MLB Team by Team X-Factors: American League

  I was thinking about players that will play a huge part of their teams' seasons. The so called "X-Factors". This became a an idea for an article. So here it goes. AL West Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim: Jered Weaver. The Angels are dealing with many pitching injuries. Weaver is key to the rotation that must be good for the Angeles to win the West. Seattle Mariners: Erik Bedard. Bedard gives Seattle an excellent 1-2 punch in their rotation. If he and Felix Hernandez come through, Seattle can win the division. Bedard has a lot of talent, and if he delivers, Seattle has the talent to contend. Oakland Athletics: Rich Harden. If Harden can stay healthy, which is a HUGE question, then the A's will have a decent rotation and a decent team. They could be a .500 team with a health Harden. Also, he could be used as trade bait at the deadline for more prospects for Billy Beane. Texas Rangers:  Kevin Milwood. Texas lacks good pitching, and ... [link]