I think they are pretty even. Obviously the top tier teams in the AL East, Boston and NYY are better than the two top tier teams in the NL East, NYM and Phillies.
But as a division as a whole, they are pretty close. I give the edge to the NL East because i think that the races will be more competitive with the Braves having a better shot to win the division or wild card than the 3rd best team, Blue Jays.
The Rays could surprise big time this year if their starting pitchign really develops.
The Nationals, a lack of starting pitching, but a solid bullpen and a very good manager will play very well this year and i think 75-80 wins isn't out of the question for them.
The bottom two teams, Marlins and Orioles are bad, but the Marlins do have a much better younger squad than Baltimore. The marlins biggest problem is pitching , but they have a very good young offense led by the best SS in baseball, Hanley Ramirez. You add uggla, willingham, jacobs and so on to the mix and their offense blows Balt's away.
I give the edge to the NL East as a better division, but the best teams are in the AL East.
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