American League scouting reports
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14. Mariners
Last year: 67-95They'll win if: some of their young potential All-Star hitters (Dustin Ackley, Justin Smoak, Mike Carp and Jesus Montero) find their strokes. Seattle's ace Felix Hernandez (pictured, 3.67 average run support in 2011) would appreciate the help.
They'll lose if: Ichiro Suzuki's batting average plummets 40 points for a third straight season.
