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Warning: You're about to get roughly 1,000 words detailing another person's fantasy draft. If that sort of thing doesn't appeal to you, then I completely understand. Live Drafts are usually incredibly boring, especially after the first five rounds, which is why I have chosen to go another direction in this column.

Once the ink on Matt Holliday's contract began to dry, it became safe to assume the St. Louis Cardinals would be clear favorites to win their fifth National League Central title in the last seven years.

From MVP Albert Pujols to Cy Young candidates Cris Carpenter and Adam Wainwright to the managerial savvy of Tony LaRussa, the Cardinals are primed to exceed last year's 91-71 mark.

 Opening day is almost here and with that comes pre-season predictions.  The Yankees are clearly the favorite to win it all after winning last year and they have only gotten better with the acquisitions of Curtis Granderson and Javier Vasquez.

The Yankees' biggest question marks appear to be the oft-injured Nick Johnson, the ageless Andy Pettitte, the inconsistent A.J. Burnett and if Brett Gardner can hold down being the everyday left-fielder. If everything goes right, the Yankees should repeat as World Series Champs, but who in the NL will oppose them?

Last October and November was a time that all Yankee fans will never forget.

The Yankees blew through the post season to their 27th world championship, and their first championship since 2000. 

Just about everything seemed to go right for the Yankees last season.  C.C. Sabathia lived up to the contract that he signed and A.J. Burnett stayed healthy and showed flashes of a dominant pitcher.  Mark Teixiera was an MVP candidate in his first season in pinstripes, not just clubbing home runs, but by spectacular defensive play as well.

The MLB regular season gets started tomorrow night with the Boston Red Sox hosting the New York Yankees. You have seen them all over the web, but the expert panel of Double G Sports is giving you their predictions for the 2010 season.

To see all the predictions from division standings to MVP's and CY Young's, visit Double G Sports .

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Last year the Yankees (ugh) took home the ring. The year before, the Rays lost to the Phillies in the World Series. And three years ago, the Red Sox won. Needless to say, the AL East is looking to have a repeat appearance this year. But who?

The Red Sox made some moves to shore up defense, the Yankees lost a few bats, and the Rays and Orioles reloaded with young prospects and solid trades.

So who is going to win? 

If the Yankees could get consistent starts from their three-four-five guys, they could win the division.

Is that likely? No.

Here is a quick look at my picks last year .

American League East

New York Yankees (99-63)

As much as I don't want to put them here, they simply have few faults.

Now that the decade of the 2000s has just ended, I thought it would be a good time to make a list of the best relief pitchers from this decade.

Now keep in mind, this list is a list of the best careers, so far. It is not a list of the best right now. This needs to be kept in mind while reading this list; I’m talking about the best careers, not the best 2009 seasons.

Some argue that the position of relief pitcher is an unimportant position. I disagree.

In a year that many predict will go pretty smoothly and much like last year, I have predicted a few changes in the so-called system. Though the main powers still stand above the rest and win the standings, stand-out teams like the Giants, Mariners and Reds all improve from the year before and have changes at very good seasons.

This year, some teams have been able to build-up according to defense in pitching. No heavy hitters switched teams this year so that their new squad became a contender.

Sometimes with Fantasy Baseball there is always the obvious pick. You see you need a pitcher, take CC Sabathia. You see you need an outfielder, take Matt Holliday. A third baseman, Alex Rodriguez. But what about when you get past those first ten rounds and all of the big names are off the board? I am going to show you five guys that you should be looking at late in the draft.

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