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Opposition Research: Brian Johnson Talks Minnesota Twins

Brian Heise — Fri, 03 May 2013 20:00:43 +0000

The Indians continue their home stand as they welcome the Minnesota Twins to town for a three game set. Looking to get a little insight on one of our division rivals, and because any chance you can double the number of Brian’s on this site you almost always have to do it, I reached out to Brian Johnson of Puckett’s Pond to get an idea of what we can all expect and what he thinks of his team’s chances in 2013. (more…)

Series Preview: Cleveland Indians vs. Minnesota Twins

Brian Heise — Fri, 03 May 2013 17:00:46 +0000

Last year, the Indians ans Twins engaged in an epic battle that I had dubbed the race for last place. It was awful, but that’s what happens when you either engage in a post All-Star game collapse of epic proportions or build a team that stands little to no chance of competing from day one. As if life wasn’t depressing enough living in Ohio or Minnesota.

That said, both teams are off to similar starts record-wise. The Twins currently find themselves in third place in the AL Central with a record of 12-12, a half game better than the Tribe. However, they haven’t taken the same paths to get there.
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Looking at the Competition: Minnesota Twins

Evan Vogel — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 19:54:59 +0000

After finishing with the worst record in the American League in 2012 (66-96), the Minnesota Twins are looking to rebound and gain their first winning season since 2010 this season. But do they have the talent to do so? (more…)