already is planning the Yankees' World Series victory parade in lower Manhattan's Canyon of Heroes.

I'd suggest Bloomberg check out the hitting prowess of the Texas Rangers, who the Yankees likely will face in the American League Championship Series, and the incredible pitching of the Philadelphia Phillies and San Francisco Giants, one of whom is likely to represent the National League in the Fall Classic, before he starts booking any marching bands and signing off on police overtime.

I've been predicting a Rangers-Phillies World series for weeks now, and I'm sticking to that. As for the result, I'll say Phillies in six games.