2. TEXAS--Just a step off the pace, Billy Martin's Rangers sport the leagues' MVP and RBI leader in Jeff Burroughts. Willie Davis and Cesar Tovar add to the slugging along with the excellent first baseman, Mike Hargrove.
Aside from Ferguson Jenkins, who matched Catfish Hunter in wins with 25, Texas is too weak in the pitching department.
3. KANSAS CITY--The Royals spent more time fighting in the clubhouse that they did thinking about winning last year. Despite manager Hack McKeon, the Royals will land in third.
4. CALIFORNIA--Dick Williams's starting staff of Nolan Ryan, Bill Singer, and Frank Tanana may be surprising if some timely hitting becks them up.
5. MINNESOTA--The Twins came on strong at the end of last season, but even a fourth batting crown for Rod Carew couldn't save them.
6. CHICAGO--And then there were none.
Tomorrow: The Swami predicts the outcome of the National League pennant race and shocks the world with his Series pick.