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The next five players who will have 60-HR seasons.

1 Ken Griffey Jr. He proved you can go home again ... and play poorly. But he's not washed up. He hit 56 twice, and after two below-average seasons in Cincinnati, he has something left to prove. Expect him to play like it.

2 Jason Giambi. After hitting 20 homers in each of his first two seasons, his totals have grown consistently to a high of 43 last year. He's at 34 this year. The reigning MVP could launch tater after tater into the short porch at Yankee Stadium. Will he get that chance?

3 Alex Rodriguez. A-Rod doesn't get paid the big bucks for ...

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