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Which division leader at the break will miss the playoffs entirely?
New York Yankees (55-31, 7 game lead) — Sure they have a big lead and a $200 million payroll. But are they handcuffed by a weak minor-league system?
Chicago White Sox (46-38, 1/2 game lead) — They catch the Twins at the break thanks to newcomer Freddy Garcia and the return of Magglio Ordonez, and face a soft second half schedule. But they have traded away phenom catcher Miguel Olivo, noone is batting above .300.
Texas Rangers (49-37, 2 game lead) — Kenny Rogers was vital for the Twins last year, and now the Rangers this year. But is he doomed to finish 13-8 a third straight year?
Philadelphia Phillies (46-41, 1 game lead) — It's not a far drop back to 4th in this division... and their best starter sports a 4.48 ERA.
St Louis Cardinals (54-33, 7 game lead) — Sure they can hit, but did anyone have Chris Carpenter sitting at 9-4 with a sub-4.00 ERA and Matt Morris as the #5?
Los Angeles Dodgers (48-38, 1/2 game lead) — Odalis Perez and Hideo(us) Nomo on the DL and Edwin Jackson's elbow still looking wonky make the starting roto highly suspect.
None of the above — They'll all make it.
Which division leader at the break will miss the playoffs entirely?
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New York Yankees
votes: 4 (6%) |
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Chicago White Sox
votes: 13 (19%) |
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Texas Rangers
votes: 14 (21%) |
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Philadelphia Phillies
votes: 18 (27%) |
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St. Louis Cardinals
votes: 1 (1%) |
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Los Angeles Dodgers
votes: 10 (15%) |
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None of the Above
votes: 6 (9%) |
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| Total Votes: 66 |
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For the record, Texas, Philadelphia, and Chicago all missed the playoffs entirely, and Los Angeles was eliminated in the first round.
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