Ok, I was gonna title this "Will the Twins intentionally blow the division?" but that just sounded wrong.

"The Minnesota Twins pounded the Kansas City Royals 8-1 to clinch at least the American League wild card on Monday, assuring a fourth playoff appearance in five seasons and, if they so choose, a chance to win the AL Central. That's a choice they should decline".

An interesting perspective worth reading . The author doesn't suggest they will tank it, but does suggest they would be better off if they go to N.Y. as the wild card team.

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