Random Rumblings

Even as the Yankees were knocking around Nick Blackburn last night, I couldn't but think about the great position the Minnesota Twins are in to make the playoffs. In August, the team will play just seven games against teams with winning records and they still have 34 games against the likes of Cleveland, Kansas City, Oakland and Seattle. Meanwhile, the White Sox, who currently lead the Twins by a half game in the AL Central, will play 16 of their next 19 against above .500 teams and still have seven games apiece to play with Yankees and Red Sox as well as a three-game sets with Tampa Bay and the Angels. more...