AL East
1. Boston: You win with pitching. Boston's is so deep that Clay Buchholz was optioned to Triple-A Pawtucket despite a 0.46 spring ERA until his bumpy last outing Tuesday. Last year, he won a spot in the opening day rotation after posting a 10.03 spring ERA. And John Smoltz isn't even due until June 1.
2. Tampa Bay: David Price last seen wearing T-shirt reading, "I helped pitch the Rays into the playoffs last season and all I got was this lousy option to Triple-A."
3. New York Yankees:That isn't a roll call in new Yankee Stadium, it's the local HMO checking insurance plans of key players who are aging.