The AL East is regarded by most as the toughest division in baseball, and there’s good reason.

The powerhouses, otherwise known as the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox reside there, as well as the young and exciting Tampa Bat Rays, and the up and coming Toronto Blue Jays and Baltimore Orioles.

With the competition for the AL East crown beginning to form, lets take a look at those who will have the biggest impact on their teams success.

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