Mar 11, 2021
Andrew invites (from am1280 The Patriot) “The Closer”, Brad
Carlson to discuss the World Series Champion 1987 Minnesota Twins.
This was a magical year to be a Minnesotan. We’ve lost so much over
the decades and this year changed everything.
There were some strategic trades like Jeff Reardon and Dan Gladden
that set this team up to be successful. Kent Hrbek and Kirby
Puckett came into their own. Tom Brunansky, Gary Gaetti, Tim
Laudner, Juan Berenguer, Frank Viola, Don Baylor, Greg Gagne, Steve
Lombardozzi... the names are still etched in our minds if we were
there.
There were so many memorable moments that defined the season. Kirby
went 6 for 6 and robbed Robin Yount of a grand slam home run. Joe
Niekro got caught with an emory board in his pocket. We got the
Berenguer Boogie. They played near perfect baseball against the
Tigers in the ALCS.
We discuss the ‘87 season, the ACLS, and that fated World Series
game 7 that finally put Minnesota on the map. It is a year that
none of us will ever forget.
We also take a look at 270towin.com to
discuss the redistricting projections. Which states will gain
seats? Which will loose? Let us know what you think!