hahahah oh jacko boy, in other words we are screwed up, aren't we? hahaha
I expect a close race. I do not see a clear favorite, In fact any team can win the ALE IMO. I fully expect a 90-91 wins next year. Sure, I do not expect to be the best Offense again, but it will produce a lot of runs again. JBJ, XB and WM will be ok. Napoli, Pedroia, Vic and Ortiz will be the main engine. The AJ-Ross duo will cover Salty's ass specially far better behind the plate. The Nava-Carp-Gomes platoon machine will be ok. Our pen is stronger even Koji dropping a bit. Aside CB who is made of glass, Our rotation is in shape, and as you said we have some depth.
I see a competitive team, sure probably not as good as 2013 but still very competitive.