The Unexpected Twist That Gives the Twins One Last Shot at the Playoffs

[FlyingFinn]

29 minutes ago, NYCTK said:

I just assumed this was true because I've heard so many twins fans say this recently but it's not. They won 14 of their last 22 games. 

True but everyone is still referring to the Rangers going 4-16 from August 16 through September 8. 

[NYCTK]

11 minutes ago, FlyingFinn said:

True but everyone is still referring to the Rangers going 4-16 from August 16 through September 8. 

Well...they righted the ship well before the playoffs. It's not at all comparable. 

[insagt1]

14 hours ago, bean5302 said:

So the implication here is Baltimore is going to throw the series against the Twins... who are the team Baltimore could potentially face in the first round of the playoffs as a result? Baltimore wouldn't want their hitters to get good looks at the Twins' bullpen pitchers and best starters just before the playoffs start?

O's like the Twins have been going so badly...until these last 2 games with the Yankees (and the 2nd one gave them a scare because they still insist on pitching to a guy that beats them every single game) I don't think they want to let up at all. They are getting their regulars back and they need to play. Maybe they rest the two starters that they will use in the brutal 2 of 3 series..but I think they will still be going all out.

[Twins_Fan_in_NJ]

I've seen a few folks theorize that missing the playoffs might be what prompts Joe Pohlad to make sweeping changes. Eh. Not so sure on that. I can see status quo regardless of what happens over the next 4 games. So might as well take your shot in the playoffs however unrealistic it might be...