I agree, they will compete for that final spot. One thing in my mind that might offset that pitching disadvantage is that both Boston and the Yanks seem to have sort of taken a step back. We have yet to see how the Red Sox epic collapse at the tail-end of last season will affect them, and how they play with a new manager.
As for New York, it just seems like things haven't been quite right there for a few years, I think they may be heading slowly downwards. I just don't think the AL East might be as strong this year as in years past, which can only be a good thing for us.
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