It’s the same story in the American League Central every year: One team wins, the other team talks.

Ben and Larry talk about the strength of the Yankees and the importance of winning the AL East.

Guest columnist Bill James has his own take on the Ichiro record quest.

It’s been 40 years now, and Steve is completely over his bitterness and frustration over how his Giants handled the “problem” of too many Hall of Fame bats on one roster. Okay, maybe not quite.

Aaron talks excitement in Boston, playoff positioning, the best non-rookie rookie in the AL, and baseball’s best pitcher.

Bryan sits in an armchair with his crystal ball, recapping the winter that was … 2004-2005.

You’ll laugh!! You’ll cry!! You’ll marvel at the adventures of those two madcap GMs, as they put together the greatest baseball team ever assembled primarily through great trades.

Sorry, we don’t think Jerry Colonna is in this one.

Can you stand another article about Ichiro’s quest to break the record for most hits in a season? Sure you can.

Aaron takes a stab at handicapping the American League MVP race and finds it a lot harder than he thought it would be.

Will the Red Sox win the AL East and is it OK to think it’s funny that there’s so much concern in the Bronx? Ben and Larry discuss, but don’t find much common ground.