AL EAST

Let us take a look at the East, and we start with the Champs, the New York Yankees.

Potential opening day line up

SS Derek Jeter
DH Nick Johnson
1B Mark Texiera
3B Arod Rodriguez
2B Robinson Cano
C Jorge Posada
CF Curtis Granderson
RF Nick Swisher
LF Brett Gardner/ Marcus Thames

Key additions

Javier Vazquez and Curtis Granderson

Why they will repeat - need you ask ?
Hello, they added Curtis Granderson and Javier Vazquez to World Series line-up, what else is there ?
Why they won't - age and infield defense, I know it's a stretch .


















Boston Red Sox


Potential opening day line up

LF Jacoby Ellsbury
2B Dustin Pedroia
C Victor Martinez
1B Kevin Youkilis
DH David Ortiz
3B Adrian Beltre
RF JD Drew/ Jeremy Hermida
CF Mike Cameron
SS Marco Scutaro

Key additions
John Lackey and Adrian Beltre

Why they will compete ?
The addition of big game pitcher Lackey, the defense of Mike Cameron, and maybe a hungry Adrian Beltre ( a 1 yr contract ) will keep them in the hunt all year long.
Why they won't - Dice K not the same guy, 4rth and 5th starters struggle, and
no big bopper ( since Manny and Bay are gone ) Sox still know how to score, but are not as fearsome as they used to be.


Will provide Tampa, the Orioles and the hometown Jays soon !