The American League East sent two teams to the post-season in 2012, but it wasn't the Yankees and Red Sox. The Yankees won the division, but it was the surprise up-start Orioles who took home the American League Wild Card (with the Rangers). Fans in Baltimore are hopeful for a repeat performance, as evidenced by the Orioles having the highest opening day ticket prices in the division -- more impressive when you consider that the Yankees open up with the Red Sox. The Blue Jays are the other story-line in the East. Within a month, the Jays made 12 and 7 player deals that netted them the likes of R.A. Dickey, Mark Buehrle, Jose Reyes and Josh Johnson. There's new blood in the division, which will make it one of the most exciting to watch.
Orioles Opening Day Tickets at Oriole Park
- Who: Twins at Orioles
- When: Friday, April 5, 2013
- How Much: Starting at $85
Opening Day Tickets for the Orioles are averaging more than $175, while the get-in price is about half that at $85. Despite a weak opponent (Twins), the excitement of a successful 2012 campaign has created an additional buzz around Orioles tickets. Not only are the tickets the most expensive, the quantity remaining is also the lowest in the division.
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Yankees Opening Day Tickets at Yankee Stadium
- Who: Red Sox at Yankees
- When: Monday, April 1, 2013
- How Much: Starting at $60
Red Sox, Yankees at Yankee Stadium to open the stadium? Yankees Opening Day Tickets are more affordable than you might think. Averaging just about $125, they are $50 less than Orioles tickets and only a couple beers more expensive than Rays tickets. This is likely to be a down year for the Yankees, and the fans seem to be agreeing with their pocketbooks.
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Red Sox Opening Day Tickets at Fenway Park
- Who: Orioles at Red Sox
- When: Monday, April 8, 2013
- How Much: Starting at $56
Red Sox Opening Day Tickets are averaging more than $120 -- making them the third most expensive ticket in the division. Coming off a last place finish and not a lot of excitement surrounding the team, Red Sox tickets are likely to be more affordable than they have been in years.
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Blue Jays Opening Day Tickets at Rogers Centre
- Who: Indians at Blue Jays
- When: Tuesday, April 2, 2013
- How Much: Starting at $46
Opening Day Tickets for the Blue Jays are averaging around $115 with a get-in price around $45. Despite all of their acquisitions, Jays opening day ticket prices are about average among all MLB teams. Then again, opening against the Indians is probably keeping ticket prices low. Fans attending opening day will receive a magnetic schedule and rally pom.
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Rays Opening Day Tickets at Tropicana Field
- Who: Orioles at Rays
- When: Tuesday, April 2, 2013
- How Much: Starting at $24
Rays Opening Day Tickets are the least expensive in the American League East -- although they are still averaging above $100 with a $24 get-in price. The Rays finished three games behind the Orioles for the 2012 Wild Card and will welcome the Orioles to open the season in what should be the first of many battles between two division contenders.
