Minnesota Twins: All the Signs of a Championship—'87 vs. '10

Winning six of seven series to start the season, the signing of the hometown hero to a long-term contract, and the opening of a new ballpark has many fans thinking World Series.

The first Twins' first World Championship occurred in 1987. For many fans, this team will always have a special place in our hearts.

This was the first professional team to win a title for the state of Minnesota.

As then-second baseman Steve Lombardozzi proclaimed after the Twins defeated the St. Louis Cardinals four games to three, "We are no longer the Twinkies!"

A comparison this year's team with the Twins' 1987 World Championship team provides many similarities—and a lot of hope.

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