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2008 Arizona Diamondbacks Preview

 
Arizona Alright, I am trying not to be a homer here by picking the Dbacks just because they are my local team, but I really do think they will win the division in 2008.  If I ignored the problems they have had this Spring, I would not be a legitimate writer.  On paper, they've got one amazing pitching staff.  Brandon Webb should secure at least 15 wins and more likely 20 this year.  His stuff is still good.  He is healthy.  What more could you ask for in a number one?  You could ask him to be left handed, which is what you find with AZ's number two starter; Randy Johnson.  Johnson is questionably still good.  He mowed batters down last season when he was healthy and he has had good bite on his slider this Spring.  He may not every throw another No-No, but he will win 10 if he stays healthy. Danny Haren is possibly a bigger question mark than Johnson.  It isn't a matter of health but rather a matter of adjusting to baseball in the ... (link)

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