Most improved MLB team in '04? Padres, Orioles, Astros, or ?

[HuckleB]

I'll give the nod to the Padres, since they've probably got the most improving to do.

[frylock]

1. i agree..

Pads have nowhere to go but up! Can't wait to check out the new ballyard.

[HuckleB]

2. And they've had a heck of an off-season, to boot.

Nevermind that they're due for a season or two of good health.

[flamingyouth]

3. I think the Angels might be contenders

They've made some pretty impressive acquisitions, but time will tell.

[HuckleB]

4. They'll be interesting to watch.

Big acquisitions, indeed, but they may have left some big holes elsewhere to make them. Still, Vlad is simply incredible to watch, when healthy.

[Bertha Venation]

5. my heart says the O's

And being a lifelong Angel fan, of course I'm thrilled at the moves the new owner has made this winter.

[beyurslf]

6. How can they be the most improved team of 2004

when they haven't started yet this year?

[HuckleB]

7. OK. I'll clarify.

Obviously, it's "who do you think will be the most improved team in 2004?"

[GumboYaYa]

8. It won't be the Cardinals......

unless someone channels Sandy Koufax into the body of one of these dead arms we picked up this offseason.

It looks like Houston is the team to beat to me.

[HuckleB]

9. If the Cubs do pick up Pudge, that's gonna be a heavyweight title fight.

About 20 games next year. Beautiful.