Minnesota Twins are nothing more than mediocre

**Wesley** · 08-27-2010, 08:29 AM

Originally Posted by RoseClone

All they are missing is: A guy that has hit 18 Hrs and batting .345 (in 81 games)

Wait for it - he's coming back

My fantasy team has been waiting for two months for his return. He may not make it back. Sometimes concussions kill player careers.

**Topshelf** · 09-08-2010, 10:33 AM

No comments after the Texas sweep? That was a great series.

The Twins have been playing very well, especially the way the White Sox have been playing after picking up Manny. I was nervous but the Twins keep winning. I love it!

**RING4CY** · 09-08-2010, 10:38 AM

Based on who the Twins play the rest of the season, there is no reason why the Twins shouldn't win every series from here on out.

**jdoggivjc** · 09-08-2010, 10:44 AM

What's kind of cool - if the Twins can go 18-5 from here to the end of the season, the Twins will win 100 games. Not out of the realm of possibility, either - if they sweep two series (likely at home against Cleveland and at Kansas City), they'll just have to win 2 of 3 against the rest of their opponents (except Toronto, whom they'll have to win 3 out of 4 to close out the season).

**Topshelf** · 09-08-2010, 11:00 AM

Originally Posted by jdoggivjc

What's kind of cool - if the Twins can go 18-5 from here to the end of the season, the Twins will win 100 games. Not out of the realm of possibility, either - if they sweep two series (likely at home against Cleveland and at Kansas City), they'll just have to win 2 of 3 against the rest of their opponents (except Toronto, whom they'll have to win 3 out of 4 to close out the season).

When is the last time they have won 100 games?

**GeronimusClone** · 09-08-2010, 11:03 AM

Originally Posted by Topshelf

When is the last time they have won 100 games?

Won 102 in 1965. That's only time over 100.

**Topshelf** · 09-08-2010, 11:10 AM

Wow, that is crazy.

**jdoggivjc** · 09-08-2010, 11:14 AM

Originally Posted by GeronimusClone

Won 102 in 1965. That's only time over 100.

I think they were barely over .500 when they won their two World Series.

**GeronimusClone** · 09-08-2010, 11:19 AM

Originally Posted by jdoggivjc

I think they were barely over .500 when they won their two World Series.

Somewhat true for 1987. They were 85-77, eight games over .500.
They were very good in 1991 with a 95-67 regular season record.

**FDWxMan** · 09-08-2010, 11:41 AM

Originally Posted by GeronimusClone

Somewhat true for 1987. They were 85-77, eight games over .500.
They were very good in 1991 with a 95-67 regular season record.

The '87 team had the record for "worst team" (fewest wins) to ever win a World Series until the Cards won it with 83 a few years back.

**GeronimusClone** · 09-08-2010, 11:51 AM

Originally Posted by FDWxMan

The '87 team had the record for "worst team" (fewest wins) to ever win a World Series until the Cards won it with 83 a few years back.

Dan Gladden also won "Sweetest Mullet for a Leftfielder on a World Series Winning Team."

**RING4CY** · 09-08-2010, 12:02 PM

If the Twins could put the division title away 7-10 days before the season ends, it would allow them to setup their pitching rotation in the order they want for the playoffs. Instead of having to use them to try and win the division in the last days of the season. Being able to setup their pitching rotation for the playoffs should give them a better chance to advance deeper.

**Topshelf** · 09-08-2010, 12:03 PM

Originally Posted by GeronimusClone

Dan Gladden also won "Sweetest Mullet for a Leftfielder on a World Series Winning Team."

GeronimusClone,

I am very impressed with your Twins' knowledge. Keep it coming. I've been a life long fan of the Twins and Vikings.

**FDWxMan** · 09-08-2010, 12:23 PM

Originally Posted by RING4CY

If the Twins could put the division title away 7-10 days before the season ends, it would allow them to setup their pitching rotation in the order they want for the playoffs. Instead of having to use them to try and win the division in the last days of the season. Being able to setup their pitching rotation for the playoffs should give them a better chance to advance deeper.

They also aren't out of it for home field up to the World Series. They are only 4 games back of the Yankees and only 2 1/2 back of the Rays for best record.

Considering the fact that the Yanks and Rays still play each other 7 times this year the Twins have a great chance to make up a ton of ground and make that a race as well.

Would be nice to potentially have home field through the ALCS.

**bawbie** · 09-08-2010, 12:29 PM

Originally Posted by RING4CY

If the Twins could put the division title away 7-10 days before the season ends, it would allow them to setup their pitching rotation in the order they want for the playoffs. Instead of having to use them to try and win the division in the last days of the season. Being able to setup their pitching rotation for the playoffs should give them a better chance to advance deeper.

They can put it away with three games in Chicago next week. Sweep that series and its over.