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If asked, should Morneau accept home run derby invitation?

Last year, there were concerns that Justin Morneau's participation in the All-Star Game's home-run derby hurt his swing. If he's invited to participate on Monday night at Yankee Stadium, should he accept?

# of votes   % of votes
Yes, the concerns were overblown and it's an honor to be asked. 852 55% 55%  
No, he shouldn't risk messing with his swing. 697 45% 45%  
Total Votes 68    

Editor's note: Instant polls are intended as entertainment. They are not considered to be true measurements of public opinion.

  • Updated: July 08, 2008, 07:18 AM

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Do you agree with Jim Souhan?

In his column today, Souhan writes: "It's time for the front office to cut its losses on many of its botched offseason moves and treat this as a pennant race instead of a rebuilding year." Do you agree?

# of votes   % of votes
Yes, the Twins should make player moves based on winning a title now. 956 65% 65%  
No, the recent success is nice, but the goal should still be looking to the future. 505 35% 35%  
Total Votes 68    

Editor's note: Instant polls are intended as entertainment. They are not considered to be true measurements of public opinion.

  • Updated: June 23, 2008, 08:36 AM

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Are you staying away from the Dome?

The Twins have drawn smaller-than-expected crowds for their series against the Yankees, which ends tonight. Are you among those who are staying away? Why?

# of votes   % of votes
Yes, I'm skeptical about the Twins despite their winning record 165 6% 6%  
Yes, the weather was too nice to go indoors on Sunday 791 27% 27%  
Yes, I'm still upset that Santana and Hunter are gone 248 9% 9%  
Yes, blame gas prices and the bad economy 1006 34% 34%  
No, I'm going to the Dome as much as ever. It's those other folks. 707 24% 24%  
Total Votes 68    

Editor's note: Instant polls are intended as entertainment. They are not considered to be true measurements of public opinion.

  • Updated: June 02, 2008, 08:14 AM

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Concerned by the lack of power?

Does the lack of home runs by several key members of the Twins concern you?

# of votes   % of votes
Yes, eventually it will make it harder for the Twins to be successful 281 66% 66%  
No, the Twins can do other things to make up for it 143 34% 34%  
Total Votes 68    

Editor's note: Instant polls are intended as entertainment. They are not considered to be true measurements of public opinion.

  • Updated: May 27, 2008, 09:44 AM

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Who should play shortstop and third?

Joe Christensen writes in his blog today: "I get the feeling those two former Houston players (Adam Everett and Mike Lamb) need to start producing soon or the Twins will be inserting Punto (.265) and Tolbert (.298) into the lineup on a regular basis." What's your preferred shortstop/third base combo for the Twins?

# of votes   % of votes
Everett at short/Lamb at third 237 5% 5%  
Punto at short/Tolbert at third 828 19% 19%  
Everett at short/Tolbert at third 332 8% 8%  
Punto at short/Lamb at third 234 5% 5%  
Bring back Castro at short/Batista at third 2691 62% 62%  
Total Votes 68    

Editor's note: Instant polls are intended as entertainment. They are not considered to be true measurements of public opinion.

  • Updated: May 08, 2008, 08:12 AM

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Are the Twins contenders now?

With the Twins owning a five-game winning streak and a 1 1/2-game lead in the AL Central, do you think they have established themselves as playoff contenders.

# of votes   % of votes
Yes, they're only going to get better 1127 40% 40%  
No, the sweeps of Chicago and Detroit were a false positive 449 16% 16%  
Ask me again in a week or so 1267 45% 45%  
Total Votes 68    

Editor's note: Instant polls are intended as entertainment. They are not considered to be true measurements of public opinion.

  • Updated: May 05, 2008, 07:31 AM

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Question 1 (The Twins' final record)

Based on what you saw during April, do you think the Twins record at the end of the season will be closer to:

# of votes   % of votes
90-72 209 13% 13%  
82-80 908 58% 58%  
74-88 431 27% 27%  
66-96 22 1% 1%  
Total Votes 68    

Editor's note: Instant polls are intended as entertainment. They are not considered to be true measurements of public opinion.

  • Updated: May 01, 2008, 12:19 AM

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Question 4 (Where should Mauer bat?)

I think Joe Mauer should bat...

# of votes   % of votes
...leadoff because he'll get on base and ignite the offense 66 7% 7%  
...second to take advantage of his hit-and-run abilitiy 573 57% 57%  
...third because he can hit for both power and average. 369 37% 37%  
Total Votes 68    

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  • Updated: May 01, 2008, 12:19 AM

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Question 3 (The AL Central race)

Who do you think will win the AL Central?

# of votes   % of votes
Indians 193 24% 24%  
Royals 10 1% 1%  
Tigers 399 49% 49%  
Twins 162 20% 20%  
White Sox 48 6% 6%  
Total Votes 68    

Editor's note: Instant polls are intended as entertainment. They are not considered to be true measurements of public opinion.

  • Updated: May 01, 2008, 12:17 AM

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Question 2 (Carlos Gomez batting leadoff)

Do you think Carlos Gomez will remain the leadoff hitter all season?

# of votes   % of votes
Yes, it'll be painful at times, but it's worth it. 777 84% 84%  
No, the crazy swings and lack of walks will be too much. 150 16% 16%  
Total Votes 68    

Editor's note: Instant polls are intended as entertainment. They are not considered to be true measurements of public opinion.

  • Updated: May 01, 2008, 12:14 AM

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NY Mets - LP: J. Hefner 2 FINAL
Chicago Cubs - WP: S. Feldman 8
Seattle - LP: O. Perez 4 FINAL
Cleveland - WP: C. Perez 5
Toronto - LP: B. Morrow 2 FINAL
NY Yankees - WP: D. Phelps 7
Cincinnati - WP: B. Arroyo 10 FINAL
Philadelphia - LP: K. Kendrick 0
Chicago WSox - LP: N. Jones 9 FINAL
LA Angels - WP: R. Coello 12
Tampa Bay - WP: A. Torres 10 FINAL
Baltimore - LP: J. Johnson 6
Houston - WP: J. Cisnero 4 FINAL
Pittsburgh - LP: B. Morris 2
Los Angeles - LP: K. Jansen 1 FINAL
Atlanta - WP: C. Gearrin 3
Boston - WP: C. Breslow 12 FINAL
Minnesota - LP: S. Diamond 5
Arizona - WP: B. McCarthy 1 FINAL
Miami - LP: T. Koehler 0
Milwaukee - WP: J. Axford 6 FINAL
St. Louis - LP: J. Kelly 4
Detroit - LP: A. Sanchez 2 FINAL
Texas - WP: J. Grimm 7
San Francisco - LP: T. Lincecum 2 FINAL
Colorado - WP: T. Chatwood 10
Washington - LP: J. Zimmermann 1 FINAL
San Diego - WP: E. Stults 2
Kansas City - LP: E. Santana 1 FINAL
Oakland - WP: T. Milone 2
New York 99 FINAL
Indiana 106
Detroit 4 FINAL
Chicago 1
Los Angeles 1 FINAL(OT)
San Jose 2
Columbus 1 FINAL
Toronto FC 0
Portland 2 FINAL
Vancouver FC 2
Chicago 0 FINAL
Philadelphia 1
New England 2 FINAL
Houston 0
FC Dallas 2 FINAL
Seattle 4
Colorado 1 FINAL
San Jose 1
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