AL West Preview
Continuing my Major League Baseball season preview by division, here are the AL West teams listed in order of predicted finish.
Seattle Mariners. Despite being the Arizona Diamondbacks of the American League in 2007 (having given up more runs than they scored), the Mariners look like a real contender in the division. Yes, their lineup is aging, but the pitching is solid, with the addition of Eric Bedard being just what they need to compliment Felix Hernandez and a good bullpen.
California Angels. Essentially the same team as last year isn’t quite good enough to win the division this year.
Oakland A’s. Everyone’s favorite Moneyball team traded away Dan Haren and Nick Swisher – arguably the A’s two best players from last year. Where does that leave the A’s this year, other than hoping Bobby Crosby and Rich Harden can stay healthy for an entire season.
Texas Rangers. The Ballpark in Arlington didn’t even play as that much of a hitter’s park last year so you can’t blame the ballpark for the poor pitching on this team.
Comments
If anyone from the AL West makes to the World Series, it may be the lowest rated World Series in a long time.
Posted by: The Sports Freak | March 27, 2008 09:33 PM