ARCTIC CONDITIONS
Berliners, Red Hots: Keep frozen until 2010.
FRIGID
Bombers: Anemic offense, more closers than starters. Where’s Winick?
Klein 9: Ichiro won’t be the only guy reaching for Tums with this pitching staff. Is team as good as it Getz?
COLD
Nukes: Few others share Kerbs’ sunny optimism about Betemit, Chavez, Redmond, Perkins, and Punto on active roster.
GOP: Can the league’s Hottest Republican hold on without Ervin Santana on staff?
WARMING TREND
LMC: Great pitching staff must carry the numbers without Mauer on offense.
Hoosier Dads: Waiting for Chris Ray of Light to shine.
Flaming Brats: But Braden, Pavano and Purcey could be grilling experience.
BALMY
Riptorns: Offense healthy, Porcello and Perry on Big Stage while Smoltz and Hill wait in wings. Nice forecast.
ON FIRE
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