Stephen Strasburg's return and a deep farm system give Washington hope.
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The Mariners have some nice building blocks but are still a couple of bats short.
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Prince Fielder is a perfect fit, but the Orioles have numerous questions to answer
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Another losing season calls for serious organizational reconstruction on the North Side
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A low payroll and thin farm system do not bode well for the opening of a new ballpark
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There's hope in Houston, just not for next season (or the one after that)
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Can the young guns help the world champions repeat.
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The Cliff Lee market is open and other issues as loom for the American League champions.
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After losing in the American League Championship Series, they will be serious off-season shoppers.
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Their roster is getting older but they still should be contenders for at least another year or two.
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An offseason of change awaits but there is still plenty of talent on hand.
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The guard is changing with Bobby Cox retiring and Fredi Gonzalez taking over as manager but the team still has the makings of a contender.
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Kiss'Em Goodbye: Texas Rangers
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