Kingmakers

Who knew the Cubs would play a prominent role in the postseason picture? If youl ook at the American League Central before today's games get started, these are the standings:

Detroit 87-59 ....
Minnesota 85-60 1.5
White Sox 84-62 3

Detroit and Minnesota went 3-0 against the Cubs, while the crosstown team went 4-2 in 6 games. Without the games vs. the Cubs, the standings are:

Detroit 84-59 ......
Minnesota 82-60 1.5
White Sox 80-60 2.5

If the teams finish this way, the Sox will be able to complain they had too many games vs. the Cubs. Or, they can be mad that they didn't play better against them. Not too many teams can say that this year - maybe the Dodgers or Cardinals I suppose.