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Contenders' highs and lows



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Sept. 11
There are the Cardinals, and then reasons that every one of the other teams realistically left in the division and wild-card races can make the postseason and why those teams cannot, reasons why those teams can win at least one postseason series and reasons why each cannot.

"We may not have a great record," said Padres GM Kevin Towers, "but get us in a short series with Jake Peavy and Adam Eaton starting three games and Trevor Hoffman closing and I'll take my chances. We can beat anyone."

Which is the way Cleveland thinks, with C.C. Sabathia and Cliff Lee, a combined 11-0 since Aug. 1 (going into Sunday) and 99-60 lifetime, and the best bullpen ERA in the majors. Or the way the Angels think, with Bartolo Colon and Kelvim Escobar added to their already strong bullpen.









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