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Detroit Tigers: what a difference a week makes

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Outfielder Brennan Boesch has been a ray of light for the Detroit Tigers. His consistency and high batting average have been constants for the Tigers throughout this season. The starting pitching struggled mightily during the first week, but that has also rebounded during the second. Miguel Cabrera’s numbers will be there at the end of the year and with no club ion a scorching … [Read more...] about Detroit Tigers: what a difference a week makes

Minnesota Twins Already Facing a Breaking Point

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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

Health Reasons: Why the Twins Will Win the AL Central

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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

Chicago White Sox: Offseason Additions and Subtractions

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Going after pitcher Jake Peavy in 2009 proved that the White Sox are serious about getting their ace in what has become an ace-happy league. This is something that their rivals, cough, cough – the Minnesota Twins, have refused to do. No, Minnesota, it’s been four years, Francisco Liriano is not an ace. Of course, the deal has been a major bust so far, as Peavy cannot stay … [Read more...] about Chicago White Sox: Offseason Additions and Subtractions

Minnesota Twins Season Preview

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Last season, I know first hand what Target Field did for Minnesota Twins fans. Sure, it gave us one of, if not the league’s best stadium. But it gave us false hope. It made us Twins fans think that without an ace and a lineup filled with major holes, we still had a chance to compete with the Yankees, Red Sox and Rays. Well, if the AL Divisional Series was any indication, the … [Read more...] about Minnesota Twins Season Preview

Cleveland Indians Offseason in Review

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After a dreadful 69-93 season, the Cleveland Indians seemed like they were centuries away from their fantastic teams of the '90s. Like the Royals, a lot of this team's success depends on whether or not prospects develop. The Indians do have All-Star type of players in guys like Shin-Soo Choo, Grady Sizemore and even Fausto Carmona, whose 13-14 season wasn’t nearly as bad as … [Read more...] about Cleveland Indians Offseason in Review

Offseason Grading: The Kansas City Royals

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Over the next two weeks, we’ll be going through the offseason moves in the AL and NL Central.  Day one (today), we’ll start with the easiest team to grade: The Kansas City Royals. The best thing about grading the Royals? It doesn’t really matter what we give them, they will probably take last place in the AL Central. Let’s look at what they did: Additions: Jeff Francoeur, … [Read more...] about Offseason Grading: The Kansas City Royals

5 Reasons Why the White Sox Should Resign Paul Konerko

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The 2010 baseball season is not even over and the Chicago White Sox are still in the race for the American League Central crown. So why should any White Sox fan start thinking about 2011? Team captain and offensive leader Paul Konerko will be an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season that's why. While some may argue that it is time to turn the page on the Sox slugger … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons Why the White Sox Should Resign Paul Konerko

Ozzie Guillen steps up to handle Pennant Race Pressure

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Ozzie Guillen is not afraid to put the worst case scenario out there. The manager of the Chicago White Sox is well aware of the high quality baseball his team was playing heading into the All Star Break, but also remains astutely aware of how quickly things can turn from good to bad (or in the case of the White Sox, bad to good to bad again). “We’ve got 70 or so games to … [Read more...] about Ozzie Guillen steps up to handle Pennant Race Pressure