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Article: Boston Red Sox vs. Tampa Bay Rays.(SPORTS)(AMERICAN LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHP SERIES)(Column)
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- The Washington Times (Washington, DC)
- Article date:
- October 10, 2008
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Byline: Mark Zuckerman, THE WASHINGTON TIMES
Who has the edge?
Starting lineup
Red Sox: This isn't quite as intimidating a bunch as it used to be, but it's still good. Dustin Pedroia developed into an MVP candidate this season, David Ortiz is healthy again after a wrist injury and Jason Bay has come through with the clutch hits Manny Ramirez used to produce.
Rays: There's plenty of talent here, but there isn't one player that strikes fear into opposing pitchers. Pena is the biggest power threat. Longoria, a rookie, is playing like a veteran. However, four different players struck out at least 122 times.
Rotation
Red ...