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National League East
Philadelphia Phillies BOS, TOR, BAL, @TB, @TOR
Matt Stairs: Stairs is known for his pinch hitting ability, but will be the Phillies designated hitter in American League ballparks. Having played for most of his career in the American League, this gives him an edge that no one else on the team could give the Phillies batting lineup.
Florida Marlins @TOR, @BOS, NYY, BAL, @TB
Ross Gload: The Marlins have not yet released who will be the designated hitter for the next few weeks, but it looks like Gload. He has had a pretty good season thus far and may be worth a look, for a boost in the offense, but only on a limited time basis.
Atlanta Braves @BAL, @CIN, @BOS, NYY, BOS
Garret Anderson: I think that the Braves will place Anderson in the designated hitter role when playing in the American League. It only makes sense, since he has had injury problems in the early part of the season. This means that Matt Diaz will see more time in left field.
Washington Nationals @TB, @NYY, TOR, BOS, @BAL
Austin Kearns: Kearns is the odd man out in the Nationals lineup. He should get time in right field, with Adam Dunn receiving the designated hitter role in American League ballparks.
New York Mets @NYY, @BAL, TB, STL, NYY
Gary Sheffield: Sheffield should return to his natural position, as the designated hitter. Expect to see Fernando Martinez take over left field while Sheffield can rest his legs as the designated hitter. Also, Daniel Murphy may see some more time if the matchups are in his favor.
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