Well, were looking like geniuses based on our last report on this division. Its still more than the traditional two-horse race, as the Red Sox and Yankees have a party-crasher still hanging on to hopes of a division title in the form of the Toronto Blue Jays. Although the standings are the same as last month, there have been more than a few twists and turns since we last visited the AL East, and it still looks like any of the top three teams could emerge as the champ come October.
Boston Red Sox
Currently:
The Red Sox are holding on to the lead by the slimmest of margins, but theyre still on top, and thats what matters. The Red Sox have been mediocre in the past month, posting a 15-13 record, and David Ortiz and Mike Lowell are continuing their strong seasons. Manny Ramirez is also having another Manny-like year. The teams pitching has fallen off a bit, though, as Josh Beckett has struggled.
Outlook:
The Red Sox have too much talent and heart to simply fade away, and if their pitching comes back around, theyll be there at the end.
New York Yankees
Currently:
The Yankees have been similarly mediocre in the past month, putting...