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MLB Season Preview 2009 **
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It just so happens our two biggest contributors are also huge Major League Baseball fans. 5 years ago (before Boston won its first World Series in 86 years) you could have debated the ethics behind my dad inducting me to Red Sox Nation, before there were major league teams in Florida. Fellow contributor Chris has been a diehard Marlins fan since day one. We’re also huge fantasy baseball nerds. Feel free to follow along with the gatorsfirst.com fantasy league here. We’re trying to get to 12 teams, and would not be opposed to having one or two reader-managed teams to fill out the league, so let us know in the comments below why you should be included and I’ll get back to you.[/quote]
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Enough administrative BS, let’s get to some hardcore seamhead predictions…
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To begin with, you should know each division will get it’s own in depth preview blog at a later date. Chris is covering quadruple-A, er, the NL, and I’ll cover the AL. They’ll all be linked in this introductory blog, so check back right here, and come see how you can expect things to shake out in 2009.[/quote]
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Here’s a little taste of what’s to come, and some predictions to begin etching in stone:[/quote]
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Al East
AL Central
AL West
Best Lineup
Rays
Royals
Athletics
Best Fielding
Red Sox
Twins
Angels
Best Bench
Red Sox
Indians
Rangers
Best Starting Five
Red Sox
Twins
Angels
Best Bullpen
Blue Jays
Twins
Angels
Best Manager
Joe Maddon, Rays
Rod Gardenhire, Twins
Mike Scioscia, Angels
 
 
 
 
Divisional MVP
Nick Markakis, Orioles
Justin Morneau, Twins
Josh Hamilton, Rangers
Divisional CY
Roy Halladay, Blue Jays
Francisco Liriano, Twins
Felix Hernandez, Mariners
Divisional ROY
Matt Wieters, Orioles
Matt LaPorta, Indians
Gio Gonzalez, Athletics
Breakout Hitter
Xavier Nady, Yankees
Shin-Soo Choo, Indians
Chris Davis, Rangers
Breakout Pitcher
David Price, Rays
Scott Baker, Twins
Dana Eveland, Athletics
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NL East
NL Central
NL West
Best Lineup
Phillies
Cubs
Dodgers
Best Fielding
Mets
Astros
Rockies
Best Bench
Nationals
Astros
Dodgers
Best Starting Five
Marlins
Cubs
Diamondbacks
Best Bullpen
Phillies
Cardinals
Dodgers
Best Manager
Bobby Cox, Braves
Tony LaRussa, Cardinals
Joe Torre, Dodgers
 
 
 
 
Divisional MVP
Hanley Ramirez, Marlins
Albert Pujols, Cardinals
Manny Ramirez, Dodgers
Divisional CY
Johan Santana, Mets
Rich Harden, Cubs
Tim Lincecum, Giants
Divisional ROY
Cameron Maybin, Marlins
Colby Rasmus, Cardinals
Dexter Fowler, Rockies
Breakout Hitter
Jayson Werth, Phillies
Joey Votto, Reds
Chris Iannetta, Rockies
Breakout Pitcher
Josh Johnson, Marlins
Adam Wainwright, Cardinals
Matt Cain, Giants
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NL East Preview (coming March 25)[/quote]
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AL East Preview (coming March 27)[/quote]
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NL Central Preview (coming March 30)[/quote]
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AL Central Preview (coming April 1)[/quote]
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NL West Preview (coming April 2)[/quote]
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AL West Preview (coming April 6)[/quote]
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