7 hopeful predictions for 2025

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Glass more than half full for these stars and teams

Hope always springs eternal as the season nears on the horizon, but that’s especially true for these players and squads, who are in for big-time seasons if everything breaks right. Here are seven optimistic predictions for 2025.

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