Article: AL CENTRAL SHOWDOWN; TWINS VS. WHITE SOX; TODAY - THURSDAY; FACEOFF; White Sox - Record: 39-33, AL Central: 2nd place; Chicago's acquisition of ace Freddy Garcia has changed the complexion of the race for the American League Central Division championship. The White Sox made a big move, but the Twins aren't willing to concede the division title.(SPORTS)

Byline: La Velle E. Neal III; Staff Writer

Righthander Freddy Garcia is now a member of the White Sox, the latest player Chicago has added in its attempts to overtake the Twins in the AL Central.

Just like Roberto Alomar and Carl Everett last July.

Just like Bartolo Colon before the 2003 season.

And while the Twins were complimentary of Garcia's talents on Monday, they also pointed out that recent history shows they have overcome whatever moves the White Sox have made. The Twins have won the past two Central titles, and players exuded confidence that the 2004 race was not decided with Chicago's acquisition of an All-Star pitcher on ...

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