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Philadelphia (80-82, NL East, tied for fourth): Phil Bradley (.297, 14 HR, 67 RBI) and Bob Dernier (.317) are two new acquisitions the Phils needed. Steve ("Bedrock") Bedrosian (40 saves), last year's Cy Young winner, is one of the league's premier relievers. Thirty-eight year old Mike Schmidt still has the pop. But the Phils need some defense up the middle. Shortstop Steve Jeltz had more errors (14) than RBI (12). Best player: Schmidt...
Pittsburgh (80-82, NL East, tied for fourth): This team is young. Brian Fisher (11-9) and Bob Kipper (5-9) are the only two starters with more than two years of playing experience. Mike Dunne (13-6, 3.03 ERA) led the staff in victories. Mike LaVellere (.300) and Andy Van Slyke, former St. Louis players, sure made that deal for Tony Pena look good. Best player: Van Slyke...
...Diego (65-97, NL West, sixth): This team is brewing with youth. Rookie of the Year Benito Santiago (.300, 18 HR, 79 RBI) and John Kruk (.313, 20 HR, 91 RBI) head the Padre kiddie corps. But where's the pitching? Ed Whitson (10-13) and Eric Show (8-16)? Keith Moreland (.266, 27 HR, 88 RBI), acquired from Chicago, will help the San Diego offense. Best player: Tony Gwynn...
...Francisco (90-72, NL West, first): The Giants made a great off-season move when they signed Cleveland's Brett Butler (.295, 9 HR, 49 RBI). He'll join Will Clark and Jeffrey Leonard (.280, 19 HR, 63 RBI) in the line-up. The staff is sound, led by Dave Dravecky (7-5), Rick Reuschel (8-6) and reliever Don Robinson (5-1, 2.74 ERA). The double-dip combo of Robby Thompson and Jose Uribe give the Giants strength up the middle. Best player: Clark...
...Louis (95-67, NL East, first): So long, Jack Clark and hello, Bob Horner? This is not Japan, Big Bob (.327, 31 HR, 73 RBI in 93 Japanese games). The Cards will need some punch from Willie McGee and Tommy Herr (.263, 2 HR, 83 RBI). John Tudor (10-2) and the rest of the staff will have to keep the runs on the low side for the Cards to even think of repeating. Best player: McGee...