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MLB aficionados and sports bettors should definitely check this 2010 MLB season preview to get some info on where to place their money on: 2009 winners Last season’s winner was the New York Yankees. The Yankees defeated the Philadelphia Phillies during game 6, with a 7-3 ending. The hero of the night was MVP of the World Series, Hideki Matsui. The following are some of the other teams that garnered awards during the 2009 MLB season: Los Angeles Angels (AL West champions) Los Angeles Dodgers (NL West champions) Philadelphia Phillies (NL champions) Philadelphia Phillies (NL East champions) Minessota Twins (AL Central champions) St. Louis Cardinals (NL Central champions) New York Yankees (World Series champions) New York Yankees (AL champions) New York Yankees (AL East champions) Dates to remember The MLB 2010 season started on April 4. The opening day was initiated by the first game between Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees. On October 3, the regular season will end. October 6 is the start of the MLB post-season. On October 27, the 2010 World Series will start. It will end on or before November 4. Odds according to bookmakers These odds were published by Internet-based bookmakers before the MLB 2010 season started: NY Yankees – 5 Boston – 7 Philadelphia – 8 LA Angels – 9 St. Louis – 11 LA Dodgers – 13 Minnesota – 16 NY Mets – 17 Seattle – 21 Colorado – 21 Offseason moves Transfer of players from one team to another can definitely affect the chances of a team to win. During the offseason, New York Yankees lost Johnny Damon and Hideki Matsui. In exchange for these, the Yankees got Curtis Granderson, an outfielder from Detroit Tigers. With these changes, the New York Yankees are ready to defend their championship title. As for the Philadelphia Phillies, pitcher Cliff Lee was lost but they were able to acquire Roy Halladay and was included in the team’s rotation. Aside from this, the team didn’t make any other significant changes in their roster. Because of Halladay’s history of defeating the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees, the Philadelphia Phillies may just have the right formula to snag a title this season. The Boston Red Sox included John Lackey to their roster, but lost Jason Bay (slugger). The team’s offseason changes in the field can make an impact on their chances of coveting a title. According to some bookmakers, there is a big possibility the the battle for the AL East crown will be between Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees. The St. Louis Cardinals are also equipped to defend their title as the roster is headed by Matt Holliday and Albert Pujols, two sluggers known for their impressive stats. Chris Carpenter and Adam Wainwright are also key players that can increase the team’s chances of winning. The Los Angeles Angels have a strong offense, an impressive bullpen, and heavy rotation. The team was able to acquire Hideki Matsui, Joel Pinero, and Fernando Rodney during offseason. Because of the team’s impressive line-up, the Los Angeles Angels also have a good chance of defending their title.