Why the Giants could be left forever beholden to the Dodgers for a World Series title

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Really, now, how about a little appreciation?

A few thank-you cards from all those front-running Giants fans to the Dodgers. It’s not like you have to get on your knees, though you may if you feel it absolutely necessary. Roses thrown at the feet of Jonathan Broxton are permitted, too.

The World Series begins Wednesday at San Francisco in the ballpark named after whatever telephone company is sponsoring the Giants these days. The Giants own the home-field advantage against the Rangers.

And for that they can thank Broxton and the Dodgers.

Come on, a little gratitude here. The National League team hasn’t enjoyed home-field advantage since baseball decided to let the All-Star game determine it back in 2003.

The American League was used to having its way with the NL when, lo and behold, it pulled out a 3-1 victory this summer with Broxton closing it out for the save.

True, it was almost his final moment of glory all season. And, true, he needed a nice defensive play from Marlon Byrd in right to pull it off.

But he did. And the NL was left standing for the first time in 14 years.

Now because of the Dodgers’ closer, the Giants get to open the World Series by the Bay and enjoy home-field advantage.

And not a single note of thanks? Really? Not one little tip of the cap?

If the unthinkable should happen and San Francisco were to win its first World Series, it will owe a piece of indebtedness to Los Angeles for all time.

Live with it.

-- Steve Dilbeck