Game 88: Indians @ Twins
by Jesse on Jul 6, 2008 1:21 PM EDT
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Cleveland Indians at Minnesota Twins, Jul 6, 2008 2:10 PM EDT
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Lee's had a great season.
The offense will need to be sharp and take advantage of hittable pitches this afternoon.
Is there a reason Buscher’s out of the starting lineup two days in a row?
I like Punto getting shots at short. I trust him in the field…and he’s doing better at the plate, too. Keep it up, Nicky!
by Jesse on Jul 6, 2008 1:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Buscher
Buscher is sitting against the lefties
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Jul 6, 2008 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
With this lineup
I’d be doing things much differently:
Casilla
Span
Redmond
Morneau
Young
Monroe
Punto
Harris
Gomez
by Jesse on Jul 6, 2008 1:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
For anyone
who’s missed it…Punto’s quietly having a good season for a utility IF:
80 AB’s, 288/356/425, 9 BB, 12 K
Line drives are up, ground balls are still around 50%, and he’s hitting .438 with RISP.
by Jesse on Jul 6, 2008 1:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I like Punto as a person,
and now that he’s putting up respectable numbers, I’m starting to like him as a player. Last year was inexcusable though… if he can go back to 2005 stats it’d be nice (he’s basically putting up the same numbers with quite a bit more slugging)
by CARXRiedmann on Jul 6, 2008 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kubel
Isn’t it time he got another shot against a lefty? I know this is the defensive aliment but it’s bad to see Kubel taking multiple days off when he’s been so hot 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 Jul 6, 2008 1:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Mauer is Hitting 308 vs Cliff Lee, but yet Gardy gives him his Rest LOL
by Tony_O on Jul 6, 2008 1:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
LaVelle
Lavelle at his Strib blog says Mauer probably asked for the day off.
I know he has good numbers against Lee, but its probably not a bad thing to sit him the Twins do not have a day off until the ASB, and they are the road all this coming week. Its not like Redmond is a terrible player
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Jul 6, 2008 2:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Speaking of Livan....
you know, i honestly wouldnt mind to keep him here as a #3 pitcher behind Liriano and Baker or Blackburn, Put Perkins in the Pen with Bass, Breslow, Reyes, Guerrier, Crain and Nathan, Get Rid of Boof and have the Rotation look something like this… Liriano, Baker, Hernandez, Blackburn, Slowey.
by Tony_O on Jul 6, 2008 1:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lee
Gonna need our A game today. Then again I think we’ve had our A game for a few weeks now. We beat Peavy, Webb, Sheets, and Maddux over the last few weeks. Let’s add Lee to that list. Go Twins
by .mnqwerd on Jul 6, 2008 1:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Mauer is Starting at Catcher in the Allstar Game, Youkillus Beats out Morneau…ARE YOU KIDDING ME
by Tony_O on Jul 6, 2008 2:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
scoreless 1st for Perkins
just a bunt single by sizemore to lead things off.
let’s get to it early, offense!
by Jesse on Jul 6, 2008 2:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
C'mon Justin...
....predicting a 2-run blast right here…
by Jesse on Jul 6, 2008 2:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Or a pop-up.
Same thing.
0-0, after one.
by Jesse on Jul 6, 2008 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
tough
tough play for Casilla
Shoppach is swing a great bat against the Twins
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Jul 6, 2008 2:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
nasty
nasty little curveball there to strikeout Delmon
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Jul 6, 2008 2:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Come on guys, lets get this going, Morneau and Nathan Named to the allstar team as well.
by Tony_O on Jul 6, 2008 2:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lee
Cliff Lee seems to have the Twins number
hopefully, we can scratch something together
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Jul 6, 2008 3:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He's pitched 2 CGs this year
60 pitches… if the game stays close Lee will probably finish it.
by CARXRiedmann on Jul 6, 2008 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
dang
Peralta teed off on that pitch
3-0
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Jul 6, 2008 3:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
There We Go Denard Span, Start this Rally!
by Tony_O on Jul 6, 2008 3:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
SPAN!
Span with a leadoff triple!
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Jul 6, 2008 3:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
first
first run off Lee all year
go offense go!
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Jul 6, 2008 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here We Go
Rally Time, Come on Punto, Bases are loaded!
by Tony_O on Jul 6, 2008 4:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
something
something in the gap would be nice
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Jul 6, 2008 4:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
PUNTO DELIVERS! WOOT, 1 Run GAME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by Tony_O on Jul 6, 2008 4:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lee
Seems he has lost his command this inning… or perhaps the Twins are just working the count better
What would my life be like without the '91 World Series?
by MJesser on Jul 6, 2008 4:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Span
Span walks!
tied up!
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I think Lee has just lost his command this inning
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Jul 6, 2008 4:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Way to be patient, Span.
Lee walks in a run.
This is a tough year to be a Cleveland fan.
by Jesse on Jul 6, 2008 4:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
LEE CHOKES UP THE LEAD, TWINS Tie it up HAHAH, COME ON CARGO, BREAK THIS GAME OPEN
by Tony_O on Jul 6, 2008 4:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Strikezone
Just jumped in this inning, but from the last couple batters, it seems like there is a pretty wide strikezone today.
At least that’s what I see on Gameday. Anyone actually watching?
What would my life be like without the '91 World Series?
by MJesser on Jul 6, 2008 4:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I have
I have had no complaints about the strikezone today. Both pitchers have had the same
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Jul 6, 2008 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
fielders
fielders choice for the lead. sweeeeet
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Jul 6, 2008 4:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Twins take the lead
without getting the ball outta the infield.
4-3, Twins!!
by Jesse on Jul 6, 2008 4:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow..Lee Starts the Inning with 71 Pitches, is now at 106, OUCH.
by Tony_O on Jul 6, 2008 4:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Why
haven’t they pulled him yet? He can’t throw a strike anymore…
What would my life be like without the '91 World Series?
by MJesser on Jul 6, 2008 4:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
the bullpen
the Tribe bullpen kind of stinks. its not like Lee was getting hammered out there
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Jul 6, 2008 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Because Eric Wedge is the biggest Retard of a Manager in all of sports.
by Tony_O on Jul 6, 2008 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ha! Well I guess that explains it.
What would my life be like without the '91 World Series?
by MJesser on Jul 6, 2008 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Inning over but the Twinkies have the Lead YES!
by Tony_O on Jul 6, 2008 4:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Great inning...
...the scoring that inning really typifies where our successes have come from offensively. Singles, a couple of timely walks, some speed ont the bases and a little luck.
I’ll take it.
by Jesse on Jul 6, 2008 4:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You don’t see a Major League batter go down on 3 straight called strikes too often. That’s impressive
What would my life be like without the '91 World Series?
by MJesser on Jul 6, 2008 4:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'd love another win today..
...let’s put the nail in the proverbial coffin!
by Jesse on Jul 6, 2008 4:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Theres a Stat for ya
Twins could become the first American League Team to Beat Cliff Lee, his only loss was vs the Reds.
by Tony_O on Jul 6, 2008 4:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Flipping between this and the White Sox-A's game
I heard the Sox announcer talking about how the Twins will not lose, and I think they gave a great quote that could be the moniker of the Twins year:
Refuse to lose, the Minnesota Twins 2008 campaign.
This to me seems perfect.
by CARXRiedmann on Jul 6, 2008 4:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
With the exception of the Indians, it could be everyone in the AL Central’s moniker right now.
What would my life be like without the '91 World Series?
by MJesser on Jul 6, 2008 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Royals too..
Is there a team in the league that will just not go down like the Twins won’t; every day that goes by I’m continuously reminded of 2006.
by CARXRiedmann on Jul 6, 2008 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Red Dog singles
to lead off the 8th. Let’s get it started…
by Jesse on Jul 6, 2008 4:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Tough pitch for called third strike
What would my life be like without the '91 World Series?
by MJesser on Jul 6, 2008 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Alright...
...no runs, but the Twins lead 4-3.
Shut it down, Nathan.
by Jesse on Jul 6, 2008 4:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Excuse the crappiness of my work, BUT
by CARXRiedmann on Jul 6, 2008 4:37 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
SWEEEP!
SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEPPP!!
YES!
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Jul 6, 2008 4:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I noticed something interesting while checking some stats on MLB.com.
For all the talk about the Twins playing poorly on the road, The White Sox and Twins have almost identical Home/Road splits:
Twins:
Home 31-18
Road 18-20
Sox:
Home 31-13
Road 19-24
What would my life be like without the '91 World Series?
by MJesser on Jul 6, 2008 4:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
and Nathan Locks it DOWN
THE BROOMS ARE OUT, SWEEEEPPP!!
To Steal a line from the Chi Sox.
PUTTTT IT ON THE BOOOOARRRDDD YESSSSS!!!!!
The Twins are the First AL Team to Beat Cliff Lee.
by Tony_O on Jul 6, 2008 4:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Make that...
32-18
What would my life be like without the '91 World Series?
by MJesser on Jul 6, 2008 4:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
lets go A's
lets go A’s
they are down 4-2 in the top of the 9th
Linebrink on for the Pale Hose
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Jul 6, 2008 4:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
jjust
just got a lucky bounce
2 on, 2 out
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Jul 6, 2008 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
COme
come oooooon Mark ellis!!!!!
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Jul 6, 2008 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes
4-3
single up the middle
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Jul 6, 2008 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
come on
come on jack cust!!!!!!!!
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Jul 6, 2008 4:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
awwww
Just missed it
still one game back
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Jul 6, 2008 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bummer.
Way to let all of MN down, Jack Cust.
by Jesse on Jul 6, 2008 4:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Who would have thought
That on July 6th we’d be a game behind the White Sox of all people?
by CARXRiedmann on Jul 6, 2008 4:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
There was a Scare with Liriano Last night in Rochesters game vs Buffalo
The Bisons tested Liriano in the fifth, when Chris Gimenez doubled off the left field wall to open the inning for Buffalo’s first hit. . Liriano struck out Morgan Ensberg and Jason Cooper, followed by a brief scare: a stop in play, and manager Stan Cliburn and trainer Tony Leo sprinting out to the mound to check on Liriano after he threw a pitch to Jason Tyner. Liriano appeared to have slipped on the mound, but waved off staff and quickly got Tyner to ground out, ending the inning.
by Tony_O on Jul 6, 2008 4:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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