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Linda Johnson

The smartest man in the world, my daddy, raised me to be a lifelong Twins fan. Some of my earliest memories are of him explaining baseball to me. He told me stories about listening to the games on the radio and taught me how to calculate batting averages long before Google existed. Today, he's gone but the radio is still my favorite way to catch a game. I still love the Twins and baseball in general (except the Yankees) but I hate math so I no longer try and calculate batting averages by hand. I work as a legal assistant by day and at night, I Uber my 2 daughters and step son to their events or sit on my back patio with my husband and our menagerie of animals. We live in the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota. My favorite Twin is Kirby Puckett, I love watching BP before a game and I'm one of those odd balls who thinks the baby blue uniforms need to be a thing again. I'm excited to share my take with Puckett's Pond's readers and I can't wait to see how far the Twins go this season!

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - AUGUST 28: James Paxton #65 of the New York Yankees reacts while walking back to the dugout after giving up a two run home run against Kyle Seager #15 of the Seattle Mariners in the fourth inning during their game at T-Mobile Park on August 28, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

Minnesota Twins: How the Twins can conquer James Paxton in Game 1

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NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 24: Tyler Duffey #21 of the Minnesota Twins reacts after giving up a two rum home run in the seventh inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on April 24, 2018 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Minnesota Twins: Don’t look now, but Tyler Duffey is very, very good

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CLEVELAND, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 14: Eddie Rosario #20 celebrates with Miguel Sano #22 of the Minnesota Twins after Rosario hit a two run homer during the first inning of the second game of a double header against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field on September 14, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Minnesota Twins: What would happen if the Twins faced the Houston Astros in the postseason?

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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JULY 22: Max Kepler #26 of the Minnesota Twins celebrates a solo home run as Gary Sanchez #24 of the New York Yankees looks on during the fourth inning of the game on July 22, 2019 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Twins defeated the Yankees 8-6. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

What if the Minnesota Twins faced the New York Yankees in the postseason?

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DETROIT, MI - JUNE 8: Starting pitcher Kyle Gibson #44 of the Minnesota Twins delivers against the Detroit Tigers during the second inning at Comerica Park on June 8, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images)

Minnesota Twins: Injury bug hits Twins at the worst possible moment

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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JULY 28: Jonathan Schoop #16 of the Minnesota Twins is greeted in the dugout after hitting a two run home run in the 5th inning against the Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field on July 28, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Minnesota Twins are kings of the long ball in 2019

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DETROIT, MI - JUNE 7: Nelson Cruz #23 of the Minnesota Twins celebrates his solo home run that broke a 3-3 tie against the Detroit Tigers with Eddie Rosario #20 of the Minnesota Twins during the eighth inning at Comerica Park on June 7, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. The Twins defeated the Tigers 6-3. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images)

Minnesota Twins: To have patience or to win now?

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WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 14: Noah Syndergaard #34 of the New York Mets pitches against the Washington Nationals during the first inning at Nationals Park on May 14, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Minnesota Twins: A tale of Two arms at the trade deadline

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25 Jun 2000: David Ortiz #27 of the Minnesota Twins reacts to the action during practice before the game against the Anaheim Angels at Edison Field in Anaheim, California. The Angels defeated the Twins 7-6.Mandatory Credit: Tom Hauck /Allsport

Former Twins DH David Ortiz shot in Dominican Republic

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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JUNE 22: Rain is seen on the seats at Target Field as the start of the game between the Minnesota Twins and the Chicago White Sox is delayed on June 22, 2017 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

Dear Santa: An Open Letter from Minnesota Twins Fans

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CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 27: Paul Molitor

Minnesota Twins: Paul Molitor Out as Manager After 4 Seasons

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Minnesota Twins: Johan Santana Joins Twins’ Hall of Fame

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DETROIT, MI - MAY 11: A detailed view of a Minnesota Twins Baseball Cap and All Star Logo in the dugout prior to the start of the game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on May 11, 2014 in Detroit, Michigan. The Twins defeated the Tigers 4-3. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)

Minnesota Twins: Trade Rumors as the Deadline Looms

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DETROIT, MI - JUNE 12: Fernando Rodney #56 of the Minnesota Twins celebrates after recording his 14th save in a 6-4 win over the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on June 12, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images)

Minnesota Twins: Paul Molitor is Not Rearranging the Bullpen

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FT. MYERS, FL - FEBRUARY 21: Jose Berrios

Minnesota Twins: Jose Berrios Solid in MLB All Star Debut

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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - APRIL 22: Minnesota Twins fans take in the stadium view and the pleasant weather before a game between the Detroit Tigers and the Minnesota Twins on April 22, 2017 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by Andy King/Getty Images)

Minnesota Twins: How my Dad made me a Twins Fan

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