Forget about the playoff hunt, there are plenty of interesting races at the bottom of the six divisions.
The Senior Circuit’s big breakout farmhands give all of the NL teams something to look forward to in 2008.
The near-lock for AL MVP and the Angels’ top slugger will need to overcome nagging ailments to lead their teams into October action.
A historic rivalry shows up one-two this week.
The race where the runners face victory or death should provide the best stretch drive story.