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Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jake Arietta, left, and Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz could meet up in the 2016 World Series, but a lot has to happen between now and then. (File Photos/Associated Press)

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With the trade deadline upon us, it’s time to groan over preseason predictions with a Homer Simpson-like, “Doh!” Returning to the drawing board, researching what each club is made of and beginning anew with predictions for the stretch run into October baseball is always fun, but never easy.

By Brian M. Bergner Jr. July 30, 2016