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2002 Baseball Era Sparks New Hope Across Leagues
The 2002 season hints at upheaval as the Diamondbacks' Game 7 win over the Yankees reshapes expectations. Free agents like Giambi arrive in new teams, Barry Bonds signs long-term, and multiple clubs add veterans to challenge New York. Trade talks and labor worries loom as teams rebuild for a fresh campaign.
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Luis Gonzalez
New York Yankees
Atlanta Braves
Gary Sheffield
New York Mets
Robbie Alomar
Mo Vaughn
Jeremy Burnitz
Boston Red Sox
Pedro Martinez
Nomar Garciaparra
Gonzo
Mariano Rivera
Arizona Diamondbacks
Montreal Expos
Yankees
Vladimir Guerrero
Expos
Cal Ripken
Mark McGwire
Tony Gwynn
Jason Giambi
David Wells
Rondell White
Steve Karsay
Bronx
Derek Jeter
Roger Clemens
Bernie Williams
Dan Duquette
Boston
San Francisco Giants
Barry Bonds
Sammy Sosa
St. Louis Cardinals
Tino Martinez
Jason Isringhausen
Ichiro Suzuki
Seattle Mariners
Paul O'Neill
Scott Brosius
Chuck Knoblauch
Sosa
Moises Alou
Astros
Cubs
Juan Gonzalez
Texas
John Rocker
Carl Everett
Rickey Henderson
Johnny Damon
Jose Canseco
Andres Galarraga
Montreal