Scouting Reports

AMAZIN' TURNAROUND
When the Mets and the Angels last met, in June 2008, New York was plagued by controversy and infighting, a .500 team in the midst of firing manager Willie Randolph. However, when the speedy Jose Reyes and his Mets—more cohesive under skipper Jerry Manuel—next run into Chone Figgins (9) and L.A., it will be in the '09 World Series.

AMERICAN LEAGUE

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NATIONAL LEAGUE

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CONSIDER THIS BOXES COMPILED BY JOE SHEEHAN

* Wild card

PLAYER VALUE RANKINGS
SI's David Sabino ranked the position players in the major leagues from 1 (the best) to 425 and the pitchers from 1 to 350, based on projections of their statistical production this season. Each player's Player Value Ranking (PVR) appears next to his name in the scouting reports. For a complete list of PVRs by position, go to SI.com/bonus.

PLAYOFF PREDICTIONS

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