Even as we say “Congratulations” to the New York Yankees, who beat the Twins 3 games to 0 to advance to the American League Championship Series in the 2009 MLB Playoffs, we want to say a big “Thank you” to the Minnesota Twins, winners of the AL Central Division, for the excellent season they had!

The Minnesota Twins did pretty well in the 2008 season, losing the division by only one game and jumping from a win average of .488 in 2007 to .540 in 2008. There weren’t many changes made in the offseason, but the Twins did pick up reliever Luis Ayala to stand in for Pat Neshek (out for the 2009 season recovering from Tommy John surgery) and they also added All-Star third baseman Joe Crede. The Twins have a rotation full of young talent including Glen Perkins, Kevin Slowey, Nick Blackburn, Francisco Liriano and Scott Baker, as well as one of the best catchers in the major league, Joe Mauer, and one of the best closers, Joe Nathan. If the team can continue their upward trend in the 2009 season, they’ll win the AL Central Division and have a real chance at the 2009 World Series. This is the last season that you’ll get to see the Twins in action at HHH Metrodome since they’ll be starting the 2010 season at their new home stadium, Target Field, so get your Minnesota Twins tickets today and help cheer the team on to victory!