Report From The Fort: How Weak Is The Al Central?

Houston and NY are pretty stacked.  If we do make the playoffs I would hope that we can make some noise, though.  I keep going back to the 2003 Marlins.  There was a team that had a staff that was no better than this one at the outset of the season, but Dontrelle Willis had a great year and they had Beckett, Pavano and Penny all taking a step forward.  We need one more pitcher, imo.  I don't believe an ace is necessary.  What is needed is for players to peak at the right time.  That is what the Marlins did AND it is what the Royals did as well

KC might be a little better. Doubt Detroit will get much over 60. We should have a chance. Without a better starting staff, doubt we will go far in the playoffs. Maybe one of the kids steps up.

Yeah, on paper the Twins look like one of the better teams in the division. Cleveland, or course, looks to be THE strongest team in that division, but as mikelink noted, the Chisox could surprise this year, and even KC might have a bit of life left in them. That's the beauty of baseball. who the hell knows what's gonna happen. But I can't wait to find out!

I actually think Cleveland is due a rough season. They've had two straight killer post-seasons. They lost their emotional leader. Their rotation was pretty healthy last year (only used 7 starters).

You never really know in baseball, other than, it's hard to repeat. In Cleveland's case, it's hard to repeat what you repeated.

For the Twins, either their young guys take another step toward being stellar professionals, or they languish in the realm of ... maybe, could be, potential. 

That's what this year is about. 

We either are holding winning cards, and they play through, or, we have questions, doubts, injuries, insecurities -- and, more questions.