Here are the Depth Charts for the American League Central this season.
Chicago White Sox Depth Chart
Starting Lineup
LF- Juan Pierre- 68 SB last season was his career high
2B- Gordon Beckham
DH- Adam Dunn- 76 HR, 208 RBI in last two seasons combined for Nationals
1B- Paul Konerko
CF- Alex Rios
RF- Carlos Quentin
SS- Alexei Ramirez
C- A.J. Pierzynski
3B- Brent Morel- Top Potential Prospect
Bench
C- Ramon Castro
IF- Omar Vizquel- His 23rd season, playing for 6 teams, 11 Gold Gloves
IF/OF- Brent Lillibridge
IF/OF- Mark Teahan
Some Players Outside of 25-Man
C- Tyler Flowers
1B/3B- Dallas McPherson
1B/3B- Dayan Viciedo- Top Potential Prospect
OF- Alejandro De Aza
OF- Stefan Gartrell
OF- Lastings Milledge- Drafted by Mets in 1st round, 12th pick in 2003
Rotation
1. Mark Buehrle- No more than 15 wins since 2005 and less than 10 losses since ‘07
2. Gavin Floyd
3. John Danks- 2010: 15-11 W-L, 3.72 ERA, 162 K, 213 IP
4. Edwin Jackson
5. Lucas Harrell
Potential Bullpen
Jeff Marquez
Will Ohman
Tony Pena
Sergio Santos
Brian Bruney
Freddy Dolsi
Phil Humber
Gregory Infante
Jake Peavy- Not expected to be ready for Opening Day
SU- Chris Sale- Top Potential Prospect
SU- Jesse Crain
CL- Matt Thornton- Has never had more than 8 saves in a season [17 career]
Cleveland Indians Depth Chart
Starting Lineup
CF- Grady Sizemore- Trying to get back to his 2008 form [135 hits since ‘08]
SS- Asdrubal Cabrera
RF- Shin-Soo Choo- 2009 & 2010: .300 BA, 340 hits, 42 HR, 43 SB
DH- Travis Hafner
C- Carlos Santana
1B- Matt LaPorta
2B- Orlando Cabrera- 52 hits shy of 2,000; this will be his 15th season in MLB
3B- Jayson Nix
LF- Michael Brantley
Bench
C- Lou Marson
IF- Jason Donald
OF- Trevor Crowe
OF- Austin Kearns- Played 84 games for Indians in 2010 before going to NYY
Some Players Outside of 25-Man
1B/OF- Shelley Duncan
1B/OF- Chad Huffman
3B-Jared Goedert
SS- Adam Everett
IF- Jack Hannahan
IF- Luis Valbuena
2B- Jason Kipnis- Potential Prospect
OF- Nick Weglarz- Potential Prospect
Rotation
1. Fausto Carmona- Since going 19-8 in ’07, he has gone 26-33 from ’08-‘10
2. Justin Masterson- 6-13 with a 4.70 ERA last season for Indians
3. Mitch Talbot
4. Josh Tomlin
5. Carlos Carrasco
Potential Bullpen
Aaron Laffey- 18-21 career W-L record
Jensen Lewis
Frank Herrmann
Tony Sipp
Jeanmar Gomez
Corey Kluber
Zach McAllister
Josh Judy
David Huff- 2-11 record last season in 15 games started for Indians [6.21 ERA]
Alex White- Top Potential Prospect
SU- Joe Smith
SU- Rafael Perez
CL- Chris Perez- 23 saves last seasons for Indians in 37 games finished
Detroit Tigers Depth Chart
Starting Lineup
CF- Austin Jackson
2B- Will Rhymes
RF- Magglio Ordonez- 187 HR in 3,807 AB w/ WSox; 102 HR in 2,842 AB w/ DET
1B- Miguel Cabrera- 109 HR last three seasons combined w/ Tigers
DH- Victor Martinez- .312 BA in two seasons with the Red Sox
LF- Ryan Raburn
SS- Jhonny Peralta
3B- Brandon Inge
C- Alex Avila
Bench
IF- Ramon Santiago
IF/OF- Don Kelly
OF- Brennan Boesch
OF- Casper Wells
Some Players Outside of 25-Man
C- Max St. Pierre
1B/OF- Ryan Strieby
2B- Carlos Guillen- Not expected to be ready for Opening Day
IF- Scott Sizemore-
IF- Danny Worth
OF- Clete Thomas
Rotation
1. Justin Verlander- 37-18 last two seasons combined with 488 K and 7 CG
2. Max Scherzer
3. Rick Porcello
4. Phil Coke
5. Brad Penny- His 6th team, 2.59 ERA in 6 starts for SF in 2009
Potential Bullpen
Enrique Gonzalez
Brad Thomas
Daniel Schlereth
Joel Zumaya- Has not pitched in more than 30 games/year since ‘06
Al Alburquerque
Robbie Weinhardt
Andy Oliver- Top Potential Prospect
John Bale
SU- Ryan Perry
SU- Joaquin Benoit
CL- Jose Valverde- 193 career saves, with 142 in last four seasons combined
Kansas City Royals Depth Chart
Starting Lineup
CF- Melky Cabrera- Has only hit .280 BA once in his career [.267 career AVG]
3B- Mike Aviles
1B- Billy Butler
DH- Kila Ka’aihue- Drafted in 15th Round by KC Royals in 2002
LF- Alex Gordon
RF- Jeff Francoeur- 19 HR/162 game AVG in 6 seasons w/ ATL, NYM, TEX
C- Brayan Pena
2B- Chris Getz
SS- Alcides Escobar
Bench
C- Lucas May
IF- Wilson Betemit
OF- Gregor Blanco
OF- Mitch Maier
Some Players Outside of 25-Man
C- Jason Kendall- Out 8-10 months with shoulder surgery
3B- Pedro Feliz- 2010 was first season since ’03 without 100 hits for Feliz
IF- Joaquin Arias
OF- Lorenzo Cain
OF- Jarrod Dyson
OF- David Lough
3B- Mike Moustakas- Top Potential Prospect
Rotation
1. Luke Hochevar- 19-32 career W-L record as a Kansas City Royal
2. Jeff Francis
3. Kyle Davies- 5.49 career ERA with KC and ATL; 183 IP in 2010
4. Bruce Chen- 2010: 12-7 W-L, 4.17 ERA, 98 K, 23 games started
5. Vin Mazzaro
Potential Bullpen
Kanekoa Texeira
Jesse Chavez
Jeremy Jeffress
Tim Collins
Nathan Adcock
Greg Holland
Zach Miner
Sean O’Sullivan
Kevin Pucetas
Heath Rollins
SU- Robinson Tejada
SU- Blake Wood
CL- Joakim Soria- 132 career saves, career high last season with 43
Minnesota Twins Depth Chart
Starting Lineup
CF- Denard Span
2B- Tsuyoshi Nishioka
C- Joe Mauer- .327 career BA, 4-time All Star, 1,011 career hits
1B- Justin Morneau- 2010 injury broke streak of 4 straight 100+ RBI seasons
LF- Delmon Young
RF- Michael Cuddyer
DH- Jason Kubel
3B- Danny Valencia- Top Potential Prospect
SS- Alexi Casilla
Bench
C- Drew Butera
1B- Jim Thome- 589 career HR, played for 5 different teams, 16 seasons 20+ HR
IF/OF- Matt Tolbert
OF- Jason Repko
Some Players Outside of 25-Man
C- Rene Rivera
1B- Justin Huber
3B- Chase Lambin
SS- Trevor Plouffe
IF- Luke Hughes
IF/OF- Matt Brown
OF- Dustin Martin
OF- Ben Revere- Potential Prospect
Rotation
1. Francisco Liriano- 201 K in 2010; 12-3 W-L with 2.16 ERA in 2006
2. Carl Pavano- 22-15 W-L in career with Twins; 75-74 W-L with all other teams
3. Scott Baker
4. Kevin Slowey
5. Brian Duensing
Potential Bullpen
Nick Blackburn
Dusty Hughes
Pat Neshek- 9-4 W-L, 106 games pitched, 2.69 ERA in ’06 and ’07 seasons
Anthony Slama
Alex Burnett
Carlos Guiterrez- Potential Prospect
Kyle Gibson- Potential Prospect
Eric Hacker
Jim Hoey
Jeff Manship
Anthony Swarzak
Scott Diamond
Glen Perkins
SU- Jose Mijares
SU- Matt Capps- 109 career saves w/ Pirates, Nationals and Twins [3.37 career ERA]
CL- Joe Nathan- 246 saves in 6 seasons w/Twins; missed all of ’10 season w/injury
