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    The Rootability Pros And Cons Of The American League Playoff Contenders

    Who should uncommitted fans be pulling for?

    Almost every fan has a primary team, of course. But we also all end up playing favorites when we flip through the channels, or end up watching a lot of another team when our own is on a down year. (There probably weren't a lot of baseball fans who didn't pick sides during the epic Yankees-Sox battles of the early aughts, for example.) Below, an evaluation of each contending American League team's potential for spontaneous, secondary fandom.

    The Boston Red Sox

    The Detroit Tigers

    Cons:

    • Detroit Tigers Being In The Playoffs Without Winning The World Series Fatigue Syndrome is also a growing issue in many communities.

    The Tampa Bay Rays

    The Baltimore Orioles

    The Texas Rangers

    The Cleveland Indians

    The Oakland Athletics

    In total, we recommend you root for the Orioles, A's, and the continued benevolent reign of David Ortiz. Add your own pros and cons in the comments!