Carlos Gomez threw a fit in the dugout on Wednesday after he struck out early in a 3-0 loss to the Miami Marlins, but there was more to the temper tantrum than being upset with himself for failing to put a ball in play.
The American League is, by and large, an even playing field this season across all divisions, with no absolute, runaway favorite among its ranks. This opens it up to be a league that can be won by riding the hot hand or a free agent striving for the career year, or even a resurgent return from an injury candidate.