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As a baseball fan and bettor, here are 10 reasons to watch this season. (AP Images)

1. Can the Cubs win when it counts? The pressure will be on Lou Piniella this year to lead the +800 Cubs to the championship.
2. What impact will Alex Rodriguez and the whole steroid thing have on the season?
3. Will Ichiro Suzuki finally stand up and be a leader for the Seattle Mariners, who are coming off a terrible season?
4. How will the New York Yankees’ expensive offseason play out on the field? At +500 to win the World Series, they could be a huge flop if it does not happen.
5. Can Randy Johnson fight father time and help the San Francisco Giants win?
6. Will there be another surprise team like the Tampa Bay Rays?
7. Can the Rays repeat their amazing season?
8. Many experts are calling the Los Angeles Angels a lock, so why are they only listed at +1400 to win?
9. What will Manny do in a full season with the L.A. Dodgers?
10. Finally, will fans and bettors alike still go to the ballpark during the recession?

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