| The Minnesota Twins have dominated the AL | | | | this inner-division dominance to continue, especially |
| Central in recent years but they backslid slightly in | | | | at home, as Minnesota is a remarkable 108-49 as |
| 2005 to just 83 wins after posting over 90 wins | | | | a home favorite within their division the past 5 |
| in each of their previous 3 seasons. With the AL | | | | seasons. You can also expect another big season |
| Central continuing to improve, pushing the AL East | | | | from ace Johan Santana. When he's on the hill, the |
| for the best division in baseball, the Minnesota | | | | Twins are a safe bet. |
| Twins will have their work cut out for them again | | | | It doesn't appear that Minnesota will be able to |
| this year. | | | | get back over the hump in the division as |
| Keep in mind that the Twins were just 16-21 | | | | Cleveland continues to improve and could emerge |
| versus the World Champion White Sox and | | | | as the division front runner, although I think the |
| emerging Cleveland Indians last season. They will | | | | White Sox's pitching staff keeps them at the top. |
| have to do a better job against the top teams in | | | | No one thought the White Sox had a chance in |
| the division if they want to get back to their AL | | | | 2005, and most, including me are counting the |
| Central dominance. One sign of a good team is | | | | Twins out in 2006, but their ability to play small |
| beating the teams that you are supposed to beat. | | | | ball and their stellar defensive play keeps them in |
| The Twins were very successful against the | | | | every game. If they can win their close ones, the |
| remainder of their division foes, the Tigers and | | | | Twins could be the surprise in the AL Central this |
| Royals, winning 24 of 38 games. You can expect | | | | season. |