Minnesota Twins: Top 5 Greatest Teams in Franchise History

May 4, 2017; Minneapolis, MN, USA; The Minnesota Twins logo in center field during a game against the Oakland Athletics at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
May 4, 2017; Minneapolis, MN, USA; The Minnesota Twins logo in center field during a game against the Oakland Athletics at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports /
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May 4, 2017; Minneapolis, MN, USA; The Minnesota Twins logo in center field during a game against the Oakland Athletics at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports /

The Minnesota Twins have had some really good teams since their move from Washington in 1961. Let’s highlight the top 5 Minnesota teams.

In 1961, the Washington Senators moved to Minneapolis and became the team we know and love, the Minnesota Twins. Since their move, the Twins have had plenty of great teams. Let’s focus on the Minnesota teams solely as we highlight the top 5 teams in franchise history.

Since the first season in 1961, the Twins have made the playoffs 11 times. They have been to 3 World Series’, winning 2 of them. They have also had one 100+ win season and one 100+ loss season, which was last year.

We will take into consideration a lot of different things to make this list, wins and playoff outcomes being number one. We will also take into consideration the talent of each roster. Without further ado, let’s get this ball rolling.