Series starts today!

Newark and Vancouver go at it again for the second time in 3 years. In three previous Series matchups, Vancouver has drawn the short end of the stick, but they remain optimistic. "It's not easy going up against the juggernaut" said Vancouver manager Darren Daulton, "but we think we have a good chance to bring the trophy back to the Pacific Northwest." Of course Vancouver hasn't won the DMBL title since 1994, back when they were the juggernaut of the Microleague Era. In 2008, Vancouver won the season series with Newark 8 games to 4, so the confidence level is healthy. But Newark is a different animal when it comes to the playoffs. The Sugar Bears easily disposed of the Endzone Animals in five games and have had a week to prepare for the Series. Sugar Bears owner Butch Garretson has been mum so far on the identity of the game one starter - James Shields or Randy Johnson are likely. Meanwhile, Vancouver has confirmed that Jake Peavy will start for the Fist. Peavy is 2-0, with a 6.50 ERA against the Sugar Bears this year in 3 games, including a rough start in Newark earlier in the season.