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2008 Major League Baseball Forecast—American League

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AP Photo by David J. Phillip American League East 1. Boston Red Sox It’s more interesting (or at least less conventional) playing Devil’s Advocate about why the Sox *won’t* repeat as pennant winners. Practically everything went right last season: Papelbon’s shoulder held firm and Beckett’s blisters didn’t grow, and every rookie was off-the-charts good, from … Read more

2008 Major League Baseball Forecast—National League

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Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images National League East 1. New York Mets Johan Santana pitching in huge Shea Stadium without a DH in the opposing lineup sounds like a recipe for 20-25 wins. Depth and quality in middle relief will allow Pedro Martinez to become a dominant 6 inning #2 starter (if manager Willie Randolph … Read more