Position Analysis

Jim Molony of MLB.com takes a look at the World Series and analyzes each position.

In short, here are his picks:
CATCHER: Ivan Rodriguez

Molina doesn't provide much offensively, although he did hit .444 (4-for-9) in the three-game series against Detroit at Comerica Park back in June.

FIRST BASE: Albert Pujols
SECOND BASE: Placido Polanco
THIRD BASE: Scott Rolen
SHORT STOP: Carlos Guillen

Guillen, one of the better all-around middle infielders in the game, hit only .188 in the ALCS.

LEFT FIELD: Craig Monroe
CENTER FIELD: Jim Edmonds
RIGHT FIELD: Magglio Ordonez
DH: Alexis Gomez, Marcus Thames, Omar Infante
BULLPEN: Tigers

Jason Isringhausen is out for the year following hip surgery and the Cards' youngsters have had to learn on the fly. Thus far, right-handers Adam Wainwright and Tyler Johnson and lefty Randy Flores have done a better-than-expected job.

BENCH: Cardinals
MANAGER: Even
INTANGIBLES: Tigers