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Picking next season's playoff field a week after this year's World Series requires boldness. That's why we're going with the Braves in the N.L East-no one sees that coming, right? But we also see the Yankees missing the postseason for the first time in more than a decade.
A.L. East: Red Sox. The offense can survive if Manny Ramirez is traded, and there is enough pitching to hold off the Yanks.
A.L. Central: White Sox. There is no guarantee Paul Konerko will be back, but at least Ozzie Guillen is sticking around.
A.L. West: A's. Oakland almost won the division in 2005. If the hitters can match the rotation, you can eliminate the "almost" in '06.
A.L. wild card: Indians. Upgrades at first base and in right field will boost a potent lineup, but the pitching makes Cleveland a playoff team.
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