Video: Lack of Playoff Experience was The Twins Ultimate Downfall

[Nash Walker]

The Minnesota Twins weren't less talented than the Houston Astros... they may have even been the better team. The difference, as it is most times in October, was execution in the biggest spots. The Astros have been there and done that while the Twins have far less seasoning in those moments.

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[RpR]

K rate was their downfall.

[JD-TWINS]

Definitely need more plate discipline - agree, comes with experience.

Do need Kirilloff as well as a new talented bat to make our line-up SOLID through 6 guys. Assuming that guy is going to be Lee. That’s the kind of roster we have if Buxton can just hit .230 & bat 6th. Keep Kepler but drop him to 7th to stretch our line-up.  ‘24 post-season line-up: Julien - Lee - Lewis - Kirilloff - CC - Buxton - Kepler - Jeffers - Wallner…….If Buxton can’t play OF I take a chance with Martin in CF & bat him 9th, as a 2nd lead-off type.

Castro - Farmer - Vázquez - Martin  on bench …………may re-sign Solano as insurance for depth & the first half while Lee & Martin mature through June at AAA. Maybe trade Solano or Farmer if it makes sense at the deadline? If we’re having success that’s a tough move in the clubhouse though!!

[saviking]

Can't say that next year with everyone getting play off experience this year.

[Mike Sixel]

There's no evidence experience is the issue. It's a tiny sample, and fans need an explanation for some reason.