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Originally Posted by Lathum
Considering taking a shot at the Indians at 8-1 to win the central. I think the Twins may have peaked early. Twins are 7.5 games back . Their next 25 are against Det, KC, Balt, and Toronto with a series against the Twins in there. They could conceivably only be a couple back by then. Plus they may get Kluber and Carrasco back at some point.
Thoughts?
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7.5 games is a big ask, but I can see it happening. The Cleveland offense seems to be getting better, especially if Ramirez starts to return to normal (although as constituted, that offense is not ever going to be good). I wouldn't put much weight on Kluber or Carrasco though. Carrasco has some weird blood disease and Kluber is out until.September. But if Bauer gets back.to form (he's close) and Clevenger finally comea back (he should be back this week), you have a solid rotation anyway.
With Minnesota, I think their recent struggles have been from their lineup dragging. But it's a very good lineup and I don't expect it to stay down long. The key to carching them is their pitching. I think Perez is doing it with mirrors, Gibson too. Those guys will fall off. Berrios is good but he only pitches every five games.