Finally the Twins have the Cleveland Guardians (and others?) right where they want them! That sounds like a derisive cliche. Not really. It's my opinion that what the Twins have needed for some time now, assuming they still have any thoughts about winning the Central Division, is a good swift kick in the pants (or slap in the face?). Now that they've relinquished the divisional lead to the Guardians, perhaps player attitudes and motivations will change? The Twins will now have a real challenge staring them in the mirror every time they wake up in the morning. Going to the ball field to play a game will have a new meaning to this team. Rather than a mindset of trying to hang on [to a slim lead] for the rest of the season, they'll be fighting to get back into the title position... and keeping it for good. It might take some time, but perhaps the Twins will look back at this moment as the most important in their season so far. I'm counting on it...
I'm tired of the inconsistencies and excuses. This team needs to get it's s*#t together and start playing like a championship caliber team should. Hitters need to produce offense to support their pitchers. Pitchers need to win the tough late inning battles. Defenses need to stop making blundering errors at key moments. And coaches need to shake things up in the clubhouse and get in players faces. So much talent on this team, and the rest of the Central Divsion is practically gift wrapping the Twins the pennant. And they're squandering the opportunity. Now start playing some real baseball or get off the frigg'n field!!!