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Way Too Early MLB Predictions for the 2019 Season

By Dylan Smith

CLEVELAND, OH - AUGUST 07: The logo for the 2019 Major League Baseball All-Star Game is displayed on the left field stands prior to the Major League Baseball game between the Minnesota Twins and Cleveland Indians on August 7, 2018, at Progressive Field in Cleveland, OH. (Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH - AUGUST 07: The logo for the 2019 Major League Baseball All-Star Game is displayed on the left field stands prior to the Major League Baseball game between the Minnesota Twins and Cleveland Indians on August 7, 2018, at Progressive Field in Cleveland, OH. (Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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HOUSTON, TX – OCTOBER 17: The Boston Red Sox celebrate defeating the Houston Astros 8-6 in Game Four of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park on October 17, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /

American League East: Boston VS. New York-Round 2

In 2018, the American League East was one of baseball’s most fun divisions as the historic rivalry between the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees was in full force. How will this change during the 2019 MLB season?

Will the Boston Red Sox continue to dominate or will the New York Yankees overtake the World Series Champions? Will the Tampa Bay Rays become more of a factor?

In the end, I think that the Yankees are inevitably destined to land Manny Machado, even after signing Troy Tulowitzki. Machado wants to be a Yankee and they have a spot for the slugging infielder. Machado’s recent Instagram details seem to be the cherry on top of his rumors, I wouldn’t be surprised if he signs with the Yankees within the next week.

Even with that said, I think that the Boston Red Sox have too much talent to not repeat as division champions.

If healthy, there is no reason why this team shouldn’t make a run at returning to their spot atop the AL East or even the World Series. Their only weakness will be their bullpen, but I would expect Dave Dombrowski to sure that up before the start of Spring Training.

The New York Yankees will be good, as they have and will continue to improve their roster, but in the end, I would not be surprised if they finish right behind the Boston Red Sox in the division for the third consecutive season.

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