Last year, when the Twins were in third place, I predicted that they would win the division. And they did, although it took them 163 games to do so. With most of the offseason moves having occurred already, here's part one of six of my division previews. The worst, but most entertaining division in baseball: the AL Central.
2009 Standings:
1. Minnesota Twins (87-76)
2. Detroit Tigers (86-77)
3. Chicago White Sox (79-83)
4. Cleveland Indians (65-97)
5. Kansas City Royals (65-97)
"Outlook" Key:
A: [Great]
B: [Good]
C: [Okay]
D: [Below Average]
F: [Doomed]
2010 Outlook:
1. Minnesota Twins

Key Losses: Boof Bonser, Orlando Cabrera, Joe Crede, Carlos Gomez, Mike Redmon
Key Gains: J.J. Hardy, Jim Thome, Clay Condrey
Offensive Outlook: A
Well, the Twins have two of the past four...
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