Math is starting to be a Problem

[Linus]

Our favorite club is 15-20. 
Assuming 85 wins are needed to make the playoffs (who knows the exact number) the Twins would have to go 70-57 the rest of the way to get 85 wins. Obviously anything is possible but that is a tall order for this club. What percentage chance would you give them?

im thinking 15%. What say you?

[tony&rodney]

1 hour ago, Linus said:

Our favorite club is 15-20. 
Assuming 85 wins are needed to make the playoffs (who knows the exact number) the Twins would have to go 70-57 the rest of the way to get 85 wins. Obviously anything is possible but that is a tall order for this club. What percentage chance would you give them?

im thinking 15%. What say you?

All Twins fans are hoping the Twins win every game. I'm enjoying this team more than I did the last two versions (2024 & 2025). Nevertheless, talent is a real thing. The Twins were picked to win 72 or 73 games. That was before Pablo Lopez went down. Joe Ryan is going to go on the IL for at least a couple of weeks, if one thinks best case scenario.

While I'm thinking quite positive about the top minor league prospects and young pitchers, experience takes time. Winning 81 games would make Derek Shelton manager of the year, which I hope he reaches. In the meantime I'm looking for small improvements, some promotions in June, and growth of our young and inexperienced pitchers.

When a few top prospects push forward the defense will be greatly improved, which will be a huge boost to the pitchers. This will take time.

Because the front office felt that the roster was "good enough" the last three years, the team stood still. Then came the unforeseen late July trades, which were followed up by ..... nothing. The future will be better and I'm not going to get angry at the slow roster movement. Hope for 77 wins in 2026 to beat Las Vegas. 

[Twins_Fan_in_NJ]

Somewhat related to the question but not necessarily, Skubal hits the IL. Elbow surgery. 'Loose bodies'. Makes those games slightly more 'winnable'.

[Parfigliano]

3 hours ago, Linus said:

Our favorite club is 15-20. 
Assuming 85 wins are needed to make the playoffs (who knows the exact number) the Twins would have to go 70-57 the rest of the way to get 85 wins. Obviously anything is possible but that is a tall order for this club. What percentage chance would you give them?

im thinking 15%. What say you?

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[nicksaviking]

Sorry, but I'm also not interested in an 85-win "playoff" teams either. I'll perk up once there's an actual championship contender on the field. And no, I absolutely do not believe that every team that makes the playoffs has a reasonable chance at winning the whole thing.