Gimme Five: How Are Twins Daily Users Feeling About the Team?

Recently, Twins Daily unveiled a new polling feature that allows fans the opportunity to have their voice heard. It's a customizable tool we'll use to monitor the pulse of Twins Territory. There will be some permanent questions, like, “Is Rocco Baldelli doing a good job?” Twins Daily writers can review the data any time to see if it’s trending up, down, or neutral. 

From the reader's perspective, a user can vote once a day, because your opinion on the topic might change from one game to the next. Some of these polls will be embedded into articles, so you can read about a topic and then cast a vote. It’s a fun, interactive way for the writers and users to gather data and have meaningful conversations throughout the season. 

So, let’s dive into some of the first questions on the site to see how fans feel about the team.

Will Byron Buxton play 100 games or more?
Yes: 92 votes (54.1%)
No: 78 votes (45.9%)
Fans are optimistic that Buxton will play at least 100 games for the second consecutive season, a feat he has yet to accomplish in his big-league career. There are reasons to be optimistic, since Buxton was able to have a relatively healthy winter (without any surgeries or rehab from in-season injuries) for the first time in years. Minnesota brought in Harrison Bader as Buxton insurance in center field, and the team will continue to find ways to get him consistent rest. He’s shown the ability to be a game-changing player, so the Twins need him on the field and producing in the season’s most important games. 

Will Carlos Correa play 130 games or more?
Yes: 57 (34.5%)
No: 108 (65.5%)
For Correa, 130 games is a high bar to clear, especially with the plantar fasciitis issues that have plagued him the last two seasons. That being said, From 2021-23, Correa averaged 140 games played per season. Last season was his first full season without reaching the 130-game plateau since 2021. Twins fans will remember Correa’s poor performance in 2023, when he posted a 94 OPS+, but he managed to play 135 games despite his injury clearly impacting his performance. The 130-game total might be challenging for him to reach if the Twins want to keep him fresh for the whole season, especially as he enters his 30s. 

Will Royce Lewis play 90 games or more?
Yes: 183 (28.4%)
No: 485 (72.6%)
Lewis’s recent injury shows how the Twins Daily polling feature can be used in real time. During the first two days of the poll, 32 users cast a vote. However, 375 users voted on the topic over the next two days. The Twins have not given a timetable on the hamstring injury he suffered during spring training. He has yet to begin baseball activities as the club waits for the swelling to go down in his left leg. Last season, Lewis played a career-high 82 games but missed time with multiple injuries. At this point, 90 games might be a long shot in 2025. 

How Many Wins Will the 2025 Twins Have?
Less than 70: 6 (2.3%)
71-75: 15 (5.8%)
76-80: 43 (16.7%)
81-85: 66 (25.7%)
86-90: 89 (34.6%)
91-95: 27 (10.5%)
96+: 11 (4.3%)
Last season, the Twins finished with an 82-80 record that matched their Pythagorean expectation. Many projection systems have the Twins predicted to finish near the top of the AL Central. However, the division is also predicted to be a close race, with multiple teams in the 80-win range. Minnesota made minimal moves this winter due to owner-imposed payroll limitations. On paper, the Twins are about as good as last year, which makes them a contending team in the AL Central. 

Will the Twins Make the Postseason?
Yes: 93 (61.2%) 
No: 59 (38.8%)
Twins Daily users believe the team will win between 81-90 games, which should be enough to push the team into the playoffs. Many projection systems don’t view a dominant team in the American League, making it even more critical to qualify for the postseason. The league’s playoff format allows a team to catch fire and win the pennant. Minnesota has a strong pitching group, depth in the minors, and a hunger to forget last season’s collapse. Let’s hope there will be more October baseball at Target Field. 

What questions do you want to see in the next Twins Daily poll? How do you feel about these five poll questions? Leave a comment and start the discussion.