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The American League was flooded with talent in the off-season, with big names like Albert Pujols and Prince Fielder coming over from National League teams. The AL East again seems like a three-team race, so Boston fans are wondering how the Red Sox rank compare to the Yankees and Rays? The Angels made the most splashes to improve in the offseason, but are they even the best team in the West? Click through the gallery to see our power rankings heading into the 2012 season.
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By Lenny Neslin, Boston.com Staff
The American League was flooded with talent in the off-season, with big names like Albert Pujols and Prince Fielder coming over from National League teams. The AL East again seems like a three-team race, so Boston fans are wondering how the Red Sox rank compare to the Yankees and Rays? The Angels made the most splashes to improve in the offseason, but are they even the best team in the West?

Click through the gallery to see our power rankings heading into the 2012 season.

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