As the 2010 season approached, it was expected that the American League Central division race would come down to the final games. The division had been decided by a tie breaking 163rd game in 2008 and 2009, so there was no reason to believe that 2010 would be any different.
The unpredictability of the division continued in 2010, as The Minnesota Twins came out of the gates hot, holding an early lead in the division after the first month. The Chicago White Sox and Detroit Tigers would close the gap, and as the All Star break came the White Sox found themselves in the drivers seat for the division crown.
The Twins would ultimately have the last laugh, playing determined baseball down the stretch and clinching the division well before many others in baseball had been decided.
The 2011 season promises to be another close one in the AL Central, with the Twins determined to defend their crown, and the White Sox and Tigers stocking up with talent this offseason. As we prepare to turn the calendar and look towards spring training, let's look at the AL Central's best players at each position.
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