There are plenty of players out there who will have a huge say in whether their teams claim October glory. Bradfo talked to a couple of guys who fit that description - Toronto's Shane Bieber and Romy Gonzalez of the Red Sox. Bieber is the ultimate wild card for the first-place Blue Jays, having been just traded from Cleveland and still one rehab start away from pitching in a big league game. Gonzalez has filled a couple of huge holes for the Sox, both at first base and second base, continuing to put the pedal to the metal when it comes to his breakout season.

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