2005 National League Division Series

THUNDER BAY, NJ -- The 2005 National League East Division Series' will match up the East Division winner and one of two West Wildcard teams.  For the first time in TBBL history, the home field advantage will go to a team with a worst record than their opponent.  The Crawdads, winners of the East with an 88-74 record, are led by 1B Paul Konerko (.2680-39-111) and SS Derek Jeter (.289-30-89).  The Crawdads also have a Met flavor, with budding stars David Wright and Jose Reyes in the infield.  Pitching is the strength of the team, as the Crawdads will throw Roger Clemens, Mark Prior, Jaret Wright and Al Leiter in a short series.  The Halos season began miserably, falling under .500 early on, but the team didn't quit.  Vlad Guerrero (.319-51-152) and Adrian Beltre (.339-52-157) led the offensive attack all season, combining for 103 HR and 309 RBI.  This tandem will be difficult to handle in a short series.  On the mound for the Halos will be trade deadline acquisition, Johan Santana.  Santana (16-9, 3.16) made 11 starts for the Halos, and was impressive in each one.  Livan Hernandez, Carl Pavano and Brad Radke fill out the rotation.   This series should be one of the better division series in 2005.