Twins

The Twins pitching the last week or so in spring training has been fantastic. Sano hit another home run yesterday and his on-base percentage is near .500 for the spring.

The problem? I now have the highest of hopes for the Twins this year. I don't like going into the season this optimistic. It's easier going into the season jaded and then being surprised later. Kind of like the Vikings this past year. When you have expectations, when you have hope, you set yourself up for disappointment.

If Nolasco ever figures out what made him good in the first place, I think the Twins can challenge just about anyone this year. If Sano isn't as horrible as spring training in the outfield, the Twins will be a force.

You see what I mean? That kind of thinking is dangerous. I'm setting us all up for failure and disappointment.

Want something worse? There are major analysts throughout the sports media scene who are telling us it's Byron Buxton, not Sano, who will be the next Bryce Harper or Mike Trout. They all agree that Sano should hit lots and lots of home runs, but it's Buxton who is the great one.

I don't need that kind of pressure.