The most exciting first-round playoff series in all of baseball will be the Twins-A’s series.  Since the beginning of June, the Twins have the best record in baseball; since the All-Star break, the A’s hold that distinction.  Game 1 will feature the best pitcher in baseball (Johan Santana), against former Cy Young award winner with the most wicked curveball in recent history (Barry Zito).  Three of the five games will take place in the Homer Dome, which is one of the worst stadiums but one of the very best baseball playoff atmospheres. 

The problem, here, is that all three of their games this week will have the first pitch thrown in the afternoon.  That means that most people working will not be able to watch this treat.  What a joke!  Take one guess as to which team gets to hog the lime-light this week…

the Yankees, of course. 

Makes me sick.