AP's official 2008 selections as reported on NBC and other sites. In predicted order of finish
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Arizona Diamondbacks
Lost in all the talk about Santana this offseason was Arizona's trade for Haren, a younger, cheaper ace who had a better 2007 than the Mets' lefty. The 27-year-old Haren stumbled down the stretch last season but still went 15-9 with a 3.07 ERA in 34 starts for Oakland. If he can stay consistent the whole year, the right-hander could be in for a big season in the easier National League.
Arizona is expecting more big things from Young, Upton, shortstop Stephen Drew and Conor Jackson, who finally has first base all to himself with Tony Clark in San Diego. Left-hander Randy Johnson, recovering from another back surgery, is the x-factor on the talented D-Backs.