The playoffs are finally here, and if the last day of the regular season is any indication, they'll be exciting. But while all the attention has been on the stunning collapse of the Red Sox and Braves, to this Twins fan, the collapse of the 2011 Twins was just as epic. Worse, it took much longer sit through.
Last season, the Twins were 94-68, the third best record in the AL, and won the Central Division. This year they were 63-99, worst in the AL, with only an epic pitching performance by Carl Pavano saving them from a 100-loss season. Injuries and the loss of bullpen stalwarts did them in. As did poor fielding and lack of desire in the final months. But unlike the Red Sox and Braves, it may be many seasons before they recover. To me, that's just sad.
As for the playoffs, in the NL I'll be pulling for the Brewers. In the AL, it's ABY (anybody but Yankees).
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