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2017 American League East Preview: Can Red Sox Repeat?

By Rob Hill

Mar 14, 2017; Fort Myers, FL, USA; Boston Red Sox right fielder Mookie Betts (50) reacts after he struck out during the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at JetBlue Park. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 14, 2017; Fort Myers, FL, USA; Boston Red Sox right fielder Mookie Betts (50) reacts after he struck out during the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at JetBlue Park. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 21, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (41) throws a pitch in the second inning against the New York Yankees during spring training at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Butch Dill-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 21, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (41) throws a pitch in the second inning against the New York Yankees during spring training at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Butch Dill-USA TODAY Sports /

Southside Showdown previews American League East for 2017 season as part of AL Preview series. Can the defending division champions repeat this season?

The American League East for the past decade or so has been referred to as the ‘powerhouse division’ not only in the American League but in all of baseball. A rivalry for the ages took place between the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox in the early to mid 2000’s.

Fast forward to 2017, and the two historic franchises now have two other teams eyeing the AL East crown this season. After the Red Sox claimed the AL East title in 2016, are they ready to repeat their success in 2017?

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