How the Chicago White Sox Could Get a Playoff Push from the Republicans

Regardless of where you fall on the political spectrum, if you are a White Sox fan, you have to at least appreciate the timing of the Republican National Convention, which will be held in Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN from Sept. 1-4. As it stands, the Republicans' descent on Minnesota will help the White Sox—not by pushing trickle-down economics, but by sending the Minnesota Twins on a grueling 14-game road trip from August 21 through September 4. The road trip begins with four games in Anaheim against the Angels, arguably the best team in baseball. The Twins then travel north to Seattle, which, despite their AL-worst record, took two of three from Minnesota at Safeco Field earlier in August. After that, it's four in Oakland for Minnesota—and while the A's have mightily struggled since the All-Star break, they're no pushover at home. After their series at McAfee Coliseum ends, the Twins will have to fly all the way to Toronto for a three-game set against the Blue Jays to conclude the ... (link)