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I think it's that the Yankees feel like they need to win so they're in denial that the Twins have any chance. Meanwhile Twins fans are realistic about the odds and are just going with a relaxed "whatever happens, happens" attitude.

Sanchez, their catcher, he has some real issues blocking balls down low, or even just catching them.

But, we need runners on base.  Lots of them.

I used to hate the Yankees as a kid.  Then, when I worked for the Twins, I got an up-close look at the "Yankee Mystique."  Most teams would have anywhere between one and three writers covering the team.  The Yankees had like, about 25.  I still don't like the Yankees, but that experience gave me a whole new respect for the Yankees and how important they are to New York.  

The Wall Street Journal even did a full page on the lopsided playoff record, and pointed out that Mauer and Perkins are th eonly guys remaining from the last time they played in the postseason. A pretty fair article.

Twins have to have a lead before the Yanks get to Chapman if they want to win this game.

Twins have to have a lead before the Yanks get to Chapman if they want to win this game.

I would like it to go that way.

But Chapman isn't unbeatable, either.

No Sano, but a bunch of worthless pitchers on the roster in the bullpen, that won't even be used. It is up to the bats tonight. Lots of runs and early.....

Daniel Kramer and Joe Trezza / MLB.com say:

It's a matchup few saw coming when the season began, with Minnesota coming off a 59-103 2016 campaign and the Yankees still thought to be a year or two away from legitimate contention. But both clubs rebuilt in what felt like record time, as both relied on the progression of several key young players to quickly turn into contenders again.

Record time for the Twins rebuild. Yup. That's what 7 years has felt like to me.... record time.

Sanchez, their catcher, he has some real issues blocking balls down low, or even just catching them.

 

But, we need runners on base. Lots of them.

FWIW, the Twins had 6 baserunners in 3 innings against Severino less than two weeks ago.

I think it's that the Yankees feel like they need to win so they're in denial that the Twins have any chance. Meanwhile Twins fans are realistic about the odds and are just going with a relaxed "whatever happens, happens" attitude.

In this century, I have yet to see a Twins team perform in the playoffs with a relaxed "whatever happens, happens" attitude. Not one game. The fans? Maybe, some. Not mostly. Perhaps, now? Not me.

Jimmy Kimmel, while saying goodbye to A-roid after his spot on Monday night's Jimmy Kimmel show, said the playoffs start on Thursday. Bite Me, Jimmy Kimmel!

It's always up to the bats to beat the Yankees..and they always fall short. Let's hope just this once it's different. There's so much wrong with a lot of the talk I'm hearing on the radio and at work, but haven't had a chance to put it into words yet.

One thing I will say before having to go back to work, is that the talk of "all the pressure is on the Yankees" is garbage. All the pressure SHOULD be on the Twins..the Yankees are the monkey on their back. And if there's pressure on the Yankees, so what? They're the Yankees. They can play under pressure.

John Harper: "The Yankees may own Ervin Santana, if you go by his 6.43 ERA over six starts in this Yankee Stadium, but it was only two weeks ago that they were locked up in a 1-1 game in the sixth inning against him, and if that’s the scenario on Tuesday night, the level of angst at the Stadium will be palpable."

I hope we get the most recent Ervin in this game.......