MLB Power Poll: It’s Yankees-Phillies … again
Article By Unknown on 7th March, 2010
By Chris Bahr and Jeff D’Alessio, Sporting News
Get ready for baseball's first World Series rematch since Reggie Jackson's Yankees beat Steve Garvey's Dodgers in 1977 and '78. We took our annual preseason rankings—featuring two familiar foes at the top— to 30 analysts and asked for their two cents.
Expect to see Charlie Manuel and Joe Girardi shaking hands again in October. 1. Yankees Yankees TV analyst Ken Singleton says: "This is where the world champions belong. The main ingredient for the Yankees to repeat would be health, although they were able to win it all despite Alex Rodriguez playing in only 124 regular –season games. The outfield might not be as strong as others in the American League, but the addition of Curtis Granderson should bring some power and speed."
2. Phillies Phillies radio analyst Larry Andersen says: "No. 2? I truly believe the Phils have the ability to reclaim the title of world champs if Cole Hamels gets back close to where he was in the playoffs of 2008. Another key is Brad Lidge. The Phils won the NL with an obviously underperforming Lidge. The Yanks, once again, rode the arm of Mariano Rivera in the back of their 'pen, and we know how that worked out for them."
3. Red Sox MLB Network analyst Dan Plesac says: "Josh Beckett, Jon Lester and John Lackey give the Sox one of the best, if not the best, 1-2-3 starting punch. The outfield defense should greatly improve with Jacoby Ellsbury making the switch from center field to left and Mike Cameron patrolling center. If healthy, J.D. Drew also provides solid defense in right. Two key moves really solidify the defense in the infield—Adrian Beltre at third and Marco Scutaro at short. The Red Sox look to be formidable challengers to the mighty Bombers from the Big Apple."
4. Cardinals Cardinals radio analyst Mike Shannon says...
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Expect to see Charlie Manuel and Joe Girardi shaking hands again in October. 1. Yankees Yankees TV analyst Ken Singleton says: "This is where the world champions belong. The main ingredient for the Yankees to repeat would be health, although they were able to win it all despite Alex Rodriguez playing in only 124 regular –season games. The outfield might not be as strong as others in the American League, but the addition of Curtis Granderson should bring some power and speed."
2. Phillies Phillies radio analyst Larry Andersen says: "No. 2? I truly believe the Phils have the ability to reclaim the title of world champs if Cole Hamels gets back close to where he was in the playoffs of 2008. Another key is Brad Lidge. The Phils won the NL with an obviously underperforming Lidge. The Yanks, once again, rode the arm of Mariano Rivera in the back of their 'pen, and we know how that worked out for them."
3. Red Sox MLB Network analyst Dan Plesac says: "Josh Beckett, Jon Lester and John Lackey give the Sox one of the best, if not the best, 1-2-3 starting punch. The outfield defense should greatly improve with Jacoby Ellsbury making the switch from center field to left and Mike Cameron patrolling center. If healthy, J.D. Drew also provides solid defense in right. Two key moves really solidify the defense in the infield—Adrian Beltre at third and Marco Scutaro at short. The Red Sox look to be formidable challengers to the mighty Bombers from the Big Apple."
4. Cardinals Cardinals radio analyst Mike Shannon says...
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