Preparing for the worst

The worst team in the American League, of course :-). The Kansas City Royals are headed to Minnesota for a quick three game series. Twins are flying in and out for this series, which is surrounded by 12 road games. It's almost as if the Twins are on a 15 game road trip.

The Twins should sweep this series. They need to. After all, the Sox are playing Tampa Bay, so any losses the Twins incur may drag 'em down a bit. On the other hand, the Yankees are playing Detroit, so that could turn out very well for the Twins. Hard to believe I'm actually hoping the Yankees win, but at this point, I've already conceded that they'll take the East, and that the Twins will likely play them in the first round. However, that doesn't have to happen if the Yankees can snipe the Tigers.

Then of course, the Yankees are going to play gracious hosts to the Twins this weekend. I wish that series could get some coverage. Unfortunately, the way the rotation is going, it looks as if Santana will either miss the Yankees or the Tigers. He's scheduled for Thursday, but if they put him of until Friday, that would mean he would completely miss the Tigers. Not sure where I want him more.

Anyway, looking forward to another good week. 5 weeks left. 33 games.