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The 2009 Predictions that Mean Nothing
By Gary Armida The 2009 season will kick off Sunday night as the defending World Series Champion Phillies take on the division rival Atlanta Braves. The opener will mark the final link to the 2008 season as the World Series banner will be unveiled, giving fans one final chance to revel in their 2008 title. The 2009 season is shaping up to be one of
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Cardinals Poised for Upset over Cubs for Central Crown?
By Gary Armida It has been widely assumed that the Chicago Cubs are going to cruise to a repeat division title and make amends for their quick playoff exit in 2008. Many will point to the acquisition of Milton Bradley as the last remaining piece to a Cubs’ run to end their supposed curse. Sure,
2009 Mets: Maine and Ollie P. Must Lead the Way
By Gary Armida Over the past two seasons, the New York Mets have squandered division leads to the Phillies in the final month of September. In 2007, it was purely poor play during crunch time that doomed the Mets. 2008, however, was a completely different circumstance. The 2008 Mets lost their lead because
2009 Mariners: Hey, You Never Know!
By Gary Armida The Seattle Mariners were so bad last season that they were actually in competition with the Washington Nationals for the worst record in baseball. The Mariners won just one game more than the Nats as they finished with a record of 61 wins and 101 losses. Many predicted big things for
Dominance vs. Consistency
By Gary Armida With each passing day of Spring Training, opening day rosters are becoming increasingly clearer. Pitchers are finally throwing five and six innings while position players are finally getting more than the two or three inning of game action. In the National League East, most of the teams
2009 Milwaukee Brewers: Is There Enough Pitching?
By Gary Armida If not for the Tampa Rays’ miraculous run to the World Series, the 2008 Milwaukee Brewers would’ve been the season’s best story. For the first time since Harvey’s Wallbangers, the Brewers found themselves in the playoffs. Even more importantly, the historically
2009 Dodgers: Manny and the Kids
By Gary Armida When the Dodgers finally “won” the battle of wills and signed Manny Ramirez, the balance of power shifted in the NL West. With Ramirez back in the fold, the Dodgers immediately move themselves from mediocre team status to slight favorites to win the division title. Ramirez
2009 Oakland A’s: Young Pitching, More Power
By Gary Armida The Oakland A’s largely went against the grain this off season as they were one of the more aggressive teams during the winter. While they didn’t spend much money, the A’s added significant power in Matt Holliday and Jason Giambi while shoring up their middle infield
