Minnesota Twins @ Cleveland Indians GameThread, Jul 25, 2008 7:05 PM EDT

	W-L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	BS	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	K	ERA	WHIP
2008 - Cliff Lee	13-2	19	19	2	1	0	0	133.2	120	36	34	5	20	110	2.29	1.05

	W-L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	BS	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	K	ERA	WHIP
2008 - Livan Hernandez	10-6	21	21	1	0	0	0	127.2	178	83	75	16	24	47	5.29	1.58

Lets Go Twinkies

by Tony_O on Jul 25, 2008 6:25 PM EDT reply actions

Let's go!

Man, Mr. Lee sure has put it together this year. I knew his W-L record was amazing due to excellent run support, but hell if he hasn’t thrown the heck out of the ball, as Gardy would say.

formerly known in these parts as adamb

by ravenfly on Jul 25, 2008 6:35 PM EDT up reply actions

Twins are

The Only AL Team to Hand Lee a Loss.

by Tony_O on Jul 25, 2008 6:39 PM EDT up reply actions

capitals

I love the way you capitalized that sentence. Makes it seem like it’s a summer blockbuster movie title.

I’d pay $10 to go see that ;)

formerly known in these parts as adamb

by ravenfly on Jul 25, 2008 6:58 PM EDT up reply actions

Lineups

Twins (55-46)

1. Denard Span, RF
2. Alexi Casilla, 2B
3. Joe Mauer, C
4. Justin Morneau, 1B
5. Delmon Young, LF
6. Craig Monroe, DH
7. Brendan Harris, 3B
8. Nick Punto, SS
9. Carlos Gomez, CF

Starting pitcher: RH Livan Hernandez

Indians (44-56)

1. Grady Sizemore, CF
2. Jamey Carroll, 2B
3. Ben Francisco, LF
4. Jhonny Peralta, SS
5. Shin-Soo Choo, DH
6. Casey Blake, 3B
7. Kelly Shoppach, C
8. Ryan Garko, 1B
9. Franklin Gutierrez, RF

Starting pitcher: LH Cliff Lee

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by Andersklasen on Jul 25, 2008 7:06 PM EDT reply actions

Yep

If Liriano isnt called up and Livan is Gone, Kiss the Season Goodbye

by Tony_O on Jul 25, 2008 7:21 PM EDT reply actions

Oh No

Gomez is hurt!

by Tony_O on Jul 25, 2008 7:23 PM EDT reply actions

Looks like a Spinal Chord Injury

This Looks Career Ending, oh God no, This Opens up Liriano’s Roster Spot but Christ, Not to Carlos, NO

by Tony_O on Jul 25, 2008 7:24 PM EDT reply actions

the radio

Dazzle and Gordo are noting that it looks like its the hip area that is injured

Im sure we’ll get a report in a few innings

by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Jul 25, 2008 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions

I hope this is isnt Serious

Update right away, Coomer Says that He has Full movement in his entire Body, going to the Hospital to get everything Checked out.

by Tony_O on Jul 25, 2008 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions

uggg

the old Livan seems to be on the bump tonight
this could get ugly fast

by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Jul 25, 2008 7:33 PM EDT reply actions

and its

and its now ugly

by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Jul 25, 2008 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions

Its Getting Ugly

Livan is giving up Runs and weve almost lost 2 Outfielders now

by Tony_O on Jul 25, 2008 7:35 PM EDT reply actions

Finally

Livan gets out of it, CALL UP LIRIANO YOU MORONS!

by Tony_O on Jul 25, 2008 7:37 PM EDT reply actions

chip

gotta start chipping at the lead
although against Lee it might be tough

by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Jul 25, 2008 7:38 PM EDT reply actions

And Its Raining

5-0 Tribe, Damnit

by Tony_O on Jul 25, 2008 7:46 PM EDT reply actions

well the Proof Is Here

CALL UP LIRIANO, THE SCORE Would PROBABLY STILL BE 0-0! YOU RETARDS

by Tony_O on Jul 25, 2008 7:51 PM EDT reply actions

hey hey

a run!

by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Jul 25, 2008 7:57 PM EDT reply actions

Here we Come

its 5-1

by Tony_O on Jul 25, 2008 7:57 PM EDT reply actions

WOW

what a crap fest, maybe I shouldn’t have bothered to turn the TV on?

head in the sand and all that

by caluofmn on Jul 25, 2008 7:57 PM EDT reply actions

Yankees Acquire Xavier Nady and Damaso Marte

From the Pirates for Ross Ohlendorf, Phill Coke, Jose Tabata and another Prospect reports Austin King from SI.com

by Tony_O on Jul 25, 2008 8:13 PM EDT reply actions

dang

nice haul for the PInstripers

by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Jul 25, 2008 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions

shit

let get Boof in this game
maybe improve his trade value

by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Jul 25, 2008 8:29 PM EDT reply actions

nice

Joe Mauer double in a run
5-2

chip chip chip

by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Jul 25, 2008 8:42 PM EDT reply actions

how

how Livan survived to the 6th inning just….man
I’ve come around on him. I used to like him, but he is just stinky

by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Jul 25, 2008 8:47 PM EDT reply actions

What's up Twinkie Town...

...just got in from a night out…looks like the Twins might have just gotten their motivation to bring up Liriano, eh?

by Jesse on Jul 25, 2008 8:58 PM EDT reply actions

is it me or has Morneau hit like 07' Punto since the NY series?

I mean when was his last non derby HR?

by caluofmn on Jul 25, 2008 8:58 PM EDT reply actions

versus Texas

the series after the break.

It hasn’t been that long.

by Jesse on Jul 25, 2008 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions

I think

go back to the last game of the Texas series. Morneau got drilled on the knuckles by a 90+ mph pitch from CJ Wilson
He just doesnt seem the same after that

by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Jul 25, 2008 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions

I had forgotten about that

they made so little fuss over the hit, I wonder if it hurt him more than they have let on

by caluofmn on Jul 25, 2008 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions

OK...

...so WTF happened to GOMEZ???

by Jesse on Jul 25, 2008 8:59 PM EDT reply actions

Got hurt.

Plain and simple. Livan was trying to kill both of his best outfielders tonight.

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by Andersklasen on Jul 25, 2008 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions

first

first FanPost has the info

by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Jul 25, 2008 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions

Excellent.

Thank you.

by Jesse on Jul 25, 2008 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions

it looked like a hard hit but I expected to see him get up

he’s been pretty tough this season but to be on a stretch and neck brace… I didn’t see that coming

by caluofmn on Jul 25, 2008 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions

Discussion starter:

What do you do when Everett is ready to return?

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by Andersklasen on Jul 25, 2008 9:00 PM EDT reply actions

DFA

DFA him

by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Jul 25, 2008 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions

I agree.

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by Andersklasen on Jul 25, 2008 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions

Ugh

Maybe we can trade him for a bag of peanuts?

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 Jul 25, 2008 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions

I'd vote for Malt Cups.

Rally Malt Cups.

by Jesse on Jul 25, 2008 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions

Or John Gordan bobbleheads

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by Andersklasen on Jul 25, 2008 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions

I

I second the Maltcups

by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Jul 25, 2008 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions

I second the bobbleheads.

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by Andersklasen on Jul 25, 2008 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions

oh oh

maybe a new fishing lure’s for gardy

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 Jul 25, 2008 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions

Here's a dark thought...

...or silver lining, depending on how you look at it:

Denard Span won’t have to worry what will happen to him when Michael Cuddyer comes off the DL.

At least, if Gomez’s injury is as bad as it sounds.

by Jesse on Jul 25, 2008 9:07 PM EDT reply actions

I

I have a hunch it won’t be as long as people are saying. He will probably miss the entire Chicago series, but he might be back after that.

Then again, I’m not the medical guru.

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by Andersklasen on Jul 25, 2008 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions

7 innings

7 innings for Livan

you’ve got to be kidding me

by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Jul 25, 2008 9:09 PM EDT reply actions

I know

Now the organization can justify veteran leadership for another day.

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 Jul 25, 2008 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions

...

7th time he’s given up double digit hits this year

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 Jul 25, 2008 9:12 PM EDT reply actions

to the 8th

extra veteran leadership tonight for Livan

by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Jul 25, 2008 9:18 PM EDT reply actions

not a comment on the season

but the last 5 games the Twins have looked like shit

sucking some serious giant floppy donkey dick, they are

by caluofmn on Jul 25, 2008 9:20 PM EDT reply actions

yeah

after that 39 run attack last Saturday against the Rangers, the bats have gone silent and teh pitching has been not so good

by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Jul 25, 2008 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions

Livan

if theTtwins do not tie it up in the 9th, livan gets a complete game

rediculous

by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Jul 25, 2008 9:25 PM EDT reply actions

that's Livan for you

throws nothing but junk, gets smack around more than a wife on cops and still somehow is good for 100+ pitches

only good thing tonight is no use of the pen

by caluofmn on Jul 25, 2008 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions

Silva

I remember going to a game 2 years ago where he had given up some runs early and Gardy left him out there to figure it out. Anyways he went 8 2/3 innings and it was like the umpire wouldn’t let him complete the game. 2 or 3 batters could’ve been wrung up looking but it was like the umpire wouldn’t allow a 5 run complete game on his watch. Silva and Gardy both ended up getting tossed. One of my favorite memories as a twins fan, as twisted as it sounds.

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 Jul 25, 2008 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions

Strike 1 to Mauer

Let’s go Joe! Let’s get a comeback tonight to alleviate the pain of losing Gomez…

by Jesse on Jul 25, 2008 9:29 PM EDT reply actions

Morneau

Morneau is in a 1-16 slump

by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Jul 25, 2008 9:29 PM EDT reply actions

Single for Joe!

Now it’s Justin’s turn. Keep it going…

by Jesse on Jul 25, 2008 9:29 PM EDT reply actions

Livan

If he pitches 1 more inning without giving up a run he can actually lower his season ERA.

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 Jul 25, 2008 9:30 PM EDT reply actions

Holy Crap!

LOL

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 Jul 25, 2008 9:31 PM EDT reply actions

AND THE Come Back

JUSTIN MORNEAU, ITS HIGH, ITS DEEP, ITS OUTTA HERE!

by Tony_O on Jul 25, 2008 9:31 PM EDT reply actions

JUSTIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by Jesse on Jul 25, 2008 9:31 PM EDT reply actions

BADASS!~

HOW ABOUT THAT!!!

by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Jul 25, 2008 9:31 PM EDT reply actions

He absolutely LAUNCHED that sucker

by Jesse on Jul 25, 2008 9:32 PM EDT reply actions

he hits it HIGH, he hits it DEEP, he hits it OUTTA HERE!

I guess his hand feels better

by caluofmn on Jul 25, 2008 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions

DELMON DOUBLE!!!!!!!! YES, THE COMEBACK!

by Tony_O on Jul 25, 2008 9:32 PM EDT reply actions

Holy crap

Delmon smokes one into the gap….

...here we go!!!

by Jesse on Jul 25, 2008 9:33 PM EDT reply actions

Crap Monroe....

He’s in danger of gaining the title “Utterly useless”

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 Jul 25, 2008 9:33 PM EDT reply actions

Oh thank god

No Monroe

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 Jul 25, 2008 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions

Lamb vs a lefty though

Perez can be hell versus left-handed hitters

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 Jul 25, 2008 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions

At least

Monroe has had some success versus RHP this season.

Lamb just sucks.

by Jesse on Jul 25, 2008 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions

Nevermind

here comes the southpaw.

Wait…..so you start him versus lefties…but he can’t hit in a crucial situation against them? You’d rather turn to the hard-luck third baseman?

Yep. Still confused.

by Jesse on Jul 25, 2008 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions

Wow.

Here comes Mike Lamb.

Because this makes sense.

by Jesse on Jul 25, 2008 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions

Lamb

Lamb has good number with runners in scoring position
he also had 3 hits on Wednesday

by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Jul 25, 2008 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions

Haha..

...and now it’s Redmond.

Let’s play chess!

by Jesse on Jul 25, 2008 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions

Runner on 2nd, no outs....60% chance of scoring.

by Jesse on Jul 25, 2008 9:33 PM EDT reply actions

Remond?

Oh no, terrible 2007 flashbacks

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 Jul 25, 2008 9:35 PM EDT reply actions

We have no DH again....

Where’s Tyner when you need him!!!!

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 Jul 25, 2008 9:36 PM EDT reply actions