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Minnesota Twins 1987 World Series Anniversary Profile: Juan Berenguer

The Minnesota Twins are working toward another playoff appearance after a long layoff, something that they did in 1987 before they won their first World Series championship in franchise history.

With a bullpen that struggled with consistency in 1987, “Señor Smoke” gave the Twins a dominant arm at the back of the bullpen…

Background

The Minnesota Twins had an impact in Juan Berenguer even having a career in baseball. Part of the Panamanian national team, Berenguer played a game against the Cuban team in 1972 and met Cubans Luis Tiant and Tony Oliva.