Not to mention the fact that the Packers' decision has been vindicated. Brett Favre was awful at the end of last year, and Aaron Rodgers looks like he's going to be an excellent NFL QB for a long time.
Even if he's not there. Kubel absolutely destroys righties and Cuddyer has had an excellent season (he's better against lefties, but is good against righties).
Well, Beckett would not get a chance to come back on three days rest in this series, but he would be able to pitch a potential game five on normal rest.
Overall the Twins hitters, in very small sample sizes, have very little success against Burnett. They also have not be able to drive the ball, as most of the hits they've accumulated are singles.
The umpiring in this league is really poor, in my opinion.
I think they need to adopt a challenge system. Unfortunately it would offend all the "traditionalists".