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Philadelphia Phillies (---)
This team has a combination of great hitting and solid pitching. If Philly can add a solid #3 starter to go along with Armas Jr. and Millwood, watch out in the playoffs, the Phillies will be the team to beat. |
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Seattle Mariners (---)
Seattle has yet to make a trade this season, but they still have the best lineup in the American League. If they can add a compliment to Freddy Garcia, this team just might have what it takes to overcome the Yankees and make it to the World Series. |
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Arizona Diamondbacks(---)
The Arizona Diamondbacks has a dream rotations. With Maddux and Johnson leading a group of young guns, watch out for this team in the playoffs. If this team can add some bullpen and get a few solid hitters, they might have what it takes to make a run for the gold in September. |
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New York Yankees (---)
What can you say about the Yankees? They are the best franchise in any sport ever, plus they added the Japanese great Matsui. Matsui is added to a list of hitters that include Jeter, Soriano, Bernie Williams and J.D. Drew. |
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Atlanta Braves (---)
Atlanta will surely fall in love with Sheffield's skills, but how long will the honeymoon last? |
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Oakland Athletics (---)
Billy Koch, the newest hard slingin' A, assures plenty of happy endings for baseball's best batch of starters |
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Houston Astros (---)
A suddenly younger team will count on a superb staff and that old offensive pop. |
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New York Mets (---)
Among the Mests many question marks, the biggest-fiqurativley and literally-is Vaughn. |
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Boston Red Sox (---)
Boston's recent history is littered with quick fixes gone wrong; the speedy Damon is one that should go right. |
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Chicago White Sox (---)
Good young arms plus scary veteran bats add up to team to be reckoned with. |
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San Francisco Giants (---)
Signs of change for the better still may not get last year's runner-up back to the top. |
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Florida Marlins (---)
This talented young bunch needed a leader. They got themselves a Rock. |
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Minnesota Twins (---)
Talentwise the Twins are fine. They have the best defensive in the league and built for a turf team. |
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Cleveland Indians (---)
With a dropoff in firepower, this Tribe won't be lighting it up in the postseason. |
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Chicago Cubs (---)
Will baseball's longest championship drought finally end? Don't count on it. |
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Los Angeles Dodgers (---)
Who's on third? It could be a long season if Adrian Beltre doesn't have a big year. |
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Philadelphia Phillies (---)
Last year was nice, but the status quo won't be enough for Philly to move up |
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Anaheim Angels (---)
Nothing would be more heavenly than a return to form by two pivotal sluggers. (Samlon and Erstad) |
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San Diego Padres (---)
Think there's nowhere to go but up for the NL's worst defensive team? Think again. |
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Texas Rangers (---)
WOW, They're going to score a lot of runs, and have a chance to give up alot... |
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Toronto Blue Jays (---)
Once they've endured thier growing pains, the New Jays should improve with age. |
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Colorado Rockies (---)
Bank on more cost cutting if a pair of aces fail to rebound from a poor 2001. |
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Milwaukee Brewers (---)
Wanted:a spark at the top of the order and power in the middle of the linuep. |
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Detroit Tigers (---)
This Club is in serious trouble. It doesn't have many marketable players to trade. You would have a better farm if you planted lettuces in the Sahara. |
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Montreal Expos (---)
Vladimir Guerrero good luck this season with this team. |
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Baltimore Orioles (---)
For the O's to improve, the kids have to keep up with ageless Jeff Conine. |
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Cincinnati Reds (---)
How bad are the Reds? Two years ago their ace was minor leaguer-in Japan? |
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Kansas City Royals (---)
Even with Mike Sweeney and Carlos Beltran still around, the Royals are clearly the cellar-dwellers. Look for them to rent the basement all year long. |
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Pittsburgh Pirates (---)
Brain Giles is a superstar, but the naked truth is: The rest of this team stinks. |
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Tampa Bay Devil Rays (---)
An out-with-the-old, in-with-the new, plans offers hope-just not for this year. |