American League Central
The Chicago White Sox did everything right last year and won the World Series -- exorcising the demons of years past in the process. Somewhere in the great big ball field in the sky, Shoeless Joe cracked a smile.
They may have improved in 2006, adding Jim Thome. But the Indians were in the hunt until the end last year and the Twins are only a season from their short dominance of the division.
Chicago White Sox Ozzie and co. are going to win the division again. I wouldn't be surprised if they repeat as world champions. Unlike the Red Sox in 2004, this curse-breaker did it by playing like the perfect ball club. They reminded me of the 1996-2001 New York Yankees, getting contributions from everyone at just the right moments. They played hard every minute of every game. They are a well put-together organization right now and I can see them being in contention for the next few years at least.
Cleveland Indians Don't be surprised to see the Indians giving the Red Sox a run for the wild card (oops, I let slip a prediction for the AL East!). They played solid down the stretch and were only one weekend from overtaking the awesome White Sox. They are young and fun and may be next in line to break their championship drought, as the Cubbies aren't going to do it. If they make the playoffs, they will be dangerous.
Minnesota Twins Any team with Johan Santana as their ace has a chance. This guy can flat out pitch. I love to watch him. And Joe Mauer is going to be one great catcher. I like this team's chances, though I don't know if they have enough to topple the Sox and Tribe.
Detroit Tigers There is a line in Star Wars where C-3PO says "we were made to suffer." Thus the life of the Tiger fan. Part of me is admittedly not unhappy about the Tigers' woes. The gods of baseball should be frowning on them for getting rid of that awesome stadium for an awful (albeit new) stadium with the dangerous ferris wheel. I think of two players when I think of the Tigers: Dmitri Young and Ivan Rodriguez. Dmitri slammed Ken Griffey Jr. as he exited the Reds. He's a good player, but to me slamming Junior is dumb. And Ivan Rodriguez was once the greatest catcher in baseball. Then that book came out and he suddenly showed up for spring training a whole lot lighter. Makes me wonder.
Kansas City Royals Is it me or with each passing year you realize more and more how great George Brett really was? Man, this team stinks without him. And the fact that he hasn't played a game since 1993 speaks volumes. They've lost 100 or more games three of the last four seasons. Wanna bet it's four of five?
They may have improved in 2006, adding Jim Thome. But the Indians were in the hunt until the end last year and the Twins are only a season from their short dominance of the division.
Chicago White Sox Ozzie and co. are going to win the division again. I wouldn't be surprised if they repeat as world champions. Unlike the Red Sox in 2004, this curse-breaker did it by playing like the perfect ball club. They reminded me of the 1996-2001 New York Yankees, getting contributions from everyone at just the right moments. They played hard every minute of every game. They are a well put-together organization right now and I can see them being in contention for the next few years at least.
Cleveland Indians Don't be surprised to see the Indians giving the Red Sox a run for the wild card (oops, I let slip a prediction for the AL East!). They played solid down the stretch and were only one weekend from overtaking the awesome White Sox. They are young and fun and may be next in line to break their championship drought, as the Cubbies aren't going to do it. If they make the playoffs, they will be dangerous.
Minnesota Twins Any team with Johan Santana as their ace has a chance. This guy can flat out pitch. I love to watch him. And Joe Mauer is going to be one great catcher. I like this team's chances, though I don't know if they have enough to topple the Sox and Tribe.
Detroit Tigers There is a line in Star Wars where C-3PO says "we were made to suffer." Thus the life of the Tiger fan. Part of me is admittedly not unhappy about the Tigers' woes. The gods of baseball should be frowning on them for getting rid of that awesome stadium for an awful (albeit new) stadium with the dangerous ferris wheel. I think of two players when I think of the Tigers: Dmitri Young and Ivan Rodriguez. Dmitri slammed Ken Griffey Jr. as he exited the Reds. He's a good player, but to me slamming Junior is dumb. And Ivan Rodriguez was once the greatest catcher in baseball. Then that book came out and he suddenly showed up for spring training a whole lot lighter. Makes me wonder.
Kansas City Royals Is it me or with each passing year you realize more and more how great George Brett really was? Man, this team stinks without him. And the fact that he hasn't played a game since 1993 speaks volumes. They've lost 100 or more games three of the last four seasons. Wanna bet it's four of five?
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