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Scrappy Twins in playoff hunt … for now, at least

By Jerry Crasnick
ESPN.com

Wednesday, July 9, 2008

If you predicted that the Minnesota Twins would be lurking near the top of the American League Central approaching the All-Star Game, congratulations. It's time to collect your Harmon Killebrew autographed bat and flash a smile in anticipation of your "Circle Me Bert'' moment during the team's next TV broadcast. The Twins appeared to be bailing on a 2008 postseason run when they allowed Torii Hunter to leave through free agency, traded Johan Santana to the Mets and poured their resources into ...

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