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Fresh off winning a World Series with the Boston Red Sox Boog Powell Jersey , free-agent closer Craig Kimbrel is generating a lot of interest on the open market.Per MLB Network's Jon Morosi, the Philadelphia Phillies, Atlanta Braves and St. Louis Cardinals are all possible suitors for Kimbrel.The Red Sox extended Kimbrel aqualifying offer, which would guarantee him $17.9 million in 2019 if he accepts it before the Nov. 12 deadline.Red Soxpresident of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski told reporters at Tuesday's general manager meetings he anticipates Kimbrel will turn down the offer."He may be calling around seeing what else is out there," Dombrowski said (h/t MassLive.com'sChris Cotillo). "You don't want to be caught by surprise when you're out there pursuing something real strong."The Phillies, Braves and Cardinals all ranked in the bottom half of Major League Baseball in bullpen ERA last season. The Cardinals have the most pressing need for a closer Giancarlo Stanton Jersey , as Bud Norris is a free agent.Kimbrel posted a 2.74 ERA with 42 saves, 96 strikeouts and 31 hits allowed in 62.1 innings for the Red Sox in 2018. The Red Sox are the favorites to win the World Series at +300.The Dodgers have the shortest odds (+500) of any team in the National League. The Yankees are flying a bit under the radar at 10-1 to win the World Series.There are 10 teams still left standing in the MLB. That number will get down to eight after Wednesday night, but for now all 10 of the remaining teams will believe they have a chance to go on a run and win the World Series.I’ve broken down each team’s strengths and weaknesses and provided a future play I like heading into the postseason.Oakland A’sWorld Series Odds: 20-1The A’s were a trendy sleeper coming into the year but they are still the surprise of this bunch. They posted an MLB-best 42-23 record in the second half and have the most underrated manager in the league, Bob Melvin.Somehow the Athletics made it this far with a rotation full of journeymen like Trevor Cahill, Brett Anderson, Edwin Jackson and Mike Fiers.While those guys won’t strike fear into any lineup Derek Jeter Jersey , they have a fabulous bullpen led by Blake Treinen. Treinen was the game’s best reliever this season and is backed up by Jeurys Familia, Lou Trivino and Fernando Rodney.Melvin has plenty of weapons and he knows how to use them.The bullpen is the A’s biggest edge, but their offense is a strength. They finished with the third most home runs this season and their .329 wOBA was the fifth-best mark in the league.The A’s will be underdogs against the Yankees and if they get through that game, face an uphill battle in a highly competitive American League. They just don’t have a good enough rotation to win a series against elite offenses. Colorado RockiesWorld Series odds: 20-1Like the A’s, the Rockies will be underdogs in the Wild Card Game, hence the long odds.Nolan Arenado http://www.yankeesfanproshop.com/authentic-giancarlo-stanton-jersey , Trevor Story and Charlie Blackmon headline the offense but the emergence of David Dahl in September has given Bud Black’s lineup even more length.Stuckey and Lo Duca: Our Favorite Betting Angles for the Rockies-Cubs NL Wild Card GameRead nowColorado always has a good offense, but this year they actually got good starting pitching. Kyle Freeland — who will start in the Wild Card Game — posted a 2.85 ERA in 33 starts, German Marquez has electric stuff and was brilliant in the second half and Jon Gray, when he’s on, can shut down any lineup.Get The EdgeLIMITED TIME OFFER - 60% OFFUnlock this article + all the EDGE benefitsTRY EDGE TODAYNow accepting&Already an EDGE member?聽Sign In