Some things in life are bad
They can really make you mad
Other things just make you swear and curse
When you're chewing on life's gristle
Don't grumble, give a whistle
And this'll help things turn out for the best
And always look on the bright side of life
Always look on the light side of life
-“Always Look on the Bright Side of Life” from Monty Python’s “Life of Brian; Written by Eric Idle
There are several positive things that can be taken from the Minnesota Twins’ 2021. Okay, some positive things. Like . . . Um . . . Well, things happened this season. Nobody on the current roster was in the film, Cats, so that’s good.
Being a Minnesota sports fan comes with its fair share of ups and downs. There have been several disappointments over the years, and the 2021 Minnesota Twins season is no exception. However, there is a lingering sense of possibility and optimism Midwesterners (and Midwesterners at heart) hold onto in their cheese-curd-cholesterol-laden hearts!
So, what do you say, Twins fans? Can we pull ourselves by our Redwing bootstraps? Can we polish this turd until it glows as bright the Northern Star in our wildfire smoke-filled sky? What is one positive you will cling to this offseason until Spring Training 2022?
At least we’re not the Baltimore Orioles!
MN Twins
1. Ben Refsnyder, RF (R)
2. Brent Rooker, LF (R)
3. Josh Donaldson, DH (R)
4. Miguel Sano, 1B (R)
5. Luis Arraez, 2B (L)
6. Ryan Jeffers, C (R)
7. Willians Astudillo, 3B (R)
8. Nick Gordon, CF (L)
9. Andrelton Simmons, SS (R)
0. John Gant, SP (R)
BOS Red Sox
1. Enrique Hernandez, SS (R)
2. Kyle Schwarber, DH (L)
3. J.D. Martinez, LF (R)
4. Rafael Devers, 3B (L)
5. Alex Verdugo, RF (L)
6. Christian Vasquez, C (R)
7. Christian Arroyo, 2B (R)
8. Jarren Duran, CF (L)
9. Bobby Dalbec, 1B (L)
0. Chris Sale (L)