Baseball prospectus predicts that the Minnesota Twins will win the American League Central in 2011, which would be the team’s third consecutive division title.  “Despite losing more big league players than they added this offseason, the Twins appear to be the most well-rounded club in the division with a solid rotation, good lineup and possibly reliable bullpen,” writes BP’s R.J. Anderson.  The Twins are certainly a well-rounded club, with a solid lineup and a dependable rotation.  The team is also getting closer Joe Nathan back after the reliever missed all of the 2010 season, which should add some stability to the bullpen.

“Former top prospect and No. 1 draft pick Delmon Young experienced his first 20-plus-homer season in 2010 while hitting .298/.333/.493 (batting average/on-base percentage/slugging percentage),” writes Anderson.  ”Is he back on the road to superstardom?  PECOTA says not so fast and expects a relapse into the world of ineffectiveness with a projected slash line of .283/.319/.420.”  Young had a breakout season in 2010 and could finally be delivering on the immense talent that made him the top overall pick in the draft several years ago.  The number cruncher don’t seem to think so, but he’ll be crucial to the team’s offensive success.

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