i think the the top 3 contenders for this year's championship are Cubs, Yankees, and Red Sox. The yankees have an AWESOME offensive presence but their pitching is worrisome. The Sox and Cubs however are more balanced. Both Sox and Cubs have an EXTREMELY talented pitching squad and good depth in the bullpen. When you have the likes of Wood, Prior, Maddux, and the supporting pitching staff coupled with their offense; and Martinez, Lowe, Schilling, and Wakefield, coupled with THEIR offense...then you know you're gonna have a good season.
pitching wins games
btw...GO METS!!!! lol...i know, it's sad

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