Game 79: Twins @ Padres
by Jesse on Jun 26, 2008 1:15 PM EDT
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Minnesota Twins at San Diego Padres, Jun 26, 2008 3:35 PM EDT
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Projected Lineup
1. Gomez – CF
2. Casilla – 2B
3. Redmond – C
4. Morneau – 1B
5. Cuddyer – RF
6. Kubel – LF
7. Buscher – 3B
8. Harris – SS
9. Baker – P
by 33MorneauMVP on Jun 26, 2008 1:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You might be right.
Mauer hasn’t had a day off in a long time, and it looks like Kubel is getting the green light ahead of Young in NL parks this series. This is probably a likely lineup, unless Gardenhire wants to ride the offensive success and play Mauer again. But I don’t see it. If there are any changes, it’d be Young for Kubel, since he hasn’t started in a couple days.
by Jesse on Jun 26, 2008 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I dont
think Gardy will be pulling either Buscher or Harris in this game in favor of Punto (although with Gardy who knows). Harris has clouted the ball out 2 consecutive days and Buscher is just too hot right now to be touched.
I can see Young starting although since it is a right hander today I think it is more likely that Kubs gets the playing time. Young will return when we return to Minneapolis.
by 33MorneauMVP on Jun 26, 2008 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Garza
He’s been brilliant at times this year but he’s still shown bouts of inconsistency. Check out the Rays vs Marlins game going on right now. He’s got a no-hitter going through 6 innings and only 1 walk.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Jun 26, 2008 2:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Garza finishes it off
Throws a great 1 hitter, unfortunately the 1 hit was a homerun.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Jun 26, 2008 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn
Too bad he gave up the homer but still, good for him! Hopefully he can build off it and keep going strong the rest of the season. I’d love for the Rays to win the AL East!
by Jesse on Jun 26, 2008 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
right on
right on Jesse.
Ive been following the Rays for a couple years now (thank you MLB Extra Innings!) that team has a whole mess of confidence right now, its just great to see.
Its weird to see full crowds at the Trop
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Jun 26, 2008 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
New GameDay 3-D
Cool
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
by cmathewson on Jun 26, 2008 3:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I was reading up on that today.
Hopefully it doesn’t freeze up as much as the 2-D one has all season long. But still, it does look pretty cool.
by Jesse on Jun 26, 2008 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just wish
that they wouldn’t say what happened (outs recorded, runs score, no outs) before they tell you the complete outcome. I’d prefer to see the pitch come in, then find out if it was a strike/ball/inplay, then what happened.
by snolls on Jun 27, 2008 12:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ideally
It would look like a video game, in real time. That’s not as far fetched as it seems. Relative to that, the interface is crude. I hate the whole, In play, no outs thing and then you have to wait a couple of minutes to see whether it was a single or a home run. But it’s still better than watching online box scores roll over. And I do like the pitch location and type identifier, especially when the game is not on TV. I’m spoiled by Herb, who used to identify every pitch and location. Neither Gordo nor Danny do that.
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
by cmathewson on Jun 27, 2008 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Redmond batting third
I just don’t buy into not moving guys in the lineup around a bit. I think if a guy is hitting good, he’s hitting good and sliding him around won’t make a bit of difference. I say this because Redmond is batting 3rd again when we’ve got a SS and a 3B who have been hitting extremely well and both have decent plate discipline. It’s not a big deal but it just seems silly.
Now watch him have a huge game and make me looks stupid. I think I could take the ridicule, GO REDDOG!!!
Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?
by halfchest on Jun 26, 2008 3:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Redmond
I don’t mind him hitting 3rd when a lefty is on the mound, but I’d definitely be sliding Kubel into the 3rd spot today. Gardy’s being Gardy and trying not to mess too much with what has been a pretty successful lineup lately.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Jun 26, 2008 3:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Banks
This Banks kid doesn’t throw very hard. I’m assuming his success is due mostly to the league knowing nothing about him. I somebody crunches one of these sub-90 fastballs soon.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Jun 26, 2008 3:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Baker deserved that one
That pitch was middle in, he was asking for it on that one. Hopefully our offense will awaken now.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Jun 26, 2008 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
C'mon...
...if you can’t get enough on the throw, don’t make the throw, Harris.
by Jesse on Jun 26, 2008 4:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Should have been a DP to end the inning.
Now it’s 3-0.
by Jesse on Jun 26, 2008 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
HEEEYY--YYOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!
MORNEAU GOES YARD!!!!!!!!
3-2, PADS.
by Jesse on Jun 26, 2008 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
2-out BB by Harris.
Mr. Hott Batt Brian Buscher steps in….
...double to the gap?
by Jesse on Jun 26, 2008 4:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
second time in as
many days that the Twins fell behind 3-0 early and have now here in this game come back and are down by 1!
by 33MorneauMVP on Jun 26, 2008 4:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Baker
with his first Major League hit….good job Baker! maybe Gomez could make some good contact here and drive Baker to second or third? no unfortunately Gomez pops up….
by 33MorneauMVP on Jun 26, 2008 4:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Banks
Is he working with a 2-seamer and a 4-seamer?
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Jun 26, 2008 4:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Seems like it.
Gameday has him working almost exclusively in fastball/changeup, but he’s tossed in a few breaking balls as well. Gameday even called on a knuckleball, but I don’t believe that’s accurate.
by Jesse on Jun 26, 2008 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Eight pitches
Banks has them.
Knuckleball could very well have been accurate.
Check out Goal Line Blitz, a fun web-based American footbal MMORPG
http://goallineblitz.com/game/signup.pl?ref=2882412
by joeiscool12 on Jun 26, 2008 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
C'mon kids
Lead-off single by the pitcher, gotta do… gotta do
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Jun 26, 2008 4:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Redmond
has poker night with Paul Bunyan, Johnny Appleseed and Abe Lincoln.
by Jesse on Jun 26, 2008 4:58 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
George Washington uses dollar bills with Mike Redmond’s face on them.
by Jon Marthaler on Jun 26, 2008 5:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mike Redmond took naked batting practice on the beaches of Normandy.
by Neil on Jun 26, 2008 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mike Redmond caught a doubleheader on July 4, 1776 – after catching a night game the previous evening.
by Jon Marthaler on Jun 26, 2008 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mike Redmond caught Robert E. Lee stealing second, and ended the Civil War.
by Neil on Jun 26, 2008 5:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Redmond taught Indiana Jones how to use his whip.
by Jesse on Jun 26, 2008 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
For God's sake stop this
your making me piss my pants!
by montanatwinsfan on Jun 26, 2008 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Baseball
is really addicting when your team is capable of coming back so easily from 3 runs down or less.
by TMW on Jun 26, 2008 5:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Brian Buscher
14 RBIs in 14 games? Not bad.
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by joeiscool12 on Jun 26, 2008 5:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He's not killing the ball
But he’s certainly locked in right now
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Jun 26, 2008 5:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gomez
On the ground kid, on the ground.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Jun 26, 2008 5:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I almost like it when the Twins have to come back. It seems more fun that way.
by Neil on Jun 26, 2008 5:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Baker
Doesn’t seem to half his best stuff today, hopefully he can battle through
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Jun 26, 2008 5:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow
I think we’re lucky they held up Kouzmanoff.
by Jesse on Jun 26, 2008 5:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ok, nm, maybe not...Kouz wasn't running rull out.
by Jesse on Jun 26, 2008 5:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let's go, Baker.
Make ‘em pay for being lazy.
by Neil on Jun 26, 2008 5:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OUT AT HOME!!
Chancy throw by Buscher, but man…why did Kouz even go home after hesitating???
by Jesse on Jun 26, 2008 5:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
jeepers
what a bonehead play by Kouzmanoff
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Jun 26, 2008 5:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Kouz
Get’s the gomer award today
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Jun 26, 2008 5:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Seriously.
Not that I mind. If that’s the difference maker, I’ll take it.
by Jesse on Jun 26, 2008 5:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
-- Tipping my hat --
Way to battle through Mr. Baker, definitely showed some veteran leadership the past two innings.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Jun 26, 2008 5:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Man
Just park one Cuddy, your a big man, stops hitting like a little girl
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Jun 26, 2008 5:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gardy
You goon, stop micro-managing the bullpen to death. Crain’s throwing gas, let’em finish.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Jun 26, 2008 5:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Baker: QS without his best stuff
Crown his ass. He’s the Ace.
How much longer till the rest of the league takes notice, and how many more seasons can he be a late round fantasy steal? 1 more year?
by TMW on Jun 26, 2008 5:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Crain:
Strikeout.
Strikeout.
Hit.
OUT.
LOVE IT.
by Jesse on Jun 26, 2008 5:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Who's warming up?
Breslow I’m assuming to get A-Gon, then Guerrier?
by TMW on Jun 26, 2008 6:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Man
Couple of gems today by some hard-throwing right-handers. Garza nearly threw a no-hitter and Harden was filthy versus Philly.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Jun 26, 2008 6:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Mike Redmond bullied the Indians into dropping Breslow, then bullied them again into signing Rincon.
by JopeX37 on Jun 26, 2008 7:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hmm…must’ve hit the wrong reply button.
by JopeX37 on Jun 26, 2008 7:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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