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Originally Posted by element1286
First, Hanley Ramirez is a franchise player.
Second, all the other teams aren't pitching, but all the other teams have pitchers with track records. The marlins have the least pitching in the division. We don't know if Olsen is a mirage, and Hendrickson is not good enough to keep this up.
Third, they might be in it together, but I don't really think that matters in baseball. The more talented team will win in almost every situation in the long run.
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Not true. Look at the Detroit Tigers. They're an extremely talented team, but they're not winning. Look at the NY Yankees - they're an extremely talented team, but they're not winning. The Angels are a great team, but Oakland's right there with them in the AL West division. Seattle's a great team, but they're not winning.
Baltimore, Tampa Bay, Florida, & Oakland - none of these teams have great depth or exceptional talent (from top to bottom), but they all have great team chemistry. These guys live to play and their win/loss records reflect the success of that drive.