Previewing the American League West
Click on the links below to go directly to a capsule for each team in the American League West, listed in alphabetical order:
Note: Projected lineups, pitching rotations and bullpens are mostly approximations based on the latest information. In most cases they don't include starting players who will open the season on the disabled list. They reflect the most likely everyday lineup against a right-handed starter, and are completely subject to change.
Los Angeles Angels
Manager: Mike Scioscia (12th season)Stadium: Angel Stadium of Anaheim (2010 Park Factors)
2010 Record: 80-82 (3rd in AL West)
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Mark Trumbo is an intriguing fill-in, but doesn't figure to come close to replacing Morales' impressive production in the lineup. 
Weaver is a pitcher with ace-caliber potential who, even in the worst-case scenario, should be one of the safest bets to finish as the No. 2-caliber fantasy starter at which he's being drafted. ... 
Oakland Athletics
Manager: Bob Geren (5th season)Stadium: Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum (2010 Park Factors)
2010 Record: 81-81 (2nd in AL West)
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With the A's projected on the cusp of the playoffs, 200+ ace-level innings from their best pitcher would go a long way toward winning the AL West for the first time since 2006.
Josh Willingham carried a .389 OBP and 23.1 AB/HR in 2010 -- Ruthian compared to Oakland's left fielders (.325, 40.7).
Seattle Mariners
Manager: Eric Wedge (1st season)Stadium: Safeco Field (2010 Park Factors)
2010 Record: 61-101 (4th in AL West)
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Solid performances from their under-25s (Justin Smoak, Michael Pineda, Dustin Ackley, Michael Saunders and, believe it or not, Felix Hernandez) would go a long way toward re-establishing the Mariners in the AL West.
To score runs, Ichiro needs a little help from his friends, and last season, despite a .359 OBP, the leadoff hitter managed to score only 74 times. 
Texas Rangers
Manager: Ron Washington (5th season)Stadium: Rangers Ballpark in Arlington (2010 Park Factors)
2010 Record: 90-72 (1st in AL West)
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The de facto ace, Wilson had an excellent debut as a starter in 2010, but will likely need to see his strikeouts or ground balls go up or his walks come down if he's going to repeat his success in 2011.
He's one of the more underrated power sources in all of baseball, but has no clear path to everyday at-bats. 
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