AL East Looking Like MLB's Best Division In 2013 So Far

Through the month of June, 4 of 5 teams in the American League Eastern Division are over .500, 30-36 Toronto Blue Jays who are in last place are the only team without a winning record. At the time of this article Boston leads the AL East with a 41-28 record followed by Baltimore 39-29, New York 37-30 and Tampa 35-32. Coming into the season Toronto made several off season moves, they were expected to contend. However injuries have literally hurt them. Meanwhile the Yankees have been able to keep their head above water despite many injuries. Meanwhile many didn't expect Boston to be the leaders of the pack prior to the start of the season. It will be interesting to see how the rest of the season plays out for this division. Tampa and Baltimore has their eyes on the prize as well. Baltimore is trying to make it two straight playoff appearances.