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Francisco Liriano Makes Minnesota Twins True World Series Contender

Posted: 29th April 2010 by Tom Shefchik in MLB
It was a picture-perfect fall day in Minneapolis. I was back in town to resume my collegiate studies, the sun was shining on my face, and the Twins had charged back into the playoff race, coming up on the slumping Detroit Tigers. Life was good. Then "The Text" came. The Twins were playing an afternoon game that particular day, and rookie phenom Francisco Liriano was pitching against Oakland. He had been battling forearm pain and was making ...

Are the Minnesota Vikings the Modern-Day Brooklyn Dodgers?

Posted: 8th April 2010 by Tom Shefchik in NFL
Name this team: They have regularly been in contention throughout their history, but just can't get over the hump and win a world championship. They have a strong core of loyal fans dating back generations. They play in a stadium that is decades old and does not meet the team's current needs. They have an owner who has submitted proposals for stadiums to stay in their current market. These proposals have run into political ...

The Six Most Influential Players in the 2010 AL Central Race

Posted: 4th April 2010 by Tom Shefchik in MLB
The American League Central has consistently been one of the most competitive divisions in baseball in recent years. In fact, 162 games have not been enough to decide the division pennant the last two seasons, requiring a play-in game to award the Central crown. The AL Central figures to be tight at the top once again in 2010. The following is a completely unscientific prognostication of whom will be the ...

2010 MLB Predictions: Joe Mauer and Minnesota Twins Set for Historic Season

Posted: 25th March 2010 by Tom Shefchik in MLB
March 21, 2010: a date that will forever be considered one of the most important in Minnesota Twins history. A time in the baseball calendar that is generally reserved for spring training updates and fantasy buzz was dominated by the news that Joe Mauer and his hometown Twins had agreed on an 8-year, $184M contract. Just add one more layer to a season already full of history, even though it isn't even under ...