Buying and Selling MLB teams on the playoff bubble

Buy: Minnesota Twins (71-67)

Up until very recently, the only chance the Twins had at making the playoffs was via the second Wild Card spot, but things have changed quickly. The Blue Jays are pretty much a lock for the AL East, and seeing as the Yankees are a toss up, the Twins could still take the top AL Wild Card spot. In a truly up and down season, the recent play of the Twins should have the Minnesota faithful hopeful (12-6 over the past three weeks).

The Twins are relying pretty heavily on rookie Miguel Sano, who has played just 56 games in the MLB. At some point, Sano could struggle—it’s inevitable (see the Astros’ Carlos Correa), right? Not necessarily.

The Yankees have hit a bit of a skid and have been bitten by the injury bug, whereas the Twins have not. If the Yankees continue their collapse, look for the Twins to slide into the top spot of the AL Wild Card.

By Eddie Ravert

Chicago implant by way of Philadelphia. Former college baseball player and radio DJ. High school debate team champion. Passionate ... More about Eddie Ravert