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First, the Twins survived the threat of contraction. Then their storybook season was saved by the labor agreement. Up next: the postseason, which will be nearly as great a challenge. Can they make it to the end of October?.
Yes, they can: The home-dome advantage is huge. When the Twins last won the World Series (1991), a Metallica concert in a closet would not have been any louder than the Metrodome.
No, they can't: The only way they're likely to have home-field advantage for even one series is if they finish with a better record than the Yankees or the winner of the West, end the Yankees play Detroit and Tampa Bay 10 of their last 13 games.
Yes: "They defend real well, especially on Astro Turf," says an A.L. scout The Twins have Gold Glove winners in center fielder Torill Hunter end first baseman Doug Meintkiewicz, plus legitimate candidates in second basemen Luis Rivas, third baseman Corey Koskie and left fielder Janque Jones.
No:. They lack an ...