Not only did it take the "edge" off the Dodgers it gave edge to the Giants-the one team in the playoffs I do not want to have an edge. I hope I'm wrong here but I honestly believe players living in So Cal like SD, L.A are comparatively "soft" compared to northern Calif. And I know this is silly but I think its the weather with sun every day, mild temperatures, the beach and bikinis. Compared to SF where the weather is more like the east coast-except for the snow-it just a tad bit "easier" to lose and come back home to the sunshine and bikinis than in chilly, wet foggy, SF. Were never chilly, never wet, and never foggy. Too bad we lost today but I'm headed to the beach. Ever try and go to the beach in SF?
