12-29-2008, 02:32 PM
I think the Rays have a lot going for them, especially their pitching, but I see them as having a few candidates for injuries, and could suffer from the general fatigue that follows a group of young pitchers logging more innings than they ever have before, both regular season and postseason. I don't expect them to suck, but it wouldn't surprise me if they took a few steps back and only won 85 games or so. I still think the Red Sox are the class of that division, but it's going to be a fun 3-way race. I think the Yanks have improved, but probably not by more than 5-7 games. A lot will ride on their bullpen, which outside of Rivera is mediocre at best.