1. April 20-22 vs. New York Yankees: This three-game series will be the Yankees’ only trip to Chicago during the regular season and may be the only chance to see new Yankee Alex Rodriguez.
2. May 14-16 vs. Minnesota Twins: First meeting of the season against the defending Central Division champions is at U.S. Cellular Field.
3. June 15-17 at Florida Marlins: Ozzie Guillen returns to Florida’s Pro Player Stadium, where he likely will be presented his World Series ring.
4. June 25-27 vs. Cubs: No-brainer here. Guillen has said–for now–that games against the Cubs don’t mean as much as games against AL Central teams. That story may change when that weekend at U.S. Cellular Field comes around.
5. Aug. 20-22 vs. Boston Red Sox: Curt Schilling, Pedro Martinez, Nomar Garciaparra, Manny Ramirez. If the Red Sox don’t win this season, they may be cursed.