Jim Souhan, Star Tribune Columnist, joins It Takes 2 to talk Twins (he’s not preparing for the season to go to the gutter), how the All Star game has changed and why the NBA free agency has become one of the most popular sports in America.
Twins vs. Vikes
Do Minnesota sports fans seem to be harder on the Vikings, than the Twins? Souhan he’s not sure they do, but the difference is the NFL is really about the “big game” and there are only 16 regular season games every year. So, it’s all about anticipation.
However, with the Twins, it’s an interesting off season, followed by a 45 day spring training, followed by a 6 month regular season. So, most of the year, the Twins are playing games and the play-offs could be over in 3 games. The baseball season is so long, so 6 months of success “fills the cup” (so to speak).
All Star Team
The Twins are hot, but only have 2 athletes on the All Star team.
Souhan says they are looking at positions, not teams. And, they aren’t looking for a couple of months of hot playing. Do you make an All Star out of someone who has started hot this year, but didn’t perform last year? He doesn’t think so.
And, his thoughts on why the All Star team’s “feel” has changed…
The NBA
Souhan says free agency has become one of the most popular sports in America. Also, why he’s intrigued by the Wolves.
Also, Kevin Durant just signed a contract for $164 million and he can’t even play next year!?
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