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Minnesota Twins Pre-Season Staff Predictions Part 2

By Michael McKee

Mar 23, 2016; Fort Myers, FL, USA; Minnesota Twins manager Paul Molitor (4) talks with center fielder Byron Buxton (25) in the dugout against the Tampa Bay Rays at CenturyLink Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 23, 2016; Fort Myers, FL, USA; Minnesota Twins manager Paul Molitor (4) talks with center fielder Byron Buxton (25) in the dugout against the Tampa Bay Rays at CenturyLink Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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  • What would make 2016 a successful season for the Minnesota Twins?

Jordan: I think a playoff berth would be amazing but if they can prove last season wasn’t a fluke and finish over .500, it would be a pretty great year.

Martin: Proving the pundits wrong. Lot’s of experts say the Twins will finish dead last in the American League. All the Twins need to do, is prove last year wasn’t a fluke. The Twins need to win more than they lose. Playoffs aside, finishing with a winning record will be a successful season.

Scott: Win a Wild Card spot, and hopefully host the play-in game. I really think they could take anyone other than the Royals. An ALCS against KC would be fun to watch. I really think the Twins are next level right now, just below the Cubs, Royals, Nationals who all have so much talent further along than us right now.

Paul: I would love to see the team above .500 again. I think it would prove that last season was not a fluke, it would solidify Molitor’s role as a manager, and it would set the stage for 2017. More importantly, I think the team needs to have a true outfield by the end of the year. As it stands there is plenty of speculation as to how this outfield will develop, these questions need to be answered. If the Twins enter the offseason with just one positional concern I think we’d be in a good spot for the next season. Though I don’t expect us to sign the likes of Stephen Strasburg, I think we need someone to be positioned at the top of this rotation.

Manuel: Even if we don’t make the playoffs, I would call this a good year if we a) finish with a winning record, and b) Sano, Buxton and Berrios excel throughout.

Next: Twins Starters vs AL Central

Mike: Winning the World Series. If you’re not first, you’re nothing… But actually, just prove that this is a team on the rise. See success, progression and confidence from the young ‘uns. Prepare wisely for 2017. I wouldn’t be surprised if the Twins vie for the Central crown next season. I’m confident good times are coming again soon.

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