Ideal Lineups: American League Central

Current lineup: David DeJesus, Mark Grudzielanek, Mark Teahen, Jose Guillen, Billy Butler, Alex Gordon, Ross Gload, John Buck, Tony Pena Jr.

Average with current lineup: 4.731 runs

Optimal lineup: Mark Teahen, Jose Guillen, Ross Gload, Billy Butler, Mark Grudzielanek, Tony Pena Jr., Alex Gordon, John Buck, David DeJesus

Average with optimal lineup: 4.764 runs

Difference per season: 5.346 runs 

Minnesota Twins 

Current lineup: Carlos Gomez, Joe Mauer, Delmon Young, Justin Morneau, Michael Cuddyer, Jason Kubel, Brenden Harris, Mike Lamb, Adam Everett

Average with current lineup: 4.725 runs

Optimal lineup: Joe Mauer, Mike Lamb, Brenden Harris, Michael Cuddyer, Justin Morneau, Delmon Young, Adam Everett, Jason Kubel, Carlos Gomez

Average with optimal lineup: 4.840 runs

Difference with optimal lineup: 18.63 runs

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AL East

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