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- 2006 New York Yankees Preview
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] The New York Yankees simply werent themselves for much of the 2005 season. The Bombers starting pitching proved spotty for much of the year while their offense regularly scratched and clawed for runs during the entire first half of the season.
- 2006 Kansas City Royals Preview
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] Ask any Royal fan and they will tell you there just simply werent many things for them to cheer about in 2005.In fact,the 2005 Kansas City Royals were a complete train wreck and thats putting things somewhat mildly.
- 2006 Baltimore Orioles Preview
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] Prior to the All Star break the Baltimore Orioles were playing like they were destined for one of those dream seasons. On June 21, Baltimore held a two-game lead over the division rival Boston Red Sox and had assembled an impressive 42-28 record.
- 2006 Boston Red Sox Preview
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] After finally breaking the 86-year curse of Babe Ruth not to mention performing one of the most miraculous comebacks in baseball history vs. the Yankees, the Boston Red Sox entered the 2005 season hopeful their good fortune would continue.
- 2006 Chicago Cubs Preview
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] With the departure of slugger Sammy Sosa, the offensive output for the Chicago Cubs has been replaced by the likes of superstars Derek Lee (.335 46 107) and Aramis Ramirez (.302 31 92).
- 2006 Chicago White Sox Preview
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] After waiting 88 years for a World Series title, the Chicago White Sox and 2nd year Manager Ozzie Guillen entered the 2005 season on a mission. After an impressive rookie managerial season the Venezuela born Guillen led his troops to a division leading 99-63 record.
- 2006 Cincinnati Reds Preview
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] The biggest news for Cincinnati Reds fans in 2005 was the fact that Ken Griffey Jr.(.301 35 92) was able to play an entire season injury free for the first time in over 5 full seasons.
- 2006 Cleveland Indians Preview
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] The Cleveland Indians were arguably the best overall team in baseball during the 2nd half of the season. The Indians remained right in the thick of the AL pennant chase until the very last week of the season when a 4-6 record in their last 10 games left them two games back in the wildcard standings.
- 2006 Colorado Rockies Preview
[Recreation-and-Sports] The Colorado Rookies suffered through a tough 95 loss season ending the year 15 games behind the NL West Champion San Diego Padres. The 2005 offense was led by 1st baseman Todd Helton (.320 20 79), outfielder Dustan Mohr (.214 17 38), and the young 3rd baseman Garrett Atkins (.287 13 89).
- 2006 Detroit Tigers Preview
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] About the only good news for Detroit Tigers fans in 2005 occurred at the end of the season. In October it was announced that Jim Leyland was coming out of retirement and had accepted the Tigers managerial job.
- 2006 Arizona Diamondbacks Preview
[Recreation-and-Sports:Baseball] Rebounding from a truly disastrous 111 loss season in 2004, the Arizona Diamondbacks improved their 2005 season record to 77-85 including a final 8-2 record to finish the last 10 games of the year.
- 2006 Anaheim Angels Preview
[Recreation-and-Sports] Mike Scioscia and his 2005 Anaheim Angels entered the new season ready to defend their 2004 American League West Title. Although the 2004 season ended in a disappointing 3 game ALDS sweep to the World Series Boston Red Sox, the Angels remained poised and confident they could return to the postseason once again.
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