Pitchers and catchers time...

[somerfrost]

Originally Posted by Gander

Twins have become notorious for laying down in the postseason. Usually its the Yankees who are beating them but this past year the A's had their turn. I am neutral on the Twins but I find it hard to get excited about watching baseball played inside a bubble. Therefore I'd rather not see them in the postseason.

I think having a stretch where they ran up against the Yanks early in the playoffs had a lot to do with that, I think they deserve credit for being competitive in a small market with limited payroll! Of course, since I've been a loyal fan since 1954, I tend to be a bit prejudiced!