In Allen Barra's column in Slate today, he comments that this years playoffs have many themes

"How about the theme of small-market teams having a chance to win? Well, you had Minnesota, Oakland, San Francisco, and Florida to talk about. You prefer the David vs. Goliath theme? Try Minnesota vs. the Yankees, or Florida against the Giants."

Now, I'm confused. How exactly can San Francisco simultaneously be a small market team and a Goliath?

On the other hand, he includes this gem:

"Myself, I have nothing against the Red Sox, but it can get grating to hear from commentator after commentator why we're supposed to identify with the suffering of Red Sox fans when all available evidence, from decades of blatant racism in the front office to the thugginess of their fans toward visiting teams, indicates that they so richly deserve it. (Curse of the Bambino, my butt; the Red Sox passed on a chance to sign Willie Mays.)"

So, really, the guy can't be all bad.