The gap between MLB contender and also-ran has never been wider, and as a result, we could be entering an age of MLB superteams similar to what's going on in the NBA right now.
The logic is simple: With fewer teams going all-in on contending, there is more talent available for the teams that are willing to spend money and prospect capital for a chance to win right now.
In the American League, the Boston Red Sox are fresh off a 108-win season and a World Series title, and while there are a few items on their offseason to-do list, they should enter 2019 in a great position to defend their title.