Twins are Brain-Fukked.

[Nickelicious]

I was going to try to post this in another thread about the game, but none of them were leaning towards what I am thinking.

Yes, the ump blew that call and cost the Twins a run, and yes, A-Rod might've hit a homer after Texeira's homer in the 11th to win the game anyway, but the Twins have much deeper problems than that.

These guys are just chicken-shit choke artists. When Joe Nathan took the mound in the ninth with a 3-1 lead, it almost seemed like a foregone conclusion that the Twins would not be able to hold off the Yankees. As if every player on the Twins team was ready to fold, drop a ball, make a bad throw, choke it away. If they were honest with themselves, all nine players on the field would have vomited on the grass just from being nervous.

What kind of pussies are these clowns, anyway? As a Cubs fan, I know choke artists and I know gutless wonders. But the Twins make the Cubs look like the Phillies last year.

Minnesota could not have won this game without taking at least a six-run lead into the ninth. They have a losing mentality that exceeds any that I have ever seen before. No wonder they have lost 6 straight in Yankees Stadium after holding a lead in every one of those games.

Wow, they suck. Anyone think they have a prayer coming back home after losing every game they've played against the Yanks this season?

[Seattle Slew]

Perfectly said. I only would add that some Minnesota players made some clutch plays, two-out hits, to try and win this game.

The biggest problem is Joe Nathan. He is a garbage closer. He racks up 35 saves against the likes of the Indians, Royals and Orioles, losing teams, but can never get a big save.

Think of this. When was the last time the Yankees won a playoff series? 2004, Minnesota. When was the last time A-Rod had a big hit? 2004, Game 2, Minnesota, Joe Nathan blowing Game 2.

The Twins are the best thing to happen to the Yankees, but the Angels won't be so easy.