FOCUS ON...AL DIVISIONAL SERIES'

On Wednesday afternoon, the American League Divisional Championship Series' begin when the Tampa Bay Rays take on the Texas Rangers and the New York Yankees face the Minnesota Twins. Here's a look at the teams...

TAMPA BAY RAYS: Will playoffs bring out the best or worst in Rays? [Tampa Bay Tribune]
TEXAS RANGERS: Credit Ron Washington, players for sticking together in crisis. [The Dallas Morning News]

NEW YORK YANKEES: Twins right foe for Yankees to face. [New York Post]
MINNESOTA TWINS: Don't count on Minnesota being quite so accommodating this time. [Star Tribune]