One Player on Each Team Who Minnesota Twins Fans Hate to See

There's never a good time to see Mariano Rivera take the mound or Prince Fielder step to the plate.

But for Minnesota Twin fans, even players like Hideki Matsui and B.J. Upton are guys they don't want to see.

Here is one player from each team who has either had a lot of success against the Twins, is an especially dangerous player, or is a former Twin.

Arizona Diamondbacks: Jason Kubel

I absolutely loved Kubel when he played in Minnesota, so it will be hard to see him playing in Arizona now.

Atlanta Braves: Chipper Jones

During Chipper's long career, he's only met the Twins six times, but his average during those 21 at-bats is .542 and he has an OBP of .607.

Baltimore Orioles: Robert Andino

I honestly couldn't think of someone from the Orioles I am afraid of, so I had to dig pretty deep for this one.

Andino has batted .321 against the Twins in his 28 career at-bats.

Boston Red Sox: David Ortiz

The one who got away.

Chicago Cubs: Matt Garza

Unfortunately, the Garza trade has not panned out in the Twins' favor.

Chicago White Sox: Alexei Ramirez

In his short career, Ramirez has dominated the Twins with a .326 average on 264 at-bats.

Cincinnati Reds: Bronson Arroyo

Arroyo has pitched very well against Minnesota in his three starts with a 3.44 ERA.

Cleveland Indians: Travis Hafner

Hafner has more hits and home runs against the Twins than against any other team.

Colorado Rockies: Michael Cuddyer

I think this one is pretty obvious.

Detroit Tiger: Prince Fielder

Not excited about this.

Houston Astros: Wandy Rodriguez

Another one I had to dig deep for. Rodriguez dominated Minnesota from the mound for 13.2 innings over two meetings.

Kansas City Royals: Jeff Francoeur

Francoeur has batted well against the Twins and is starting his second year as a division rival.

Los Angeles Angels: Torii Hunter

Yes, it still stings.

Los Angeles Dodgers: Matt Kemp

Kemp and the Twins don't have much history, but I'm pretty sure most opposing fans hate seeing Kemp stroll to the plate.

Miami Marlins: Mark Buehrle

Thank goodness he's gone.

Milwaukee Brewers: Ryan Braun

Of course.

New York Mets: Johan Santana

Some of these slides are extra painful to make.

New York Yankees: Mariano Rivera

He's old, yes. But if you see him, it means you're losing.

Oakland Athletics: Hideki Matsui

Matsui owns the Twins with a .339 batting average against them.

Philadelphia Phillies: Roy Halladay

Feared by all.

Pittsburgh Pirates: Andrew McCutchen

This up-and-coming star is someone no opposing fan wants to see.

St. Louis Cardinals: Carlos Beltran

His days with the Royals were enough to land him on this spot.

San Diego Padres: Huston Street

Street is 7-for-7 in save attempts against the Twins.

San Fransisco Giants: Tim Lincecum

He pitched seven shutout innings against the Twins in their only meeting.

Seattle Mariners: Ichiro Suzuki

Ichiro tears up the Twins with a .324 batting average.

Tampa Bay Rays: B.J. Upton

Upton has batted .339 over 118 at-bats against the Twins. That is insane.

Texas Rangers: Joe Nathan

Too bad.

Toronto Blue Jays: Jose Bautista

Bautista has 15 home runs in 99 at-bats against Minnesota. Yikes.

Washington Nationals: Stephen Strasburg

Lots of hype still. I hope he doesn't somehow end up in the AL.