MLB 2005 Season Preview Part 2- AL Central

[Jay]

AL Central[/u]

1 Minnesota Twins- Ladies and gentlemen, the worst division in all of baseball. The Twins actually have a good starting rotation, so they are going to win another division crown. Too bad that’s all they are going to win. Maybe the awesome outfield of Jones, Hunter, and Stewart will finally shine once again this year.

2 Chicago White Sox- I won’t call the White Sox horrible, but they aren’t exactly anything to write home about. They have a couple of good starters, and some guys in the field that can actually produce. Good enough for second in the Central.

3 Detroit Tigers- Nothing short of Sparky Anderson coming back to manage them will make the Tigers a threat any time soon. With the addition of Percival, at least they seem to be trying to stay competitive. And in this division, that is what earns them third place

4 Cleveland Indians- Smart move #1: re-signing Casey Blake. Smart move #2: ummm…never mind. That’s all the Indians have going for them this year. Sorry Allen.

5 Kansas City Royals- Dear Mike Sweeney, what ever happened to one of my favorite baseball players? You were good just 2 years ago. And now, the Royals act like they have never seen a baseball before. Look on the bright side, at least no one will notice that you guys are so bad, since you play in Kansas City and all.

[A-Ray]

Cleveland now his a second baseman that actually can hit the ball well. Too bad it cost them a lot in the defensive department,

Chi Sox will be lower than second because they are gonna lose Ordonez to the Cubs.

[Jay]

Yeah, its true that the Indians have a pretty good 2nd Baseman, but they are still in rebuilding mode I think. They have been that way ever since Thome went to Philly.

As for the White Sox, I think that they have better pitching than the teams I picked 3-5. Yeah, they won't have Maggs, but then again, they didn't have him for quite a bit of last season as well and still finished second in the division.