Mets Favored To Claim NL East In 86
The Mets are the pick to win the National League East title with Dwight Gooden and Darryl Strawberry leading a strong lineup. Cardinal losses and Cubs injuries temper St Louis and Chicago despite bright spots like Vince Coleman and Ryne Sandberg.
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Rick Sutcliffe
Steve Trout
Dennis Eckersley
Scott Sanderson
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Leon Durham
Ryne Sandberg
Shawon Dunston
Ron Cey
Jody Davis
Gary Matthews
AL East Preview Mixed Prospects Stir Foxy Debate
In the AL East race Detroit looks strongest on paper with new additions and a pitching staff led by Jack Morris while Baltimore relies on Eddie Murray Cal Ripken Jr and a steady rotation. New York, Toronto and the rest face questions about defense and leadership as the season opens.
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A's poised to reclaim glory in AL West
The piece argues the Oakland Athletics, led by Joaquin Andujar and Jose Rijo, aim to revive past glory with strong hitting including Canseco and Kingman. It contrasts them with Kansas City Royals, Chicago White Sox, and Minnesota Twins, noting Royals depth yet limited 85 off-season moves.
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Catfish Hunter
Vida Blue
Joe Rudi
Gene Tenace
Sal Bando
Dick Green
Kenny Holtzman
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Jackie Moore
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Jose Rijo
Chris Codiroli
Jay Howell
Dave Kingman
Mike Davis
Dwayne Murphy
Jose Canseco
Kansas City Royals
Royals
Bret Saberhagen
Charlie Leibrandt
Mark Gubicza
Danny Jackson
Bud Black
Dan Quisenberry
George Brett
History points to Reds and other NL West takes on 1980s era season
Mike Haas mocks Ted Turner’s Braves moves and jokes about the NL West. He forecasts a Reds challenge with strong pitching and questions Braves management, while rating Dodgers conditions, Padres chances, Astros parity, and Giants ineptitude in a brisk team-by-team preview.
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Andy Hawkins
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Dick Williams
Steve Garvey
Graig Nettles
Baseball season opens with shifts in eight-team NL race
The Mets are favored to win the NL East behind Dwight Gooden and teammates. Whitey Herzog cites a four-team race with the Cardinals Cubs and Expos. Cards trade Andujar for Heath and adjust suspensions. Virgil and Denny move between teams as rosters reshape.
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