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| Is there a chance the Orioles could be celebrating at the expense of the Nationals this October? A Beltway World Series is not as far fetched as it once seemed. |
AL East
1. Toronto Blue Jays
2. Baltimore Orioles (Wild Card)
3. Tampa Bay Rays
4. Boston Red Sox
5. New York Yankees
The AL East is about to be turned upside down this season. The Yankees and Red Sox in the cellar? It could happen. Age and injuries have depleted the usual powerhouses. The Blue Jays brought in an all-star cast of pitchers and top of the lineup studs in Jose Reyes and Melky Cabrera. On paper, Toronto should be the best team in the division, but we all know that how things look on paper does not translate to on the field success. The second spot could be up for grabs between the 2012 surprise Orioles and the strong-pitching Rays. I see the Orioles returning the playoffs, assuming the starting pitching depth proves to be an asset.
