12-29-2008, 03:08 PM
<!--quoteo(post=7443:date=Dec 29 2008, 02:32 PM:name=rok)-->QUOTE (rok @ Dec 29 2008, 02:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->I think the Rays have a lot going for them, especially their pitching, but I seem them have 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.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I have to agree. I'm not certain the Rays can repeat what they did this season but they will definitely be an excellent team. The competition in that division is too fierce so I don't know if they can hold their own but I really hope they can. They are a fun team to watch. To think that not long ago they were just an after thought.
I have to agree. I'm not certain the Rays can repeat what they did this season but they will definitely be an excellent team. The competition in that division is too fierce so I don't know if they can hold their own but I really hope they can. They are a fun team to watch. To think that not long ago they were just an after thought.