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Chicago White Sox

March 24th 2010 17:34

SInce the old days of Floridia Gullien has wanted Pierre on his roster. Why wouldn't any team want Pierre? Pierre is an ideal top of the line up hitter. Pierre is always a threat to run when on, and he doesn't strike out too much.

Lineup

1. LF Juan Pierre

2. 2B Gordon Beckham

3. RF Carlos Quentin

4. 1B Paul Konerko

5. CF Alex Rios

6. C A.J. Pierzynski

7. DH Andruw Jones

8. SS Alexi Ramirez

9. 3B Mark Teahen

Jim Thome will no longer be the DH in Chicago. He will be trying to get to 600 home runs in Minnasota since the White Sox decide to let him go. Guillen didn't think he could get Thome enough at bats that is why he was let go. Guillen wants to use the postion to rotate and rest players.

Rotation

1. Mark Buehrle

2. Jake Peavy

3. John Danks

4. Gavin Floyd

5. Freddy Garcia

Rios better rebound if Chicago wants a playoff spot. The White Sox are spending 60 millon on him after claiming him off waivers. Rios' first 41 games with the club could not have been worse. What happened? I think when he came to Chi-town he just tried to be the hero instead of just playing his game.

Prediction: The White Sox will bounce back form last year and be in the chase all season. They are the favorate to win and i will agree. With Jim Thome gone their offense looks less powerful but i think stronger. Juan Pierre was a great addition and will be a major help. Still they need a younger LF. AL Central Champs. 93-69 record.

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Toronto Blue Jays

March 23rd 2010 18:07

No one will take over for Roy Halladay in Toronto. The reason is because he is the best starter in baseball over the past decade. The jays do not have a starter who has thrown over 200 innings in a season after letting Halladay go to Philly. Subtract his 2009 ERA from Toronto and you have a lousy 5.28 team ERA in 2009.

Lineup
1. RF Jose Bautista- 211 RBIs

2. 2B Aaron Hill- 2009 All Star

3. DH Adam Lind- 2009 Silver Slugger

4. CF Vernon Wells- 2x All Star

5. 1B Lyle Overbay- 457 RBIs

6. 3B Edwin Encarnacion- NL payer of the week 2006

7. C John Buck- .235 average

8. LF Travis Snider- 42 RBIs

9. SS Alex Gonzalez- 2003 World Series Champion

Wells emerged as one of the games top stars in 2006, but can he stay healthy? He has not developed into staying healthy. Last year was a low point in Wells's career.

Rotation
1. Ricky Romero- 141 strikeouts

2. Shaun Marcum- 3.95 ERA

3. Brandon Morrow- 3.96 ERA

4. Brian Tallet- 274 strikeouts

5. Scott Richmond- AL rookie of the month 2009

New General Manager Alex Anthopoulos impressed everyone by enlarging the scouting department for the Jays. But that won't see any results for at least 5 years. It will also take at least a year or so for the top prospects Wallace and Drabek to be in the majors. So there is not much to like right now but will be in the future.

Prediction: Toronto lacks to much to be any kind of compition in 2010. It will be a huge surprise if they finish anywhere but dead last in the AL East. The first place to start to get better would be starting pitching. 34 games out of the AL East lead. 68-94 record.

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Tampa Bay Rays

March 22nd 2010 18:20

Is Rafael Soriano the answer to the Tampa Bay Rays bullpen issues? They proved last year that their trip to the 2008 World Series was a fluke. Then again the veteren closers of Tampa Percival and Isringhausen were hurt. The bullpen in 2009 was in disaray unlike how strong it was in 2008. The Rays had 9 guys get at least one save last year. So Soriano may be the answer the pen has been looking for.

Lineup
1. SS Jason Bartlett- 2009 All Star

2. LF Carl Crawford- 2009 All Star Game MVP

3. 3B Evan Longoria- 2009 Silver Slugger

4. 1B Carlos Pena- Led AL in Home Runs in 2009

5. 2B Ben Zobrist- 2009 All Star

6. CF B.J. Upton- Hit for cycle in 2009

7. DH Pat Burrell- 2008 World Series Champion

8. RF Matt Joyce- 40 RBIs

9. C Dioner Navarro- 2008 All Star

The star power for the offense is there. But there are still questions at the DH, C, and RF positions. Will Burrell and Navarro produce this year? That is the major question for the offense. If they struggle in 2010 like they did in 2009 the Rays have people to replace them both. Kelly Shoppach will replace Navarro behind the plate. Willy Aybar would be the new DH is Burrell struggles. I know Burrell was a major reason why the Phillies won the rings in 2008 but i would not be surprised to see Burrell shoped around this year.

Rotation
1. James Shields- 615 strikeouts

2. Matt Garza- 2008 ALCS MVP

3. David Price- 4.17 ERA

4. Jeff Niemann- 14-7

5. Wade Davis- 36 strikeouts

All five starters can give number one preformances on any giving noght. Tampa should improve pitching wise with Kazmir and Sonnanstine gone. As i said earlier Soriano is the bullpen answer so that will fall right into place. If the Rays can find another starter i would say best rotation on paper.

Prediction: Tampa Bay has the talent and experiance to compete for a spot in October. With the young pitching staff however beating the Yankees and Red Sox seems impossiable. Let's hope i am wrong and see the Rays back in the World Series. The most likely scene for them though is a 3rd place finish in the AL East. 7 games out. 82-80 record

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New York Yankees

March 21st 2010 15:54

Are the New York Yankees better than they were in 2009? They are the best choice right now to win it all with the addition on Javier Vazquez. His numbers in 2009 were exceptional compaired to all Yankees starters. Offense will be younger with Granderson,Johnson, adn Gardner. The Yankees offense will be just as dangorus as it has been in years past.

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Boston Red Sox

March 20th 2010 16:06

Do the Boston Red Sox have enough offense to win the World Series? That same question was asked when Manny got traded two years ago. Jason Bay then took over and everyone in beantown was asking Manny who?. Boston does not have a run producer to fill in for Bay. They added Mike Cameron and Adrien Beltre instead. Both guys would have to put up over 20 homers to even come close to replacing Bay.

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Balitmore Orioles

March 19th 2010 17:10

The Baltimore Orioles will play it's 110th MLB season. The Orioles have been in a downfall since 2000 and have been making major changes basiclly every year. 2005 they were really hot at the beginning of the season, but the season just fell apart after with Palmerio's steriod scandel, Sosa haveing a horrible season, and Ponson getting a DUI. 11 of the Orioles players suited up for the World Baseball Classic but together they just sucked again. 2008 and 2009 have just been rebuilding years.

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San Francisco Giants

March 18th 2010 17:16

When you think San Francisco Giants you think Tim Lincecum. You may also think Matt Cain. Or if your a true fan you can think Pablo Sandoval. What i am getting at is you thank about that outstanding pitching staff. Probly the best pitching staff in the NL.

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San Diego Padres

March 17th 2010 16:38

The San Diego Padres were founded in 1969 and have won the pennant two times and lost in the World Series both of them times. The Padres are one of four teams to never have a pitcher throw a no hitter, and one of two teams to never have a player ht for the cycle.

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Los Angeles Dodgers

March 16th 2010 16:17

The Los Angeles Dodgers defended their NL Wet title and earned the best record in the National Leauge in 2009. The dodgers made it all the way to the NLCS and got defeted once again by the Philadelphia Phillies.

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Colorado Rockies

March 15th 2010 15:58

The Colorado Rockies started last season with a 18-28 record that cost Clint Hurdle his job. Jim Tracy took over and led the team to 92 wins and a wild card berth. The Rockies loss to the Phillies but still had Tracy named NL manger of the year. Expectations are high in Colorado. No major moves were done in the off season to help this team.

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