Twins Franchise Looks to Revive "The Twins Way"
The Twins leadership appears to be longing for the days of low-budget "piranha ball".
A comparison between the 2023 Twins team and the 2002 team, which last won a playoff series 21 years earlier, reveals a stark contrast.
The 2002 team, under Tom Kelly's guidance and later Ron Gardenhire's, developed a distinct reputation for mastering "small ball" fundamentals.
- They gained advantages on the margins
- Played superior defense
- Ran the bases aggressively, although sometimes over-aggressively
"The Twins Way" was a set of principles that grounded the team.
Author's summary: Twins revive low-budget approach.