March 31, 2011 – I know the season started today and I am a bit slow with my predictions for this year but here is how I see things playing out. Sorry to say, but I don’t see the Twins winning the AL Central this year, the new champs of the Central will be those “dag nabbit” Mighty Whitey’s. I see the Chicago White Sox as just beating out the Twins by 1 ½ games in a season long battle for supremacy. But things aren’t all bad, as the Twins will be the American league wild card winners for the first time in their history. Here is how I see the Division races ending up.
| Finish | AL East | AL Central | AL West |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Red Sox | White Sox | Rangers |
| 2 | Yankees | Twins * | A’s |
| 3 | Rays | Tigers | Angels |
| 4 | Orioles | Royals | Mariners |
| 5 | Blue Jays | Indians | |
| Finish | NL East | NL Central | NL West |
| 1 | Braves | Reds | Rockies |
| 2 | Phillies * | Cardinals | Giants |
| 3 | Marlins | Brewers | Padres |
| 4 | Nationals | Cubs | Dodgers |
| 5 | Mets | Pirates | D-Backs |
| Astros |
* – Wild Card Winner
The Twins will make some progress in the playoffs this year but they will only win one series and get beat out in the ALCS by the Boston Red Sox who will face the Atlanta Braves in the World Series. The Boston Red Sox will become the World Champions in 5 games.