In Episode 9, Brock and Dan are joined by Twins fan and Citizen of the Diaspora Daren Garshelis as they break down the AL Central.  After Daren shares a harrowing story of braving Yankee Stadium for a Twins playoff game, the guys discuss:

-  Justin Morneau and Joe Mauer and if they will be healthy enough to help the Twins rebound from a difficult 2011

- What to make of the Twins bullpen with Joe Nathan’s departure and Joel Zumaya’s injury

- Francisco Liriano and if there is hope for him in 2012 or if his best years are behind him

- The Detroit Tigers and whether they have a stranglehold on the AL Central for the next few seasons

- The impact Detroit’s decision to sacrifice defense will have on the team’s chances for a deep playoff run

- The Cleveland Indians and whether they will make things interesting in the division this year and in the near future

- The Kansas City Royals youth movement and if and when the Royals will return to relevance

- The Chicago White Sox’ difficult offseason and what it means for their competitiveness going forward

- How the additional Wild Card impacts the AL Central

and

- Predictions for who will win the AL Central in 2012

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