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From The PCL Observer online.
The following is excerpted from their preseason predictions and team by team analysis:
In the Pacific Conference West Division, the Albuquerque Isotopes are primed to take the division and maybe even the conference championship.
With the powerful bats of Ryan McMahon, Raimel Tapia and Stephen Cardullo combining with the pitching of David Holman, German Marquez and Brett Oberholtzer, the Isotopes should make great strides to improve on last season's 68-73 record.
The big concern in Albuquerque will be with manager Robert James. The 51 year old James will be a manager for the first time ever. Throughout his years as a player and coach, James has been volatile, unpredictable and controversial.
James will be reunited with Isotopes pitching coach Brandon Emanuel. These two crossed paths in James' last season in baseball when James dealt a cheap shot to Emanuel's crotch during a brawl between the Isotopes and Round Rock Express.
38 year old Colby Lewis brings experience and leadership to the team. Lewis has pitched in the World Series for the Texas Rangers and should pay big dividends inside the clubhouse.
Predicted finish: 79-59. First place.
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