– Gary Shelton writes that the Rays’ win shouldn’t surprise anyone. (St. Petersburg Times)

– Phil Sherdian notes that the Phillies are the definition of tight ball club. (Philadelphia Inquirer)

– Joe Posnanski writes that Rays’ manager Joe Maddon doesn’t do anything halfway. (Kansas City Star)

– Gregg Doyel questions what Phillies’ manager Charlie Manuel does all game. (CBS Sports)

– Steve Henson has the story of a Rays fan who stands to win $25,000 if his team can win the World Series. (Yahoo! Sports)

– Bob Ford sings the praises of a very calm Cole Hamels. (Philadelphia Inquirer)

– John Romano urges the Rays not to panic (St. Petersburg Times)

– Jeff Passan writes that the Rays might be too cool for own good. (Yahoo! Sports)

– Should Fox dread Rays/Phillies? (Sports Media Watch)

– Phillies prove that there’s another team playing in World Series. (Some fool who doesn’t know what he’s talking about)