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I knew that would be the reaction. All this national media talk about how endeared the Tigers have been to Detroit all year is complete ignorant BS.
Regardless, a sincere congrats. And a sincere encouragement to embarrass yourselves in the first round again.
Don'y worry Toast. If it were my Yankees we'd be hearing the same thing, and then some.We would be considered the biggest choke artists. You guys put up a good fight but the Twins wanted it more this time around.
I knew that would be the reaction. All this national media talk about how endeared the Tigers have been to Detroit all year is complete ignorant BS.
Very true. This was not a likeable team at all. Why do you think no one showed up for the big Twins series at Comerica? Everyone knew the Tigers were a fraud, and that they would gag in the end. No one wants to watch an AL team with 2 good pitchers, subpar defense and no offensive capability. If I had a dollar for every man those hitters left on base this year I'd be shopping at the nearest Lamborghini dealership today. And then there's Cabrera......that TOTALLY took the sting out of it! To hell with him. Fire Dombrowski, Leyland and the rest of the staff save Rick Knapp. See ya next year.
#1 - Momentum will be on Minnesota's side heading into next week's 4-game series in Detroit. Twins have won 10 of 11 while the Tigers have lost 9 of their past 16 games. Detroit will also likely be looking past their 3-game set in Chicago this weekend and drop a game or two to the White Sox. Detroit has no off-day and needs to travel nearly 1/8 of the way across country (and to a different time-zone) from Cleveland to Chicago and face a rested, desperate and resurgent White Sox team that almost beat the Twins in 2 out of the 3 games just played between the two teams. Meanwhile the Twins should have an easy time in Kansas City facing star pitcher Zack Greinke who has yet to beat the Twins this year.
I "tip my hat" to you, Ghengis
When you started this thread I thouight--" no way"
My plan for the Twins ascent to world domination is clearly falling right into place!
Last night's game went pretty much as to be expected. While some may question their decision to wait until the very last moment to clinch the AL Central as a bit risky, they really had to try a different tactic this time around and try the 'ol sneak-up-from-behind trick. Because as some may have noticed, it's proven somewhat difficult for us to beat New York in recent years. So being a bit worn out and sleepy-eyed, they knew that they would have to give this 1st one away. Just for fun they tried to score a couple of early runs and when they saw that they could, they turned it off for the night.
Now that they have cleverly lulled the Yankees into a false sense of security, it should be pretty easy to win on Friday and head home with Dome-Field Advantage. This off day is perfect for them. Maybe go see Cats or the Empire State Building. Just relax, go back to the hotel early, get some nice sleep and show up on time for Friday's game.
I can state with utmost, unwavering confidence...Twins take this seies in four games! Or five...maybe.
A clever plan indeed. But not the only clandestine plot afoot. Tonight Joe Mauer will be wined and dined and shown the town by a couple of Yankee stars. They might even let him try on the pinstripes. I doubt that this ploy will work since Joe grew up in St. Paul, but it never hurts to try.
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My plan for the Twins ascent to world domination is clearly falling right into place!
