The World Series is over, and the Rays lost, but from an analytical standpoint, they're a gift that keeps on giving. One much-discussed topic during their post-season run was the strength of the American League East, particularly during the AL Championship Series, where the Rays met and defeated their division foes, the Red Sox. It's no secret that this year's AL East was a particularly deep division in today's smaller-division setup, as its top four teams—the Rays, Red Sox, Yankees, and Blue Jays—finished above .500 and ranked among the top six teams on the year-end Hit List. The question is: Where does this division fit in historically?
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