The AL East isn’t decided yet

Here we are, on the opening legs of spring training, getting our first looks at the probable 2018 Yankees roster. In Wednesday’s loss to the Tigers, Yankees fans saw a lineup that had a good chance of being the team’s Opening Day outfit, and at 5-1, the team is virtually tied for first in the Grapefruit League standings, for all that spring training records mean.

After acquiring Giancarlo Stanton, and seeing the Red Sox pick up JD Martinez, the Yankees have to be relatively confident in their playoff chances. ESPN published updated odds that had both New York and Boston as favorites to make the playoffs. On paper, this looks like an exciting season for Yankees fans, but as the cliche goes,…