Game 108: White Sox @ Twins
by Jesse on Jul 31, 2008 7:31 PM EDT
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Chicago White Sox at Minnesota Twins, Jul 31, 2008 8:10 PM EDT
Pregame
From the Sox Series Preview:
John Danks: Just 23 in April, Danks is enjoying a very successful sophomore campaign with the South Siders. It's easy to see why: better strikeout rates, better walk rates, home run rates cut in half, more gound balls, static line drive ratios and he's leaving more men on base. Deciphering that formula is easy: Danks is much better than he was in 2007. He throws a good cut fastball now, in addition to the fastball/curveball/changeup/slider repetoire. Also, he's been better on the road, and he handles right-handed hitters extremely well. If there's one chink in his armor right now, it's that he's come undone a bit in his last three starts, totaling 17.2 innings with 15 runs and 24 hits. He's still getting strikeouts and limiting walks, however, so it might be that he's just leaving the ball over the plate a bit too often. That, or he's been unlucky. Let's hope for the former.
Taking the hill for the second place Twins will be 26-year old Scott Baker. His last outing was his worst since returning from the disabled list in early June, and having said that, it wasn't that bad, relatively speaking. Five-plus innings, five hits, three runs; I'd take that from Livan Hernandez ten out of ten times. Baker's keys for success tonight: get ahead in the count early and often, attack the hitters no matter what the count, and have confidence in all pitches.
Tonight's lineup features Adam Everett, who will see his first major league plate appearance since May 21st. Otherwise it's the typical lineup we see versus left-handed pitchers, with the exception of Jason Kubel getting a start at desginated hitter. Game time is in thirty minutes!
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time to strike. We have had some relatively good success vs Danks so lets keep it up and if Baker can hold off the ChiSox bats we are in good shape….
1/2 game back beckons to us….lets head the call!
by 33MorneauMVP on Jul 31, 2008 7:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lets Go Boys
Get a Win, Your Best Pitcher Not Named Liriano is on the Mound Tonight, Lets Git-R-Done!
by Tony_O on Jul 31, 2008 7:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm a Slowey man myself
Don’t get me wrong, I like Baker, but I think Slowey’s our ace right now
"I don't care about feelings." - Lou Piniella
by natetheskate on Jul 31, 2008 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Big game tonight.
Time to put the squeeze on the South Siders. WIN TWINS!!!
by Jesse on Jul 31, 2008 7:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Unrelated note
Count me in the group who thought Hunter would coast through this season after signing the big contract. Hunter is now hitting .282/.345/.493 and just launched a big 3-run homerun versus Petitte and the Yankees. For comparison, in his career year last year he hit .287/.334/.505. Count me in the group who would not want to have my team facing the Angels come September after the Texiera trade.
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 31, 2008 8:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
one pitch
and one out….Asshole Jerk Pierzynski is up….
by 33MorneauMVP on Jul 31, 2008 8:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
and the Jerk
is out on a little pop fly to Everett…and Quentin strikes out.
Great start Baker…lets back him up bats!
by 33MorneauMVP on Jul 31, 2008 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Twins had
a little threat there going but couldnt bring anybody around…here comes Baker!
by 33MorneauMVP on Jul 31, 2008 8:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
and Dye
walks on 9 pitches…tHomer is up
by 33MorneauMVP on Jul 31, 2008 8:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
according to
John Gordon: “Baker is really pitching himself into a jam here after walking Dye and now with a 3-1 count on Thome.”
Jam? Does he know what that is?
by 33MorneauMVP on Jul 31, 2008 8:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ramirez is out
it took Baker 23 pitches to get an out….
by 33MorneauMVP on Jul 31, 2008 8:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
do you
have a feeling like you are talking to yourself?
by 33MorneauMVP on Jul 31, 2008 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
not good
not a good start so far
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Jul 31, 2008 8:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
what
do you mean? Baker has had to battle vs Dye and Thomer with 19 pitches….he just made one bad pitch and Thomer (as usual) didnt miss it.
by 33MorneauMVP on Jul 31, 2008 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah
not a good start because Baker has thrown a lot of pitches
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Jul 31, 2008 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
actually
Baker did strike out Dye but apparently the home plate umpire doesnt like waist high outside corner plate pitches…..
by 33MorneauMVP on Jul 31, 2008 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
sorry
correction: Fields is up not out (yet)
by 33MorneauMVP on Jul 31, 2008 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fields
is out on a strike out and Swisher steals 2B much to the chagrin of the fans….he looked like he was out.
by 33MorneauMVP on Jul 31, 2008 8:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
37
37 pitches to get 6 outs
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Jul 31, 2008 8:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
actually
it took 47 but who is counting?
by 33MorneauMVP on Jul 31, 2008 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gordo
Im relying on Gordo
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Jul 31, 2008 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it took
37 pitches to get 3 outs….47 total to get 6 outs
by 33MorneauMVP on Jul 31, 2008 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Baker Ks Wise
maybe Wise will be wise next time (haha)
by 33MorneauMVP on Jul 31, 2008 8:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Kubel
Kubel gets some at bats against a lefty tonight
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Jul 31, 2008 8:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Small sample size
Kubes is 3 for 4 with a homerun versus Danks
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 31, 2008 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
8 and 9
Everett and Gomez…two automatic outs these days
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Jul 31, 2008 8:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gomez... striking out? My eyes must be deceiving me!
Maybe I shouldn’t have tried that Dick and Bert drinking game.
by PhoenixV on Jul 31, 2008 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the real bummer when you think about it
Gomez hasn’t developed at all as a player this year, where would he be right now if he’d spent the year in AAA?
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 31, 2008 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's a good question
... which we obviously will never know the answer to. One thing is clear, though: Vavra either can’t or won’t control Gomez. And it’s a darned shame.
by PhoenixV on Jul 31, 2008 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
what do you
mean he hasnt developed as a player this year? He has learned to deal with many different things…success, failure, moving down the batting order. That is a big thing to learn. I doubt we would have done as well as we have if we didnt have Gomez…maybe not by much but still…
by 33MorneauMVP on Jul 31, 2008 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know...
He might have gained a bit in the mental department, but it can’t be much ‘cause he’s still struggling and looking as lost as ever at the plate. His overall offensive production is almost similar to last year, trading a decreased walk rate for a little extra power.
There weren’t a lot of other good-looking options at CF at the start of the season, so I’m not second-guessing the Twins here. But Gomez should’ve been demoted by now. Get him out of our sight, so we aren’t constantly reminded that we could have seen Johan in a Twins jersey for another year…
by PhoenixV on Jul 31, 2008 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
true
I think Gomez could be a better player if he were just sent down for a few weeks and learned a little discipline at the plate. hopefully over the winter, Gomez will go to winter ball or some such thing and work on all this.
by 33MorneauMVP on Jul 31, 2008 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stats
I just looked up Gomez’ numbers on The Hardball Times. In fact, he’s been considerably lucky this year, in terms of batting average on balls in play (BABIP). It currently sits at .328, which is more than 40 points above what would be expected based on his line drive percentage (16%).
If one adjusted Gomez’ numbers to account for his luck, my guess is that his offensive production would be almost exactly equal to last year.
by PhoenixV on Jul 31, 2008 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Man
Baker’s really battling tonight, 3 innings and 61 pitches
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 31, 2008 9:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
pitch counts
Baker = 61 pitches – 9 outs
Danks = 53 pitches – 9 outs
by 33MorneauMVP on Jul 31, 2008 9:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Baker
only needs 11 pitches there to get three consecutive outs….
by 33MorneauMVP on Jul 31, 2008 9:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he needed that
hopefully he can give us 2 more scoreless 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 Jul 31, 2008 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If the Twins...
...do decide to get rid of some of the drift wood on the roster the Randy Ruiz show continues in Rochester. Now hitting .320 with 17 dongers.
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 31, 2008 9:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I am
hoping for a little Lamb driftwood to be cut and Ruiz called up. probably not though, he will most definately get called up in Sep.
Lamb, Bonser, Bass (maybe Livan) can go
Ruiz, Liriano, M Gomez called up
by 33MorneauMVP on Jul 31, 2008 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also
Pridie is really turning it up now if we wanted to give Gomez a break. The only downer is that he’s a lefty too and he still has horrible plate discipline. Hitting .337/.350/.683 in July with 7 HR’s and an amazing 5 triples.
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 31, 2008 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
is
Morales still on the DL? Cause him, Ruiz, McDonald should be called up in Sep if not before.
by 33MorneauMVP on Jul 31, 2008 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think
I think Morales is out for the year
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Jul 31, 2008 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kubel
grounds out to the AJ….Gladden sounded so surprised that AJ should field it and throw to all people: the FIRST BASEMAN, Nick Swisher
by 33MorneauMVP on Jul 31, 2008 9:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
2 2B
for Harris tonight….hopefully Everett will produce here.
by 33MorneauMVP on Jul 31, 2008 9:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
alas
Everett could not be the big RBI bat tonight….easy flyball to LF. Is this a reason to put him in the lineup tomorrow Gardy? I THINK so (NOT!)
by 33MorneauMVP on Jul 31, 2008 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Casilla injury update
Casilla will have his thumb immobilized in a splint for a week, and then he will be re-evaluated to see if the ligament has started to heal on its own.
by PhoenixV on Jul 31, 2008 9:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good
Cause if he has surgery he’s done for the season, might as well wait it out and hope for the best for awhile.
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 31, 2008 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the bats need
to wake up….WAKE UP!!!!
Baker keep on putting up goose-eggs…..BATS you need to score some runs for Baker!!!!
by 33MorneauMVP on Jul 31, 2008 9:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
as long
as long as the score is within reach, Im not worried yet
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Jul 31, 2008 9:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
maybe AJ
will help us out here…does he still have a little love left for the Twins to help us get an out (via K, or infield popout)
by 33MorneauMVP on Jul 31, 2008 9:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
a 2 rBI single
and the Sox are up 4-0….shit. AJ is out trying to stretch it though.
by 33MorneauMVP on Jul 31, 2008 9:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
4-0
thats enough runs
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Jul 31, 2008 9:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
our big
lefty bats have done didly squat against Danks.
Morneau has a good hit-AB vs Danks and he has done nothing
Kubel is 3-4 before this game and he has done diddly
Mauer has a hit…..
by 33MorneauMVP on Jul 31, 2008 9:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gomez with a bunt single.
now steal Gomez against the short armed AJ
by 33MorneauMVP on Jul 31, 2008 9:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gomez
oppertunity to steal
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Jul 31, 2008 9:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
outside
outside of Harris, not too many balls have left the infield
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Jul 31, 2008 9:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gomez is out at second
Span why couldnt you wait until Gomez stole?
by 33MorneauMVP on Jul 31, 2008 9:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Punto
is out on a routine fly ball to Quentin…..Mauer is up.
by 33MorneauMVP on Jul 31, 2008 9:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Morneau
jacks it out!!!!!! Sayonara Sweetheart!!!! Bye Bye Baby!!!!
Twins are within 1 run!
by 33MorneauMVP on Jul 31, 2008 9:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Kubel
hits to RF….and Dye catches it on the warning track in front of the baggy….well at least we got three back!
Send Baker out again?
by 33MorneauMVP on Jul 31, 2008 9:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That was so close, Kubes
I can’t believe Bremer just said that Kubel was the obvious choice in the lineup today because Monroe is 0-13 lifetime against Danks. That’s just too stupid.
by PhoenixV on Jul 31, 2008 9:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Morneau
Man this guy is just carrying this team on his back 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 Jul 31, 2008 9:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Morneau
Morneau has had a super month of July
and a great year
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Jul 31, 2008 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Baker Ks Swisher
Baker now has 8 on the night….momentum has shifted!!!
by 33MorneauMVP on Jul 31, 2008 9:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
8 k's
8 k’s
wow, early on it looked like Baker was doomed
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Jul 31, 2008 9:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
and the
big bopper is out on a nice play by Cabrera. If only Harris was a tad faster!
by 33MorneauMVP on Jul 31, 2008 10:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
2 up...2 down
and Gomez is batting
by 33MorneauMVP on Jul 31, 2008 10:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
quiet
quiet inning there
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Jul 31, 2008 10:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Too many holes in this lineup
Everett just can’t hit, and with Gomez and Punto, plus a regressing to the mean Span, it’s just too weak. How many times can Morneau provide all the offense?
by Eric in Madison on Jul 31, 2008 10:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I told
people that Span would not be able to keep it up. He has really regressed now that he is leading off.
by 33MorneauMVP on Jul 31, 2008 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Need some thumb badly
too many banjo 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 31, 2008 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jesse Crain
is on the HOLD the ChiSox on the ground…..also to lift the Twins!
by 33MorneauMVP on Jul 31, 2008 10:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully Danks is done
Span could use a break and a righty for that matter
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 31, 2008 10:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wise
cracks a base hit….hopefully Crain will be able to induce a DP.
by 33MorneauMVP on Jul 31, 2008 10:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bert talked about pitch counts again
Apparently, his hypohesis is that pitchers break more down nowadays because they don’t throw enough.
by PhoenixV on Jul 31, 2008 10:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
According to afformentioned drinking game
We have to take a shot now that bert talked about pitch counts
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 31, 2008 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
bullpen
bullpen wheels start early tonight
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Jul 31, 2008 10:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
bullpen
bullpen wheels start early tonight
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Jul 31, 2008 10:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
a pitch out
and Mauer cant throw him out. Wise is hurt and so is Everett….
by 33MorneauMVP on Jul 31, 2008 10:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good
Call up Macri
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 31, 2008 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
nice
got the lead man out
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Jul 31, 2008 10:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Crain gets a groundout
and Crain traps Wise and gets Wise out….
by 33MorneauMVP on Jul 31, 2008 10:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
got
got out of that inning undamaged
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Jul 31, 2008 10:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
AJ grounds out to second
and Jesse does a good job.
Great job Jesse – both of you!
by 33MorneauMVP on Jul 31, 2008 10:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Span, Punto, Mauer
due up….lets get some basehits!!!! lots of them!
by 33MorneauMVP on Jul 31, 2008 10:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
sound
sounds like runs to me!
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Jul 31, 2008 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Span
is hit by a pitch…wait he didnt get out of the way? what? come on!!!
by 33MorneauMVP on Jul 31, 2008 10:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Marty Foster
Hey, Marty – just because you screwed up the call, doesn’t mean that throwing the manager out is going to help anything.
by Jon Marthaler on Jul 31, 2008 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shooter Hunt
They weren’t kidding about his control issues, hopefully they can work on that with him because everything else is working.
Tonights line:
5 IP, 2H, 1R, 0ER, 5BB, 9K
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 31, 2008 10:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
5 BB
and no runs? pretty good actually to have that composure…..
by 33MorneauMVP on Jul 31, 2008 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
what
what exactly happened?
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Jul 31, 2008 10:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Here's the story
Span squared to bunt. The pitch was wayyy inside, and hit Span on the knee. Marty Foster, the third-base ump, said that Span had offered at the pitch (he didn’t) and called a strike instead of giving Span first.
by Jon Marthaler on Jul 31, 2008 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ahhh
gotcha
thanks
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Jul 31, 2008 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
caps and balls
being thrown on the field…Ozzie taking his team off the field to protect them from injury.
by 33MorneauMVP on Jul 31, 2008 10:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
right
but, why did Gardy come out?
Gordo did not really explain what started it
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Jul 31, 2008 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Because Gardy is a drama queen
I cannot – and I repeat – I simply cannot see why it would help a team to have its manager behave like a kindergarten kid. Baseball players are so much more disciplined than soccer players, so I fail to see why that shouldn’t apply to the managers as well.
by PhoenixV on Jul 31, 2008 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And now...
Ozzie is in a heated argument with a couple of fans about the dugout. This is amazing.
by Jon Marthaler on Jul 31, 2008 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow...the crowd is really out of control right now.
Forfeit could be called here….they have every right to do it
by 33MorneauMVP on Jul 31, 2008 10:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Forfeit really
I find that hard to believe
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 31, 2008 10:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I find it too
but if the crowd keeps this up, the umpires have every right in order to protect the players, umps, coaches, and even fans….
by 33MorneauMVP on Jul 31, 2008 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ozzie has his hand over his heart
Clearly, he’s pulling the old, “Did you see that? They threw a tire iron!” argument.
by Jon Marthaler on Jul 31, 2008 10:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
and Span walks...after about a 10 min
intermission….
by 33MorneauMVP on Jul 31, 2008 10:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
would it not
have been easier to give him the hit by pitch Marty?
by 33MorneauMVP on Jul 31, 2008 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
... waiting for Ulger to F#&* it up
C’mon you know it’s going to happen
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 31, 2008 10:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Shades of the Knoblauch incident in 2001.
Then again, though, this was a few caps and maybe one baseball, not a fairly steady barrage of quarters, a couple of hot dogs, and one golf ball.
by Jon Marthaler on Jul 31, 2008 10:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I dont
know…a few baseballs went out there along with caps and a football (where did that come from…Vikes dont start for sometime people)
by 33MorneauMVP on Jul 31, 2008 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
watch out there Punto
dont make the umps madder than they really are…..Punto flies out to Quentin…I dont think I can stand a failed bunt again….
by 33MorneauMVP on Jul 31, 2008 10:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Kudos to Twins Fans
For Throwing that stuff on the field, That Call was Absolute Bullsh*t
by Tony_O on Jul 31, 2008 10:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They got the fever
the postseason fever possibly?
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 31, 2008 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wild pitch!!!
Span goes to second base! Mauer – we NEED a basehit here!!!!!!!!
by 33MorneauMVP on Jul 31, 2008 10:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Mauer
Mauer delivers!
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Jul 31, 2008 10:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
TWINS TIE THE GAME!!!
"I don't care about feelings." - Lou Piniella
by natetheskate on Jul 31, 2008 10:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Mauer!!!!!!!
RBI single!!!!! TIE GAM!
by 33MorneauMVP on Jul 31, 2008 10:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Have a feeling
We’re going to need Young this inning to come up big
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 31, 2008 10:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Young?
lets focus on Morneau first
by 33MorneauMVP on Jul 31, 2008 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and now the MVP, HR derby champ, potential batting champ
is due up!!!
by 33MorneauMVP on Jul 31, 2008 10:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Batting champ?
don’t get carried away now, not going to happen there
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 31, 2008 10:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
nobody
thought Mauer would do it….I am going to stay optimistic
by 33MorneauMVP on Jul 31, 2008 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the Sox
if the Sox were smart, they would not pitch to Morneau
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Jul 31, 2008 10:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
LOL
Ozzie’s going to pitch a fit tonight
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 31, 2008 10:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yay!
Great work, Twins. I won’t survive extra innings, but still.
by PhoenixV on Jul 31, 2008 10:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Morneau
grounds into force out….
Big Young Time!!! Dotel coming on to face Young
by 33MorneauMVP on Jul 31, 2008 10:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good
Young’s actually been better vs righthanders
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 31, 2008 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
C'mon Young
Put together a decent atbat and make Dotel work a bit
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 31, 2008 10:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
what do you
mean by that? are you mad that Delmon got hit by the pitch?
by 33MorneauMVP on Jul 31, 2008 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Delmon
is hit by a pitch! KUBEL is up!
by 33MorneauMVP on Jul 31, 2008 10:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Okay...
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 31, 2008 10:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
what a blast!!!
OMG! no doubt about it!!!! 3 run dinger!!!!!!!!!
by 33MorneauMVP on Jul 31, 2008 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You can have Griffey, Chicago.
We’ll hang on to Kubel.
"I don't care about feelings." - Lou Piniella
by natetheskate on Jul 31, 2008 10:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
agreed!
take the curtain call!!!!! tip your cap Kubs!!!!!
by 33MorneauMVP on Jul 31, 2008 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
KUBEL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
PUUUUUTTTTT ITTTT ONNN THE BOOOOARRRDDD, YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by Tony_O on Jul 31, 2008 10:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
lol
love it
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 31, 2008 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
KUBEL!
HOLY SMOKES!!!
Gordo just about lost his voice!!!
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Jul 31, 2008 10:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
listen
listen to that crowd!
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Jul 31, 2008 10:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Exactly what I was thinking
Put that on the board Hawk. Hey guys first time posting .
by Ivy'sDad23 on Jul 31, 2008 10:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Welcome!
You picked a good time to get here.
You may be good luck; I demand that you stop back as often as possible.
by Jon Marthaler on Jul 31, 2008 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks
My in-laws are from Minnesota and they have turned me on to the Twins. It’s been a good day first my Cubs won and Now Twins have a lead on the Sox. If I can bring good luck i’ll be here more often Go TWINS
by Ivy'sDad23 on Jul 31, 2008 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Harris
is hit by a pitch. What are the ChiSox trying to do?
Welcome Ivy!!!!
by 33MorneauMVP on Jul 31, 2008 10:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think
people have forgotten how dead the Twins were today with trades with this great game!!!
by 33MorneauMVP on Jul 31, 2008 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Looks like...
... the pitch only hit the umpire, not Harris.
by Jon Marthaler on Jul 31, 2008 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh
well, anyway…(they might have deserved it after the whole Span thing)
by 33MorneauMVP on Jul 31, 2008 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and guess who is up?
it is ADAM EVERETT!!!! WHOOOHOOO!!!! Our rally is dead!
by 33MorneauMVP on Jul 31, 2008 10:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
courtesy of Gladden
“Griffey will help the Sox’s pitching staff.”
uh, how?
by 33MorneauMVP on Jul 31, 2008 10:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He was being sarcastic
but I did like earlier when Gladden said he hoped the Dodgers make Manny take of his do-rag.
"I don't care about feelings." - Lou Piniella
by natetheskate on Jul 31, 2008 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gladden
behind the times as usual, Griffey was an elite outfielder 5 FREAKIN years ago
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 31, 2008 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think
Dazzle was impling that the Sox might need some pitching, but instead went out and got Griff
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Jul 31, 2008 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
who else
saw how Gomez was leaping around in that dugout when Kubs touched them all? He was bouncing off the wall!!!!!
by 33MorneauMVP on Jul 31, 2008 10:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dazzle's kind of starting to lose it a little bit
Guess he must really hate bad bullpen pitching
"I don't care about feelings." - Lou Piniella
by natetheskate on Jul 31, 2008 10:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This is one reason why modern closer usage is bad
the Sox have their best hitters up right now—Quentin, Dye, Thome; the Twins however will not use their best reliever against them.
Argh.
by Eric in Madison on Jul 31, 2008 10:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
why
does everybody want Nathan to pitch?
by 33MorneauMVP on Jul 31, 2008 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well
maybe there but this game is far from over…...
by 33MorneauMVP on Jul 31, 2008 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Twins are not paying Nathan to pitch
It just makes Gardy feel better if he can fill out that “CL” field in the depth chart.
by PhoenixV on Jul 31, 2008 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dye is hot though
4 HR in his last 6 games or so….so he could have done it vs Nathan
by 33MorneauMVP on Jul 31, 2008 10:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, sure he could do anything
But Nathan is clearly their best reliever.
by Eric in Madison on Jul 31, 2008 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Guerrier
He’s just too hittable, and so is Crain for that matter
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 31, 2008 10:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Scottie Ulger should really step up here
and put Nathan in the game
"I don't care about feelings." - Lou Piniella
by natetheskate on Jul 31, 2008 11:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
let Guerrier
get Swisher out and then you will have your wish….
by 33MorneauMVP on Jul 31, 2008 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He doesn't have the balls
He could stuff his pants with all the fishing lures he has and it still wouldn’t matter.
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 31, 2008 11:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't like Guerrier v. Swisher
by Eric in Madison on Jul 31, 2008 11:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
AGHHHH
Can’t hang them like that against Jermaine, way to regroup, lets get the last out
by Ivy'sDad23 on Jul 31, 2008 11:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This 8th inning situation
Needs to be resolved if were going to win this division
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 31, 2008 11:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
it just got resolved tonight
by a little guy named Matt Guerrier
"I don't care about feelings." - Lou Piniella
by natetheskate on Jul 31, 2008 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did you miss the 2-run homerun?
most nights that doesn’t work out too well
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 31, 2008 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did you complain after Nathan gave up that homer to Swisher?
I think Nathan should have been out there after that home run, don’t get me wrong, but let’s cut Guerrier some slack—he got 3 quick outs in a row just now, don’t forget. Plus he struck out Swish.
"I don't care about feelings." - Lou Piniella
by natetheskate on Jul 31, 2008 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
stop wishing for Neshek
he wont pitch again this season and with his wacky delivery maybe NEVER again. Guerrier does fine
by 33MorneauMVP on Jul 31, 2008 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha
maybe we should move you to the Twins front office!!!! Keep it up! you should have done something for Beltre/Atkins/Roberts…maybe we would have picked em up
by 33MorneauMVP on Jul 31, 2008 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Livan Gone?
By La Velle
There are strong indications that the Twins will cut loose righthander Livan Hernandez in order to make room for lefthander Francisco Liriano.
Several people with knowledge of the situation have said over the past two days that it’s time for Liriano to join the major league roster and, while he has won 10 games, Hernandez’s recent results indicate that it is time for a change.
Liriano is scheduled to start on Friday for the Red Wings but it looks like that won’t happen. It’s unclear where he would be inserted into the Twins rotation.
Indications are that the Twins are willing to eat the remainder of Hernandez’s $5 million salary.
by Tony_O on Jul 31, 2008 11:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
good
good
hope it comes true!
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Jul 31, 2008 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Everybody rejoice!
I’m taking all the credit for this move, by the way. When I write a fanpost about batting Gomez 9th, Gomez gets dropped down in the batting order a couple of days later. When I write a fanpost about swapping Liriano and Livan, that exact thing happens. My powers are growing.
by PhoenixV on Jul 31, 2008 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
maybe
we should move you to the Front Office of the Twins….you should have written up a thing on getting Beltre/Atkins/Roberts…we would have gotten them if you did. Come on get on the ball!!! (haha)
by 33MorneauMVP on Jul 31, 2008 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yup
Now, to devise a post about acquiring Evan Longoria and Chase Utley…
by PhoenixV on Jul 31, 2008 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah
maybe we could acquire Ryan Braun while we are at it? oh and dont forget about including Ramirez from Marlins! dont forget!!!
by 33MorneauMVP on Jul 31, 2008 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whatever Gets Liriano to MIN
is fine by me
by Hoya on Jul 31, 2008 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Time for him to learn
How to provide an issurance run, make it happen with your speed little buddy
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 31, 2008 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Alright
Time to get some insurance runs,listen to the crowd they are really into it. Yes to Liriano coming back. Enough of Livan .
by Ivy'sDad23 on Jul 31, 2008 11:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah
the last 4 innings or so, the crowd is totally in it
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Jul 31, 2008 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Sox could sure use Ken Griffey Jr. right now...
...IN THEIR BULLPEN!!!
"I don't care about feelings." - Lou Piniella
by natetheskate on Jul 31, 2008 11:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
my speedy little buddy?!
you can say that again! they really could use Griffey to pitch in their pen:
by 33MorneauMVP on Jul 31, 2008 11:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
awesome
featuring the Twins no less
"I don't care about feelings." - Lou Piniella
by natetheskate on Jul 31, 2008 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
another error!!!!
wow…lovin the Sox!!!!!
by 33MorneauMVP on Jul 31, 2008 11:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Here comes the Bunt Brigade...
... and so far, so good.
by Jon Marthaler on Jul 31, 2008 11:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
wow! almost another throwing error by the Sox
this one on a pickoff move…..as Gladden says: “they are having a tough time just playing CATCH!”
by 33MorneauMVP on Jul 31, 2008 11:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Punto
Punto gaps one!
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Jul 31, 2008 11:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
To dust off an old chestnut
CHOMP CHOMP CHOMP
Piranha time…
by Jon Marthaler on Jul 31, 2008 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Runners on 2nd and 3rd with 0 out and Mauer at the plate
This is paradise.
by PhoenixV on Jul 31, 2008 11:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Mauer
Mauer, Morneau coming up
we shoudld get at least one more run..right?
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Jul 31, 2008 11:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
we should
get at LEAST one run….I am guessing two runs. 1 RBI for Mauer, 1 for Morneau
by 33MorneauMVP on Jul 31, 2008 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and there is the one run
batted in for Mauer…now Morneau’s turn to get a run batted in.
by 33MorneauMVP on Jul 31, 2008 11:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
BOOOOOO!
walking Morneau! BOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!
Young: make them pay!
by 33MorneauMVP on Jul 31, 2008 11:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Your turn kid
Time to annoint yourself a Twin cause this is Twins baseball baby, get on the wagon.
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 31, 2008 11:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Delmon
gets an RBI base hit to CF!!! way to go kid!
by 33MorneauMVP on Jul 31, 2008 11:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
no
no save for Nathan now
thats all good though
pour it on!
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Jul 31, 2008 11:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Delmon young worked the count
... so I must have passed out while watching the game and am now dreaming.
by PhoenixV on Jul 31, 2008 11:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
See now
Best reliever in highest leverage situation.
Missed it again, now Nathan’s 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 31, 2008 11:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Kubel
flies out. Big bopper is up!
by 33MorneauMVP on Jul 31, 2008 11:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Logan
They’re just leaving him out there to twist in the wind. Detroit used to do the same thing with Matt Anderson – even if he gave up 15 runs, he was going to finish the game.
by Jon Marthaler on Jul 31, 2008 11:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
and Harris walks
and Everett grounds out on a nice play by Uribe
by 33MorneauMVP on Jul 31, 2008 11:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nathan
is on to shut down the Sox and put us .5 games behind!
by 33MorneauMVP on Jul 31, 2008 11:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
K!!!!!
two outs before we are .5 games behind
by 33MorneauMVP on Jul 31, 2008 11:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
K!!!!!
one out before are .5 games out
by 33MorneauMVP on Jul 31, 2008 11:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
and there it is!
we are .5 games out!!!! won 3 out of 4!
Player of the Game?
Jason Kubel…no doubt about it!!!!
by 33MorneauMVP on Jul 31, 2008 11:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice Win!
Baker gives up four, but the Twins rally and take it going away. This team is somehow better than the sum of its parts.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Jul 31, 2008 11:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What a crazy game
Great series, Minnesota. Now its time to take care of Cleveland.
"I don't care about feelings." - Lou Piniella
by natetheskate on Jul 31, 2008 11:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Great game
The Twins showed a lot of heart coming back from that deficit. Nice to meet all of you and hope the Twins keep it going. I’m out after listening to Hawk Harrelson for couple of hours I need to go to bed. That is one awful annoucing crew. Let’s get the Tribe.
by Ivy'sDad23 on Jul 31, 2008 11:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Jim Souhan is a Dumbass
Hes saying we should have Traded Liriano for Beltre!
by Tony_O on Jul 31, 2008 11:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Souhan
has no business writing columns or giving his opinion on tv, get a different job you non-whimsical idiot!
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 31, 2008 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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