Sticking to the Twins theme, as we've gotten to, and past the All-Star break, the Twins have made a remarkable turnaround, from being 20 games under .500 and 16 games out of first, to being 7 games under .500, and only 6.5 games out of first.  It's really been the most bizarre Twins season I can remember.  They played like manure for the first two months of the season, all the big guns ended up on the DL, then they go on a tear to get back in contention.  Good Grief! I don't even know what to think about the rest of the season.  They still have major decisions to make at the trade deadline at the end of this month.  OF/DH Jason Kubel, DH Jim Thome, All-Everything Michael Cuddyer, P Matt Capps, and P Joe Nathan are all in contract years.  Not to mention that OF Delmon Young, P Francisco Liriano, and I believe P Glen Perkins are arbitration eligible after the year is up.  GM Bill Smith cannot continue to make bad trades and/or let all those contract year guys walk without getting anything in return, because the farm system isn't exactly loaded with primo-prospects.  His decisions over the next several weeks will leave a lasting impact over the Twins future over the next 5 years......stay tuned.