We’re midway through spring training, and each team has had two weeks to assess its club as we close in on Opening Day. What’s amazing is each of these teams could have the ability to contend if one or two things bounce their way.
In other words, each team has a major question it must answer to push its season well into October.
Can Baltimore really rise up from the cellar? Will Toronto’s restocked farm system help the Blue Jays fly high in the AL East? Can Boston return to the postseason after a loaded offseason? Can the Tampa Bay Rays find a way to win their third AL East division crown in four seasons? Can New York and the “Core Three” survive the loss of Andy Pettitte and return to their AL East dominance?
Let’s take a look at each team’s major question heading into this season.