Angles do have the best lineup in terms of batting average in AL, but Orioles and Wsox are not far behind, in fact Orioles have better batting average(3rd in AL) than that of Yanks and W sox have more homer runs than that of As, Angels and Red sox........and as far as comparing central div to east and west divisions.......i agree central div is not as competitive as the other 2, but that doesn't imply all the central div teams are bad and AAA teams........and just for stats.......here is Twins 2004 season record VS some of the AL Playoff bound teams, 4-2 against Rsox, 2-1 against yanks, 4-5 against angels, 5-2 against rangers...........so don't just start judgin a team by its div......