The Orioles and Blue Jays appear set to be the two teams from the American League East that will not make the playoffs. However, the talent discrepancy between the two clubs cannot be overstated.
As an Orioles fan, it’s frustrating that the O’s must play against such quality competition while going through a rebuild. On the other hand, Blue Jays fans are stuck staring down the Yankees, Red Sox and first place Rays while their team is actually trying to compete. That’s life in the AL East, and it does not appear set to change any time soon.