7/20: Shallow Thought - The Republicans hate the Minnesota Twins
Posted by: Nick the Greek in 2008 MLB, Politics, Shallow Thoughts, Twins
I know the Twins are a good team, but anyone who thinks they have a shot at the AL Central is insane, and it has nothing to do with four of their starting pitchers never pitching 200 innings in a season (Blackburn, Baker, Perkins, Slowey - Hell, Baker is the only one with 100 IP in the Bigs prior to this season).
Nope, like most things in this country, you can blame the Republicans.
Check out the Twins’ Schedule from August 21st - September 21st. It is a nut buster.
Starting August 21st, they go on the road for 15 straight in 16 days (LA, Oak, Sea, Tor) because of the GOP convention (Sept 1-4), then get to come home for 6 games (Det, KC) before heading out for another 10 games on the road in 10 days (Bal, Cle, TB). That is 25 road games in a span of 33 days with only two days off with six days at home.
So blame the Republicans, Twins fans.
Unless you are up 5-6 games by August 21st, chances of holding the division will be poor. This team (like most) is below .500 on the road.
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