From the time the Cubs lost in Game 7 until somewhere around the time Jason Giambi hit his second homer, my interest in the playoffs waned. Then the roof caved in, and now I'm rejuvenated again after the Yankees' amazing comeback.

I suppose the way this series had gone, the way the whole playoffs had gone, this was the way to end it -- an extra-inning thriller.

I'm sure Fox was happy for such a dramatic Game 7 of the ALCS, but also realized that the World Series could be a real snoozer on the surface, but I think the Marlins have a talented team and are motivated enough to push it to the brink. I'm still not sure I'd go completely out of my way to watch the games if I'm not around, but we'll see.