Even though I am a Mariners fan, they don't have enough pitching and their bats went silent after the all star break.
Totally disagree with your prediction of A-Rod. By staying in the AL there is no reason to not think that he will perform as usual. In reality, he will probably see more pitches if they put the likes of Giambi, Williams or Sheffield behind him. Don't get me wrong, I don't think the Yankees have enough pitching either. The Sox have to be the early favorite.
DRJ