Capsules of American League West teams, listed in order of finish last year:
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Houston Astros
2017: 101-61, first place, won World Series.
Manager: A.J. Hinch (fourth season).
He's Here: RHP Gerrit Cole, RHP Joe Smith, RHP Hector Rondon.
He's Outta Here: DH Carlos Beltran, RHP Luke Gregerson, RHP Joe Musgrove, RHP Mike Fiers, RHP Michael Feliz, INF Colin Moran.
Projected Lineup: CF George Springer (.283, 34 HRs, 85 RBIs), 3B Alex Bregman (.284, 19, 71, 39 2Bs), 2B Jose Altuve (MLB-best .346, 24, 81, 39 2Bs, 32 SBs, AL MVP), SS Carlos Correa (.