The Chicago White Sox should be closer to the division lead than they currently are. One of the big reasons, Alex Rios. He is hitting .215 with 8 homers and 32 runs batted in. He has 23 walks and 54 strikeouts and 52 runs scored. Sox manager Ozzie Guillen has moved him up and down the lineup throughout the year, nothing has sseemed to worked. He is hitting .280 with 0 homers … [Read more...] about Alex Rios a HUGE Reason White Sox Aren’t Winning the AL Central
al central race
Twins Vs. Tigers: AL Central Race Heating Up Now?
Outside of Justin Morneau, Jason Kubel is the most prolific bat in the Twins lineup on a consistent basis. He has more potential than Joe Mauer to put up big time numbers in the RBI and home run departments. The argument could also be made for Delmon Young or Michael Cuddyer, but I would wonder if those that would bring up those names have ever been to a batting practice … [Read more...] about Twins Vs. Tigers: AL Central Race Heating Up Now?
White Sox Back in AL Central Division Race- OMG! Are you Serious?
During the infamous "White Flag trade" in early August of 1997, Chicago White Sox Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf was infamously quoted "any one who thinks this team can catch the Cleveland Indians is crazy." Given that the Sox were just 3.5 back of the division leaders from Ohio, with 7 weeks left in the season, it INFURIATED White Sox fans. And it should; they conceded their … [Read more...] about White Sox Back in AL Central Division Race- OMG! Are you Serious?
Detroit Tigers: Undefeated for the Week
After a lackluster start to the season, it seems that Jim Leyland has the Tigers on track racking up victory after victory this week. Playing the Twins lately can right the ship for a lot of teams. The golf ball sized hale that they encountered while in Minneapolis couldn’t deter the streak that they have accumulated. The Tigers put nineteen runs up on the board in those two … [Read more...] about Detroit Tigers: Undefeated for the Week
Minnesota Twins Already Facing a Breaking Point
Around opening day I predicted that the Twins would win the American League Central Division because they were healthy and ready to continue their fundamentally solid play backed by quality pitching. It appears that I have some egg on my face at this juncture. However, they have proven over the last decade to be viable foes for all comers in the Midwest region. There are some … [Read more...] about Minnesota Twins Already Facing a Breaking Point
Assessing the Detroit Tigers Performance out of the Gate
Much like the Minnesota Twins, the Detroit Tigers are not where they expected to be a little over one week into regular season play. They had the spotlight on them opening day against the Yankees-only to struggle. Whether it's April or not, it is totally unacceptable for this team to lose back to back series against the likes of the Baltimore Orioles and the Kansas City … [Read more...] about Assessing the Detroit Tigers Performance out of the Gate
Health Reasons: Why the Twins Will Win the AL Central
Justin Morneau is back from his post-concussion symptoms. Joe Nathan is fully recovered from his ailments that he suffered last season. In the UFC, Joe Rogan and other commentators often speak of “ring rust” when describing fighters who are returning to competition after long layoffs. The Twins brass hope this ring rust was remedied with spring training. The American League … [Read more...] about Health Reasons: Why the Twins Will Win the AL Central
Duensing Dominant, Stepping Into Third Starter Spot for Twins
The Minnesota Twins haven’t had a lot of holes to be filled this year. … [Read more...] about Duensing Dominant, Stepping Into Third Starter Spot for Twins
After Minnesota Takes Two of Three, What’s Next for White Sox, Twins?
The Minnesota Twins stretched their lead in the AL Central to five games Wednesday, before the Chicago White Sox struck back Thursday with an 11-0 mauling of Minnesota. … [Read more...] about After Minnesota Takes Two of Three, What’s Next for White Sox, Twins?
Jim Thome Burns Sox, Twins Lead Central By Four
The Minnesota Twins have seen what this before. But this time, Minnesota welcomed it with open arms. Rewind to Game 163 for the Twins and White Sox in the 2008 season after they finished the regular season tied at the top of the AL Central. Nick Blackburn and Tuesday’s starter, John Danks, battled to a 0-0 tie through six, proving how evenly matched the two teams … [Read more...] about Jim Thome Burns Sox, Twins Lead Central By Four