Grantland's Jonah Keri previews the AL Central. The Twins don't fare so well.

Aaron Hicks has been named the Opening Day Center Fielder today by Gardy. Pretty common sense choice in my opinion, he's been hitting the crap out of the ball this spring, and has all the tools to be a great 5-tool outfielder. Can't wait to see him take the field on Opening Day.

From LENIII Apparently, Deduno strained his groin in the wet conditions in the final game. He could be out a while. Then he'll have to build up arm strength again. I'd say it'll be May before he can be an option for the rotation.

Short story called "Trevor Effing Plouffe" about, you guessed it, Trevor Plouffe on Hardballtalk.com.