clock menu more-arrow no yes mobile

Filed under:

AL Central News and Notes: Joe Nathan, Joe Mauer, Paul Konerko


AL Central Standings

W L PCT GB STRK
Detroit 95 67 .586 0 Lost 1
Cleveland 80 82 .493 15 Lost 4
Chicago 79 83 .487 16 Lost 1
Kansas City 71 91 .438 24 Lost 2
Minnesota 63 99 .388 32 Won 2

(updated 10.26.2011 at 12:41 PM PDT)


Nick's Twins Blog: An Easy Option
Declining Joe Nathan's $12.5MM option for 2012 was an easy decision for the Minnesota Twins.

Would You Want Joe Mauer? - Royals Review
For $23 million a season, would you want Joe Mauer?

The Tigers must consider finding a backup catcher for Alex Avila this winter. | tigers.com: News
The Tigers have an emerging star in Alex Avila behind the plate, but finding a backup catcher this offseason is important to Avila's health and the club's roster configuration.

Leg injury didn't kill Konerko's resurgence - South Side Sox
Even after suffering a nasty HBP and receiving little help from teammates, Paul Konerko battled his way to the second-best season of his career.

It's pronounced "Lajaway" | Worst Moments in the 2011 Season
The worst moments for the Cleveland Indians this season.