The defending champions Chicago White Sox have started the year 20-8, obviously the greatest record in the league thus far. Surprisingly, the second best record in the league is held by the CIncinnati Reds (for more information about the Reds, read my other article) at 19-9.

Back to the White Sox, though. I want to point out that the White Sox started out at 23-5 after their first 28 games last year.

Are they slowing down? I think not. After 28 games last year, the White Sox's offense had scored 132 runs, whereas this season the White Sox have scored 155 runs. However, last year's White Sox only gave up only 87 runs, and this year they have given up 115 runs. 115 runs is still a great defense, though. But, as it seems I am only giving credit to this year's White Sox, I'm not quite sure that they are as dominant as last year. I am almost sure they are as good as they used to be, but teams have caught up with them, making the road to the playoffs a little foggy. Also, their division is probably the toughest division in the AL. The AL Central has a combined 70 wins, which is first in the AL, and it's not just because they all have easy schedules. The Tigers, Twins, Indians, and Royals are also in the AL Central, and the only team without 10 wins are the Royals.

In addition, the White Sox pitching staff has to be one of the best in the MLB this year. Although Mark Buerhle has contributed as much as the White Sox depended upon, the White Sox have found their new ace: Jose Contreras. He is 5-0 on the year, and the White Sox other pitchers are as follows: Freddy Garcia (4-1), Javier Vasquez (3-1), Mark Buehrle (3-2), and John Garland (2-1). If any team's Pitching Rotation is a combined 16-5, they disserve to have the league's best record come October.

The only question is whether or not the teams in the AL Central will be able to do what has been almost impossible since 2005: keep up with the Chicago White Sox.