Game 97: Rangers @ Twins
by Jesse
on Jul 19, 2008 6:33 PM EDT
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Just one good start
to moderately increase his trade value…just something for the Twins to say “Look, here’s what he’s capable of on occasion.” That will make me happy.
by Jesse on
Jul 19, 2008 6:48 PM EDT
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Scouting Report on Matt Harrison:
22 years old, 631.1 minor league innings. 3.45 ERA, just 38 innings at AAA, 6.37 K/9, 9.00 H/9, 2.05 BB/9, 0.66 HR/9, 1.23 WHIP overall.
He doesn’t strike out an intimidating number of hitters, but he gets a lot of ground balls. He may very well be an effective pitcher. We’ll get a front-row view of exactly how effective he can be in just a few minutes!
by Jesse on Jul 19, 2008 6:42 PM EDT 0 recs
I just heard a new Trade for the Twins
Livan to the Yankees for Wilson Betemit
by Tony_O on Jul 19, 2008 6:57 PM EDT 0 recs
I don't like that at all.
The last thing the Twins need is another crappy, aging middle infielder.
Although it would make room for Liriano, which is probably the ultimate goal of such a move.
So yeah, I guess…..I’m okay with that!
by Jesse on
Jul 19, 2008 7:03 PM EDT
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If its to make room for Liriano, i would just Trade Livan for a Hit and miss Prospect
by Tony_O on
Jul 19, 2008 7:06 PM EDT
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Um...Betemit is 26
and has played more games at 3B than all other positions combined. Making him neither aging, nor a middle infielder.
He’s actually been moved a lot, which makes one wonder what the problem is, but overall he’s been a league average hitter, more or less, and actually hit 32 homers in just over 600 ABs over the 2006-2007 seasons.
I’d take him, though I doubt that the Twins would make that deal—I think they are too risk averse to trade Livan.
by Eric in Madison on
Jul 19, 2008 7:08 PM EDT
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That's fair enough for me...
...I just took a cursory glance, I admit it. I saw all the lines of stats, most of which must have been from the same season with different orgs or different levels, and assumed he’d just been around awhile. I also saw that he’d played a lot of MI early in his career.
Caught me out. 2 points, Eric in Madison.
by Jesse on
Jul 19, 2008 7:21 PM EDT
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Livan is
8-1 at home in those vests. Though I hate them, I’ll take ‘em.
by Neil on
Jul 19, 2008 10:09 PM EDT
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Wow!
Go-Go walked on 4 straight pitches…
Progress always involves taking risks. You can't steal second base and keep your foot on first. ~ Frederick B. Wilcox
by Joshs Thoughts on Jul 19, 2008 7:21 PM EDT 0 recs
Ha...
...so is that like a Once-In-A-Season kind of deal?
That’s not fair, I know…couldn’t help it, sorry.
by Jesse on
Jul 19, 2008 7:25 PM EDT
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It's the second time
this season he has faced a 3-0 count. Both times he has walked.
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by Andersklasen on
Jul 19, 2008 7:34 PM EDT
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I do wish
that Monroe would produce a bit more often. It’d be nice to have a bat on the bench that could be reliable for something other than a big homer a couple of times a year.
by Jesse on Jul 19, 2008 7:42 PM EDT 0 recs
Random Question
Anyone here have Skype?
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by Andersklasen on Jul 19, 2008 7:44 PM EDT 0 recs
Oh.
I am thinking of downloading it.
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by Andersklasen on
Jul 19, 2008 7:47 PM EDT
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Is it worth downloading?
Is the quality as good as they say? Are headphones needed?
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by Andersklasen on
Jul 19, 2008 7:48 PM EDT
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Yes you need headphones, if you dont want feedback and the Audio Quality is actually fairly decent for computer, its nothing too special though
by Tony_O on
Jul 19, 2008 7:50 PM EDT
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Is It just ME
or instead of Take Me out to the ballgame the Twins should steal Bostons Idea and Play Sweet Caroline during the 7th inning Stretch.
by Tony_O on Jul 19, 2008 7:50 PM EDT 0 recs
How about another song instead?
Like “Come On Eileen”?
It’s dirty, but only 3% of the people would know it. It’s also still a great singalong.
by Jesse on
Jul 19, 2008 8:01 PM EDT
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There are lots of good songs....
Just don’t choose the one that links us to the Red Sox. I’d much, much, much rather start our own tradition than be completely unoriginal and leech off someone else’s tradition.
by ubelmann on
Jul 19, 2008 8:03 PM EDT
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I can get on board with that.
Weezer. Pork and Beans.
My song of the moment.
by Jesse on
Jul 19, 2008 8:07 PM EDT
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I'd love that idea...
...that song is a fantastic singalong. If you don’t get up and sing to that song, you’re dead.
by Jesse on
Jul 19, 2008 8:00 PM EDT
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Or how about another Neil Diamond Song, like Rock Me Gently
by Tony_O on
Jul 19, 2008 8:03 PM EDT
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This is a pet peeve
But I hate it when fans steal something that obviously belongs to another team’s stadium/fans. ‘Sweet Caroline’ belongs to Boston. The Wave should stay in Seattle. And, my biggest pet peeve of all, throwing home runs back onto the field belongs to Wrigley. And I do mean BELONGS to Wrigley. Anyone who throws a home run back who’s not currently sitting in Wrigley field should be sued for copyright infringement.
That is my rant for the day.
by Neil on
Jul 19, 2008 10:13 PM EDT
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Personally,
I don’t care where you are…throwing back a home run ball is stupid. It’s a souvenier! Who cares who hit it, what are the chances you’d ever catch a home run ball in your entire LIFE?
by Jesse on
Jul 19, 2008 10:55 PM EDT
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Casilla reaches on another bunt.
This guy’s a bunt master.
by Jesse on Jul 19, 2008 8:03 PM EDT 0 recs
Right now
Would be a good time for Justin to show why he won the HR Derby.
by Tony_O on Jul 19, 2008 8:06 PM EDT 0 recs
ADA BOY Craig
Monroe Ties it up with a single but is thrown out trying to make it a double
by Tony_O on Jul 19, 2008 8:08 PM EDT 0 recs
Good inning for the Twins!
A pair of runs, Twins lead 3-2.
Now Livan just needs to hold this lead for the two or three innings he’ll be asked to pitch.
by Jesse on Jul 19, 2008 8:11 PM EDT 0 recs
Looks like the Trade
that gave us Brendon Harris and Delmon “Only the Good Die” Young is working out for us, Like the New Nickname for DY?
by Tony_O on Jul 19, 2008 8:12 PM EDT 0 recs
Nice nickname...
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by joeiscool12 on
Jul 19, 2008 8:26 PM EDT
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Punto
Anyone else see his new mustache when they showed him in the dugout? It’s got to go.
by Hoya on Jul 19, 2008 8:21 PM EDT 0 recs
Punto
has a ‘stache? That’s just wrong…I just threw up a little…
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by Andersklasen on
Jul 19, 2008 8:22 PM EDT
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Royals LEad 3-0
in the top of the 5th, Billy Butler with an RBI Single
by Tony_O on Jul 19, 2008 8:22 PM EDT 0 recs
Did
Gomez did just double? Or did I miss something?
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by Andersklasen on Jul 19, 2008 8:23 PM EDT 0 recs
yes
It was probably the weakest double ever, though. He hit a high-chopper over the 3B who was in playing for the bunt. Then he hustled to 2nd when the left fielder threw lazily into 3rd.
by Hoya on
Jul 19, 2008 8:24 PM EDT
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Mauer walks on 4 straight to load 'em up.
Rock & Roll.
LET’S-GO-JUS-TIN.
by Jesse on Jul 19, 2008 8:25 PM EDT 0 recs
He's hitting .426 this month.
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by Andersklasen on
Jul 19, 2008 8:27 PM EDT
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Woooo
bases clearing double!
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by joeiscool12 on Jul 19, 2008 8:27 PM EDT 0 recs
JUSTIN MORNEAU!!!!
A HUGE double right there! Three-run hit, Twins lead 6-2!!
by Jesse on Jul 19, 2008 8:29 PM EDT 0 recs
Monroe takes the first pitch
and grounds out. Yes!
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by Andersklasen on Jul 19, 2008 8:29 PM EDT 0 recs
I'm glad you recognize your folly.
This site appreciates no jokes, no sarcasm and definitely no facetious statements.
by Jesse on
Jul 19, 2008 8:35 PM EDT
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I'm sorry.
No more jokes from this commenter…
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by Andersklasen on
Jul 19, 2008 9:32 PM EDT
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Nice to See Tony Oliva
as Livan Retired 12 men straight before giving up a base hit
by Tony_O on Jul 19, 2008 8:34 PM EDT 0 recs
Livan gets thru six!
I’ll take that for now. I’m not sure I’d run him out there for another inning, but it probably wouldn’t hurt the Twins in the big picture either with a 4-run lead. Hopefully.
by Jesse on
Jul 19, 2008 8:37 PM EDT
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BIG HR by
Delmon “Only the Good Die” Young, 6 for 7 since the commercial break, UNREAL
by Tony_O on Jul 19, 2008 8:38 PM EDT 0 recs
I foresee a new Delmon Young commercial in the future.
“When I feel the weight of the season on my shoulders, I take an All-Star break and eat myself a big bowl of Wheaties.”
by Jesse on Jul 19, 2008 8:41 PM EDT 0 recs
Span: IF Single.
Booyah.
The Minnesota Twins: Where Bunting Never Dies.
by Jesse on Jul 19, 2008 8:47 PM EDT 0 recs
Hey Gomez comes through!!!
Double into RF scores Buscher! 8-2, Twins…runners on 2nd and 3rd.
by Jesse on Jul 19, 2008 8:49 PM EDT 0 recs
Joe Mauer delivers!!!!
Double to left-center scores Span and Gomez!!!
I love this team right now.
by Jesse on Jul 19, 2008 8:55 PM EDT 0 recs
and Better News
KC leads Chicago 3-1 in the Bottom of the 7th!
by Tony_O on Jul 19, 2008 8:58 PM EDT 0 recs
well
I don’t know if it’s better news than the Twins crushing the ball today, but it’s certainly good news.
by Hoya on
Jul 19, 2008 9:00 PM EDT
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I am
loving the fact that LIVAN HERNANDEZ is holding down the potent Texas offense too! Perk yesterday, and better yet, Livan tonight. At least he is holding them down so far!
by 33MorneauMVP on Jul 19, 2008 9:03 PM EDT 0 recs