Pitchers and catchers time...

[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.

[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!

[dr. fager]

Originally Posted by somerfrost

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!

I found that normally fans of teams like the Yankees, Red Sox, A's, Phillies...et al...have little sympathy for the plight of the small market teams. In this day and age most can expect developing a few real talents only to watch them leave the team for the almighty dollar. That's what makes the Twins so impressive the way they consistently compete without monumental payrolls. To be honest...that's why I'd much rather go watch some AA ball, the sport in the purest form it can be. And hell, the price is right.

[horseofcourse]

Originally Posted by somerfrost

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!

You are correct, however last year was very disappointing playing a non-overpowering A's team who got lambasted by the Tigers. I am a die-hard Tribe fan so I never root for them in the regular season!! I do root for them in postseason however when they are there.

[Gander]

I am a Red Sox fan with no desire to see any team except for the Yankees lose. I like small market teams, just dont like watching anybody lose to the Yankees and the Twins really embarassed themselves against the A's. Talk about not showing up. Even Santana (Mr Automatic) couldnt shut down a very mediocre offense. And the whole indoor stadium thing bothers me. Not real baseball in my opinion.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by horseofcourse

You are correct, however last year was very disappointing playing a non-overpowering A's team who got lambasted by the Tigers. I am a die-hard Tribe fan so I never root for them in the regular season!! I do root for them in postseason however when they are there.

You obviously have had a lot of non-rooting time on your hands the past 40 or so years. Except when you watch "Major League".