Which will be surprise teams in 2008?
Published 2/4/2008 by Tom Singer at Major League Baseball News
In 12 of 13 postseasons since expanding the playoffs in 1995, a team has entered the playoffs after finishing the previous year with a losing record. Who could it be in 2008? The Reds, Rays and Twins are the top candidates.
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