I am so excited that the Orioles beat the Tigers. I can't stand the Tigers and I am a pretty big fan of Chris Davis. Even though he is suspended and won't play for a while, if at all this postseason, it's still his team and I like other guys on there as well.
The Royals haven't played in the World Series since 1985, the Orioles since 1983. That is hard to believe for a guy who grew up watching those teams being great all the time with guys like George Brett, Willie Wilson, Frank White, Jim Palmer, etc. I'm really happy for both of those fan bases that the big money finally failed to keep them out of the big time this year. I'm rooting for the Nationals for a similar reason. It would be awesome for their fan base, but they haven't suffered for nearly as long, of course. It doesn't look too good for them after losing the first two at home, but you never know.
I'm also rooting for the Dodgers, but money or fans have nothing to do with it. I starting rooting for them when Manny Ramirez went there a few years ago. Clayton Kershaw is another one of my favorite players as well. I like a lot of their other players, too. I also really dislike the Cardinals.