Preview of American League race outlooks
A sneak preview outlines expected contenders across the American League with notes on player moves. Yankees add Tiant and John boosting pitching. Red Sox rely on youth and injury recovery. Brewers, Tigers, Orioles, Indians, Blue Jays, Angels, Royals, Rangers, White Sox, Twins, A’s, and Mariners are analyzed for rotation strength, batting depth, and title chances. Key names include Tiant, John, Munson, Carew, Ryan, Koosman, and Brett among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Yankees
Luis Tiant
Tommy John
Bob Lemon
Catfish Hunter
Don Garrett
Ron Guidry
Yanks
Juan Beniquez
Thurman Munson
Brad Gulden
Bruce Robinson
Jerry Narron
Reggie Jackson
Boston Red Sox
Bill Lee
Beantown
Hob Sprowl
Win Remmerswaal
Butch Hobson
Fred Lynn
Jim Rice
Sox
Milwaukee Brewers
Milwaukee
Larry Hisle
Robin Yount
Don Money
Paul Molitor
Sat Banda
Brewers
Jason Thompson
Lou Whitaker
Steve Kemp
Ron Leflore
Aurelio Rodriguez
Baltimore Orioles
Earl Weaver
O's
Jim Palmer
Mike Flanagan
Dennis Martinez
Kiko Garcia
Rich Dauer
Larry Harlow
Weaver
Cleveland Indians
Indians
Bobby Bonds
Jeff Torborg
Toronto Blue
Jays
Ontario
Rico Carty
Jerry Garvin
Jesse Jefferson
Bob Bailor
West California Angels
Acqui
Rod Carew
Dan Ford
Jim Barr
Angels
Royals
Jim Fregosi
Frank Tanana
Nolan Ryan
Don Rase
Chris Knapp
Dave Frost
Anaheim
Kansas City Royals
Whitey Herzog
Dennis Leonard
Paul Splitorff
Larry Gura
Rich Gale
Steve Busby
Herzog
George Brett
Clint Hurdle
Willie Wilson
al Cavens
Amos Otis
Texas Rangers
al Oliver
Rich Zisk
John Grubb
Oscar Gamble
Billie Sample
Rangers
Sparky Lyle
Jim Kern
Jim Sundberg
Mitt
Buddy Bell
Bump Wills
Rovals
Fergie Jenkins
Doc Medich
Dock Ellis
Dayle Alexander
Jon Matlack
Steve Corer
Arlington
Texas
Chicago White Sox
Don Kessinger
Ross Baumgarten
Steve Trout
Rich Wortham
Ron Schueler
Ken Kravec
Francisco Barrios
Ron Blomberg
Kevin Bell
Greg Pryor
Harry Chappas
Mike Squires
Lamar Johnson
Ralph Garr
Jorge Orta
Thad Bosley
Eric Soderholm
Chet Lemon
Ken Landreaux
Ron Jackson
Roy Smalley
Dutch Wynegar
Twins
Oakland A's
John Johnson
Matt Keough
Rick Langford
Alan Wirth
Mike Norris
Craig Mitchell
Steve Minetto
Bob Lacey
Dave Heaverle
Mitchell Page
Dave Revering
Charles Finley
Alameda County
Seattle Mariners
Leon Roberts
Dan Meyer
Ruppert Jones
Willie Horton
Bruce Bochte
Bobby Thompson
Mariners
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