Can Buxton and Ryan Defy Expectations to Survive a Grueling Minnesota Season?

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Just a few years ago, I was convinced the Twins would be one of the worst teams in the league. They won the division. Then I said again that they would be terrible, and they made the postseason. Last year, I said I couldn’t count them out and that this team had good potential to battle for the AL Central. They were one of the worst teams in the league. This year, I almost have no choice but to get it right as the Twins have decided to tank.

Last year recap:

It wasn’t all bad for the Twinkies last season. I mean, it started with a four game losing streak, and the team lost 20 of their first 33 games. But they did have a great stretch where they won 13 straight games, and 16 of 18 games. They were even 36-31 on June 11th, but by the end of the month, they were 40-44. They were close to .500 at the All-Star Break, but the team made the decision to trade away its team. It seemed a bit odd because they could’ve battled for a Wild Card spot if they wanted (at the time, the Tigers looked like they would run away with the division). They finished the year 70-92.