Minnesota Twins: True contender or still a pretender?
The first place Minnesota Twins begin a three-game series against Tampa Bay tonight at Target Field. Fourty-three games into the season, the Twins have spent more time in first place than any other team in the American League Central.
Considering how bad they were last year and how low expectations were this year, could this team really be a playoff contender?
MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, for some insight into that question.
To listen to their conversation, click the audio player above.
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