Game 117: Twins @ Royals
by Jesse on Aug 10, 2008 12:44 PM EDT
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Minnesota Twins at Kansas City Royals, Aug 10, 2008 2:10 PM EDT
Pregame
Thanks again to Tony_O who picked up the slack and ran a game thread over in the FanPosts section last night. We had some power issues last night, which left me sans internet for most of yesterday afternoon and through last night. But we're back!
Looking to avoid a sweep at home, Kansas City is sending out Gil Meche. Meche is coming off four consecutive quality starts, and is the owner of 14 on the season. He's been better overall since leaving the Mariners, mainly due to decreased walk and home run rates. Usually he'll walk a pair, but if he isn't able to locate his fastball and is forced to deal more breaking balls he will work longer counts, and in those situations you never know what can happen. His ground ball/fly ball ratios are pretty close to 1:1
Scott Baker will try to close out the sweep for the Twins, who hasn't been on his game recently. He owns one quality start in his last five, and because he's a bit weaker on the road than he is at home, we could be in for a bumpy afternoon. On the other hand, it's been a while since we've truly seen Baker clicking on all cylinders, which means he might be due. I'd like to see him go seven innings this afternoon, shutting down the Royals and allowing only a run or two.
Versus a right-handed pitcher, the Twins will likely send out: Span (RF), Punto (2B), Redmond (C), Morneau (1B), Kubel (DH), Young (LF), Buscher (3B), Everett (SS), Gomez (CF)
For the revamping Royals versus Scott Baker I'll predict: Aviles (SS), DeJesus (CF), Teahen (RF), Guillen (DH), Butler (1B), Gordon (3B), Buck (C), Gload (LF), German (2B)
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Everett
Without Mauer in the lineup, I’d like to see Harris at SS. Baker tends to deal more flyballs so I’ll take the decreased defense. Idk… it’s been pretty painful having Everett, Gomez, Span and Punto (and now Redmond) all in a row with ducks on the pond and all we need is a big double or a HR to seal the deal.
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 Aug 10, 2008 1:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm just hoping we
can get Casilla back for the end of the year. Punto’s killing the top of the lineup now, he’s had a rough month. On July 11 he was hitting 324/383/471, how he’s dropped to 268/328/393. He’s 12-for-66 in that span: 182/239/273.
I think he’s the best man for the job right now, I just think Casilla’s offensive value in the 2-hole is really missed right now.
by Jesse on Aug 10, 2008 1:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed x10
Casilla is better able to work counts in his favor than Punto. Punto’s idea of taking pitches is not swinging at fastballs right down the middle and getting himself in the whole. Casilla takes bad pitches and fouls off tough pitches, basically the works until a pitcher makes a mistake. Anyways, Punto I think is in over his head in the 2 hole whereas when he hits 8th he becomes more of an afterthought for pitchers and can burn them more often.
It will be interesting too see if Hughes will make an appearance this year depending on whether Casilla can work through his injury or how long we can survive with the equivalent of a National League pitcher hitting in the 8 hole. Obviously Hughes could be a difference maker at the plate, but I know the defense is not as solid.
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 Aug 10, 2008 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Amen.
A guy on the strib blog was talking about punto having bood ABs and getting deep into counts. I was like “what have you been watching?” CASE IN POINT, STRIKE ONE TO LNP.
by tobynotjason on Aug 10, 2008 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Interesting lineup
No Gomez, Mauer playing the afternoon game before a big series VS the Yanks, Lamb at 1st with Justin getting the DH duties, Everett batting 9th.
by Jesse on Aug 10, 2008 2:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Let's complete the sweep!!
I’m looking forward to this one today…hopefully the Sox can fall again today too. Time to open this division up…
by Jesse on Aug 10, 2008 2:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
STRIKE TWO.
Nicky, at least Gomez COULD hit it.
by tobynotjason on Aug 10, 2008 2:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Listening on the radio
John sounds a bit hoarse.
I’m not a huge fan of Gladden’s announcing (mostly because I think he’s miscast as a play-by-play man during the middle innings), but he’s a lot better than Morris.
"There are only two things that are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." - Albert Einstein
by BeefMaster on Aug 10, 2008 2:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i like gladden
as a color man. sometimes his stories are interesting, and on occasion he does have some interesting insights as to why things are happening the way they are on the field, but i agree with you—he’s miscast as a play-by-play guy.
by Jesse on Aug 10, 2008 2:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
twins punchless in the 1st
Let’s go Baker, have a great game!
by Jesse on Aug 10, 2008 2:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Morris is awful.
It’s almost bizarre that he has a job. Unless one looks at the state of baseball announcing generally. Then I just wish he was worse so he’d at least be a Character.
by tobynotjason on Aug 10, 2008 2:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
J-Mo works a walk to lead off the 2nd...
let’s get a rally going here, let’s go KUBES.
by Jesse on Aug 10, 2008 2:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pridie.
Pridie’s struck out twice today. 8 pitch at bat. 9 pitch at bat. Hmmm.
by tobynotjason on Aug 10, 2008 2:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hard to get upset at that.
Seeing 17 pitches, forcing the pitcher to work that hard for two outs is a good thing.
Of course, overall Pridie’s strikeouts are way out of proportion. But day-by-day, I don’t mind a guy striking out twice if he’s working those types of plate appearances.
by Jesse on Aug 10, 2008 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Everett AGAIN looks better than NOGO!
I guess when he’s going good he strikes out on 8 pitches. But he’s seemingly ALWAYS gonna strikeout.
Prediction: Lamb is just fine the rest of the way.
by tobynotjason on Aug 10, 2008 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Positives for Mike Lamb:
He hits .287 on the road.
WOOT.
by Jesse on Aug 10, 2008 2:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice slapper to right,
Lamb takes third….runners on the corners, no outs.
Big bat Adam Everett digging in…
by Jesse on Aug 10, 2008 2:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Fire Gardy.
Way to give up an out, Gardy.
by tobynotjason on Aug 10, 2008 2:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Atta boy Everett!!!!
Comes through with a big single, 1-0, Twins!
by Jesse on Aug 10, 2008 2:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice take, Nicky.
Hey, you remembered to SWING at the ptich down the heart.
Hey Dick, the reason he’s “always behind in the count” is because he takes strike after strike.
CASE IN POINT
by tobynotjason on Aug 10, 2008 2:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sac bunts
don’t always bother me, except I’m not sure doing it this early in the game is a good idea. Not with Punto coming up.
by Jesse on Aug 10, 2008 2:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Mauer: BB
Bases juiced for the Canuk.
Let’s go Justin!
by Jesse on Aug 10, 2008 2:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
WALK 'EM IN, MECHE!!
Morneau gets pitched around, in comes Buscher.
2-0, Twins.
by Jesse on Aug 10, 2008 2:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Big opportunity for Kubel here.
Knock it wide open in the 2nd.
by Jesse on Aug 10, 2008 2:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Boo...
...Kubel fouls out, leaves the bases full.
That was quick.
by Jesse on Aug 10, 2008 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Flailed at the change up
bit surprised he didn’t wait for something middle in, he usually gets one in that situation
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 Aug 10, 2008 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey Dick
They all threw strikes to begin with.
Thank you Bert.
by tobynotjason on Aug 10, 2008 3:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow
Big play by Everett, maybe he might of use to us yet
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 Aug 10, 2008 3:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
havent' seen range at SS like that
since the days of Jason Bartlett
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 Aug 10, 2008 3:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ft. Myers
Sosa keeps on sucking and it’s now 10-9 Ft. Myers in the top fo the 6th.
by tobynotjason on Aug 10, 2008 3:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
poor guy
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 Aug 10, 2008 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
same spot Rainville is in 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 Aug 10, 2008 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you guys were chatting up Pridie earlier
Obviously the guys aware of his plate discipline deficiencies and maybe that’s the last skill for him to develop. He does appear to be working on it now in August (6 BB, 4 SO) after going 26/2 K/BB in July. He’ll probably always prefer to swing the bat, but when your down in AAA you can afford to work on those skills. Cough.. cough… Gomez. Cough… Young. Sorry allergies there. And in fairness the Wings are facing Gorzelanney from the Pirates who is a nasty lefty.
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 Aug 10, 2008 3:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yup.
and his have been the best ABs for the Red Wings today, even though they both ended in Ks.
by tobynotjason on Aug 10, 2008 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Guillen
seems like one of those guys who loses something when he’s on a losing team. When he’s on a winning team, or at least a competetive one, it seems like he’s a fairly complete offensive weapon. But there have been a couple of seasons, like this one, where it’s like he just gets up there and hacks to boost his totals. His lines are suffering this year as a result.
by Jesse on Aug 10, 2008 3:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
if the Royals were planning on having a veteran leader there, fat chance. Typically not the type of guy the Twins go for though he’d probably compliment this current team fairly well, whether he worked in the club house or not.
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 Aug 10, 2008 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Punto saved
I say he strikes out anyway.
by tobynotjason on Aug 10, 2008 3:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
lol
it’s getting ugly man. But remember he never brings his offensive struggles on the field. Expect an unnecessary flailing dive at the next ball hit to 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 Aug 10, 2008 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's called hustle, case.
We need battlers. And husters.
Just not hitters.
by tobynotjason on Aug 10, 2008 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Okay
This Cellular field thing is getting absolutely ridiculous. Pale hose with another 3 homeruns 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 Aug 10, 2008 3:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bases loaded for the Red Wings.
Pridie singled.
by tobynotjason on Aug 10, 2008 3:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Everybody start rolling on the floor with laughter
Hernandez gives up 4 earned runs on 5 hits and a walk in the first inning of Colorado debut
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 Aug 10, 2008 3:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh Livan...
I miss you so. What a joke.
by tobynotjason on Aug 10, 2008 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
sweet!
No visible offensive transition for this kid coming into AAA ball. His confidence has got to be tremendous 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 Aug 10, 2008 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought it was silly...
...but maybe they do have to start to think about him before expansion. I’m not saying now, but if he’s going good right before the deadline, why not?
BAKER!!! YEAH!
by tobynotjason on Aug 10, 2008 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have high
hopes for him. He seemed to just come from nowhere this year, and now he’s on everybody’s radar. If he can keep hitting in August like he’s done all year, I’d be excited to see him in Sept.
Even if we don’t see him, he’s just put himself into the plans for the Twins somewhere along the line. Great, great season.
by Jesse on Aug 10, 2008 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Have to wonder
He’s not listed to be very big. I’m wondering if he’s like a Ryan Braun type where he gets good leverage from an upper cut swing.
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 Aug 10, 2008 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly.
There was a report on MiLB (i think) from the BP for the futures game where all the scouts were dazzled by Hughes and said he had a great uppercut swing.
by tobynotjason on Aug 10, 2008 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Interesting question
Would he rank as a top 5 Twins prospect after the season?
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 Aug 10, 2008 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Long K and short K
end the 5th for Bakes…five innings, no runs so far. But he definitely ran his pitch count up that inning.
by Jesse on Aug 10, 2008 3:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Too bad too
would be nice to have gotten 8 innings, 7 is still in the picture though
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 Aug 10, 2008 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully they can put a few more on the board
It’d be nice to get a healthy lead so we can use Bass instead of our real relievers come the 8th and 9th.
Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?
by halfchest on Aug 10, 2008 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I Remember
The People Over At the Strib use to Call Livan hernandez, Livantana…wonder what they think now.
by Tony_O on Aug 10, 2008 3:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
For real?
Were they active or recovering heroin users?
by tobynotjason on Aug 10, 2008 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mauer
having a day off at the plate. Looks like he’s trying to walk as if hitting it would be too much work. 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 Aug 10, 2008 3:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
wow
Young… this kid just reeks of inconsistency right now. Pathetic at bats again 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 Aug 10, 2008 3:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow.
First pitch, rolls over into a double play.
C’mon Delmon, you’re better than this…
by Jesse on Aug 10, 2008 3:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Really?
I haven’t seen 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 Aug 10, 2008 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Plate discipline
has been just as bad as Gomez but he gets away with more because he’s a stronger kid
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 Aug 10, 2008 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just hate
that he’s regressed from an okay season last year in Tampa
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 Aug 10, 2008 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not too much though
Delmon ‘07: 288/316/408
Delmon ‘08: 290/338/395
For all the complaints we have about his lack of power, he didn’t flash much last year, either. His walk rates are up, with K rates are down, and at this point if he has one stellar week whatever regression there is would disappear.
His main problem is that he’s just too aggressive. But he’s good at making contact, even on pitches he shouldn’t have swung at, so we see him roll over on horrible pitches and ground out weakly. We’ve seen glimpses of the right things at the plate, he just has a long ways to go yet…
by Jesse on Aug 10, 2008 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also
I think we all tend to forget that he, like Gomez is only 22 it’s just that with all the hype that once surrounded Delmon we expect him to be Miggy Cabrera. I don’t know how many of us have seen him hit his homeruns but I’ve witnessed a couple and damn he doesn’t even look like he’s swinging that hard, if he can get a little more discipline he could become a dangerous hitter.
Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?
by halfchest on Aug 10, 2008 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think he's regressed
He had a horrible first month or two but since then he’s been a pretty good hitter. He’s got over an .800 OPS since Gardy decided it was time for Delmon to stop chasing Cal Ripken. He still takes some bad plate appearances but I think he’s improving a bit and I definitely can’t say he’s regressed. Overall from last year he has about the same batting average improved 22 points in OBP and dropped 13 in SLG. If you look at his numbers post his break in the end of may he’s hit .321 .355 .458 .813
Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?
by halfchest on Aug 10, 2008 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
K, I guess I over exaggerate on him
the power concerns me I guess, because that’s what we need bringing him here. 40 doubles and a dozen HRs last year, I don’t think he’ll get there 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 Aug 10, 2008 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Meche
Pretty much duplicated his last game against Boston thus far. Served up some walks and some singles but has kept the damage to a minimum
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 Aug 10, 2008 3:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What a waste of a great opportunity.
Two on, nobody out and they squander the chance.
Time to buckle down, Baker.
by Jesse on Aug 10, 2008 3:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey
That’s Twins Baseball!
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 Aug 10, 2008 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Baker
Having one of those days where it seems he prefers throwing from the stretch. I think he gets more movement on his pitches or something.
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 Aug 10, 2008 3:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Delaney and Slama
I noticed they’ve been walking guys more often lately, I wonder if they just have to make it interesting for themselves.
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 Aug 10, 2008 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Livan
He has now eaten a full 2 1/3 innings. 6 hits, 4 bb, 6 runs, 0 k.
by Hoya on Aug 10, 2008 3:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That's crap
Blyleven is hinting that was Baker’s fault. That’s all on Punto, and I thought he never brought his head case on to the field.
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 Aug 10, 2008 3:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
In all seriousness though
We’ve wasted opportunities offensively all series and we’re lucky we’re facing the Royals.
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 Aug 10, 2008 3:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Won't cut it come tomorrow
against the Yankees
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 Aug 10, 2008 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let's get Gload
and put this inning to bed.
Ug-ly.
by Jesse on Aug 10, 2008 4:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
YES!!!
INNING OVER!!!
Phew….seriously. Baker leaves with a ND, 2 runs through six.
Too bad the Twins didn’t capitalize on their opportunities earlier.
by Jesse on Aug 10, 2008 4:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Let's get some runs
Give him a win
Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?
by halfchest on Aug 10, 2008 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Buscher
Actually burned Meche both times on curves
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 Aug 10, 2008 4:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ADAM EVERETT!!!!!!!
Puts the Twins in Front!
by Tony_O on Aug 10, 2008 4:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hells yes
Adam Everett!!! I mean Adam Everett???? what the hell, I’ll take it.
Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?
by halfchest on Aug 10, 2008 4:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Know were scrapping the bottom of the barrel
when we’re counting on Everett to be the offensive hero. talk about the team of 25 players
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 Aug 10, 2008 4:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The "Key to Victory" brought to you by Adam Everett:
by Jesse on Aug 10, 2008 4:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Everett vs. Gomez
Everett has looked much more like a major league hitter than Gomez has. I’m not saying he has anywhere near the talent, I’m just saying he’s a pro, whereas Gomez needs to be playing AA.
by tobynotjason on Aug 10, 2008 4:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Everett
actually a gamer 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 Aug 10, 2008 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Everett
understands situational hitting, and it’s hard to argue the fact that he just knows the game better than Gomez at this point. Those things don’t always lead to success, but they don’t hurt. And considering how they’ve both played at the plate, if Everett is healthy then he’s much better than his numbers have shown him to be so far. He’ll never match Gomez for talent, but I wouldn’t be surprised if Everett finishes the season hitting .230 or .240, which would constitute a drastic improvement.
by Jesse on Aug 10, 2008 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Red Sox Score, 6-4 Chi-Sox, 1 out, runners on the corners, top 6
by Tony_O on Aug 10, 2008 4:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
oh god
LNP!!!!!!!!!!!!! yea!!!!!!!!!!!!
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 Aug 10, 2008 4:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Did someone say
Pinch hitter??? please?
Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?
by halfchest on Aug 10, 2008 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Saw Baker has his arm wrapped up
They must be planning on bringing him out for the 7th.
Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?
by halfchest on Aug 10, 2008 4:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What's his pitch count?
He has to be around 92-95 by now, right?
by Jesse on Aug 10, 2008 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
me too
somebodies gotta take the lead on this staff
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 Aug 10, 2008 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ft myers
10-10 in the 10th.
Slama: 2 IP, 4 Ks, 2 BBs, no hits or runs.
by tobynotjason on Aug 10, 2008 4:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just throw him a strike
he’ll take it!
by tobynotjason on Aug 10, 2008 4:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'd rather
he kept the bat on his shoulder in this situation and hope for a walk. If he strikes out looking again, at least it wouldn’t be a DP.
by Jesse on Aug 10, 2008 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bah!!!
Just keep bringing it kid
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 Aug 10, 2008 4:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
YES!
Punto walks!!
One out, Mauer and Morneau due up….let’s do it this time!
by Jesse on Aug 10, 2008 4:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
C'mon Twins
Time to put the nail in the coffin and stop patronizing this terrible Royals team
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 Aug 10, 2008 4:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
C'mon Twins
Time to put the nail in the coffin and stop patronizing this terrible Royals team
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 Aug 10, 2008 4:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
LOOGY no longer works on Mauer
actually significantly better vs lefties this year believe it or not
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 Aug 10, 2008 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Baker
Has 92 pitches and although both runs were earned that was kind of a freak play that got the 1st run and the guy to 3rd. I hope they send him out for one more but I could see them not now that the top half of the 7th is going long.
Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?
by halfchest on Aug 10, 2008 4:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
rochester final
6-4 Indy final in Rochester.
Brock Peterson 0-4. Hughes 2-4 double, home run. Pridie 1-4 3Ks.
by tobynotjason on Aug 10, 2008 4:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Peterson
When did he get promoted to Rochester?
by Hoya on Aug 10, 2008 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Must have been yesterday or this morning.
Rochester was short on position players….I think Roger mentioned something about this in his minor league update yesterday.
by Jesse on Aug 10, 2008 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
damn
i hate “productive outs”, somebody just smack a double
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 Aug 10, 2008 4:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow
brutal
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 Aug 10, 2008 4:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rough day for Kubel.
He’s just saving it all for the Yankees.
by Jesse on Aug 10, 2008 4:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully
although knowing Gardy he’ll probably bench 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 Aug 10, 2008 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
having jason bay...
behind morneau wouldn’t have helped at all, huh?
by tobynotjason on Aug 10, 2008 4:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
unfortunately
We didn’t have a Manny Ramirez + prospects to give up for him
Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?
by halfchest on Aug 10, 2008 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think
Trading a Guy like Dinkelman and Pridie or Swazark could have brought bay here
by Tony_O on Aug 10, 2008 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No.
But trading Gomez + Duensing/Swarzak or Kubel would’ve.
by tobynotjason on Aug 10, 2008 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Outfield
Not knowing Cuddy would break his foot it would have made sense for the Twins to trade an outfielder for him. He’s under control for one more year and with the emergence of Span + our insane outfield depth I would have been willing to part with Gomez. However, that’s easy to say with how Gomez has hit lately.
Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?
by halfchest on Aug 10, 2008 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Respectfully
I disagree.
Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?
by halfchest on Aug 10, 2008 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I bet Baker does too.
I think he wants these opportunities.
by Jesse on Aug 10, 2008 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They just said on the telly
That Twins pitchers have only gotten 4 outs (now 5) in the 7th inning in August. Yuck
Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?
by halfchest on Aug 10, 2008 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Smith: 2B
That’s his second one today. Baker’s up to 101 pitches, he can’t be long for this game…
by Jesse on Aug 10, 2008 4:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Aviles: GO
Okay, one more to go. Get thru 7, Scottie!
by Jesse on Aug 10, 2008 4:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If Baker gets this guy...
...I say F the pitch count
by tobynotjason on Aug 10, 2008 4:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ft. Myers
Nothing in the top of the 11th
by tobynotjason on Aug 10, 2008 4:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
C'mon lil Mortal Combat action
Finish 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 Aug 10, 2008 4:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
One more K
Let’s make it a K per inning today. Get ‘em BAker
Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?
by halfchest on Aug 10, 2008 4:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
A couple have been balls,
but Maier just keeps fouling them off.
by Jesse on Aug 10, 2008 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Too Bad
like to see some 93 mph juice
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 Aug 10, 2008 4:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bases Loaded For the Red Sox
1 out, top 7th
by Tony_O on Aug 10, 2008 4:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Red Sox White Sox
Bases loaded one out in the 6th for the Red Sox. Lowell up with Bay on deck
Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?
by halfchest on Aug 10, 2008 4:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
change up outside
change up outside
by tobynotjason on Aug 10, 2008 4:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
B
utiful
Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?
by halfchest on Aug 10, 2008 4:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
u kidding?
World Series Champions my arse
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 Aug 10, 2008 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Slider
haven’t seen that one much to the lefties, probably wasn’t expecting 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 Aug 10, 2008 4:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
DAMNIT
Lowell grounds into double play
Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?
by halfchest on Aug 10, 2008 4:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
YEAH BAKER!!!
Great inning for him, absolutely great inning.
by Jesse on Aug 10, 2008 4:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Certainly an epic battle
Next time he comes into that situation, would like to see him take the next step and retire them in order
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 Aug 10, 2008 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Span, Punto, Mauer
Let’s put up a crooked number, boys.
by Jesse on Aug 10, 2008 4:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Crooked Numbers?
It should already be 10-2, kind of late for it 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 Aug 10, 2008 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No 2-run lead is safe.
And not with this bullpen.
by Jesse on Aug 10, 2008 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not with
Guerrier’s overused noodle
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 Aug 10, 2008 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who's coming in?
Crain? Guerrier? Reyes? Maybe Nathan for a 2 inning save? Did anyone see who was warming up?
Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?
by halfchest on Aug 10, 2008 4:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Breslow and Guerrier during the 7th
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 Aug 10, 2008 4:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
3 up 3 down for the Twins
It’s on the bullpen now.
by Jesse on Aug 10, 2008 4:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Would prefer for
Crain and Guerrier to switch places for awhile in terms of pecking order in the bullpen
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 Aug 10, 2008 4:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Guerrier is too hittable right now
Crain at least can make me feel warm and fuzzy with the 96 mph gas
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 Aug 10, 2008 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I totally agree
Crain has been pretty damn solid all year they must still be worried about him getting injured. If Gardy doesn’t watch it he won’t have Guerrier for much longer either.
Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?
by halfchest on Aug 10, 2008 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I really wish we'd have tried to claim Chad Bradford.
by Jesse on Aug 10, 2008 4:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That was a missed opportunity for sure
still worried about losing Bass for whatever reason
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 Aug 10, 2008 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Auspicious start...
...Teahen sneaks on with an infield single.
C’mon Guerrier, lock it up!
by Jesse on Aug 10, 2008 4:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Better get Nathan up
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 Aug 10, 2008 4:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know it may have never been offered
But damn I wish we had Ellsbury in center and Masterson in our bullpen right now.
Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?
by halfchest on Aug 10, 2008 4:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Masterson would definetely stay a started with us
Nobody has the balls like Theo Epstein when it comes to determining roles on a baseball team
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 Aug 10, 2008 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm okay with Gomez over Ellsbury.
Maybe I’ve downed a little Kool-Aid, but I think Gomez has a higher ceiling. Ellsbury, age 24 this year: 271/333/377…nothing special. I think Gomez will be better than that by the time he’s 24.
by Jesse on Aug 10, 2008 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gotta start taking some steps forward in development
but I certainly agree
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 Aug 10, 2008 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
good point
I’m just saying this year, it’d be nice to have that vs. Gomez’s OBP + a bullpen arm that could help now.
Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?
by halfchest on Aug 10, 2008 4:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Guerrier needs to be given 4 days off in a row.
Serious recovery time.
NICE PITCH!
by tobynotjason on Aug 10, 2008 4:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Butler, hard single up the middle, Teahen to 3rd.
Anybody up in the bullpen right now?
by Jesse on Aug 10, 2008 4:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Guerrier
We’ve seen this story before, our set up men should be filing a class action lawsuit against Gardy 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 Aug 10, 2008 4:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You'd think he'd recognize
the signs of fatigue after dealing with Neshek at the end of last season. I know his other alternatives aren’t top-of-the-class relievers, but there are other choices.
by Jesse on Aug 10, 2008 4:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good thing Bonser stepped up
yesterday otherwise this bullpen would be in the same shape it was after the Mariners series: reeling
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 Aug 10, 2008 4:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sarasota wins
11-10 in 11
Beloit trails Peoria 7-5 bottom 6. Only 5 hits for the Snappers. No Revere.
by tobynotjason on Aug 10, 2008 5:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
NATHAN NATHAN
Seriously Gardy or was that all talk?
Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?
by halfchest on Aug 10, 2008 5:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Right now
I’d have Ricky Barrett meeting us in the Twin Cities
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 Aug 10, 2008 5:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We should be just as harsh on the offense today though too
This game should not be this close
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 Aug 10, 2008 5:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
regressing to the mean
As good as this offense has been with RISP we have to expect a few games like this.
Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?
by halfchest on Aug 10, 2008 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
true
but this is also a bad team we’re facing
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 Aug 10, 2008 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Crain
Does anyone have any idea why he hasn’t used Crain a little bit more? I don’t think Crain has pitched in this series and given how he’s done most of the year I have to wonder why they wouldn’t use him at the top of this inning.
Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?
by halfchest on Aug 10, 2008 5:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bass
should’ve had the chance to pitch 2 innings 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 Aug 10, 2008 5:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
WHAT???
Maybe in Rochester
Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?
by halfchest on Aug 10, 2008 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he says that
because this offense should have scored 8-10 runs today.
by Jesse on Aug 10, 2008 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
thanks for clarifying
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 Aug 10, 2008 5:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
sorry
I’m a little slow, I was wondering what the hell you were thinking
Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?
by halfchest on Aug 10, 2008 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol
i would be too
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 Aug 10, 2008 5:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Baker's gotta feel let down
after how he worked so hard to push it for the team in the 7th
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 Aug 10, 2008 5:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Boston's last chance coming up.
Top of the 9th is starting in Chicago.
by Jesse on Aug 10, 2008 5:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just
put the ball in the air, it’ll drift over the fence
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 Aug 10, 2008 5:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Crain again
I told you so haha one pitch one out
Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?
by halfchest on Aug 10, 2008 5:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If the Twins don't take a lead
here he’d better come out to pitch the 9th.
by Jesse on Aug 10, 2008 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sure nice
to abuse the bullpen the day before facing the Yankees for 3 games
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 Aug 10, 2008 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lots of groundballs, fair amount of K's
Don’t know why he’s not the 8th inning guy right now, even if it can only be every other night
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 Aug 10, 2008 5:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Soria
has dominated the Twins if I remember right, hopefully Mauer and Morneau gained some insider information from the All-Star game
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 Aug 10, 2008 5:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Let me hurry things along
Punto: K’d
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 Aug 10, 2008 5:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Know your sucking it up
When an entire fan base knows what pitch he’s throwing
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 Aug 10, 2008 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn
Plus the wrong colored Sox just won the game.
Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?
by halfchest on Aug 10, 2008 5:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gotta win this
to keep our .5 game lead
Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?
by halfchest on Aug 10, 2008 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Central Divison
Both teams are enduring some serious flaws right now, it’ll just depend on who can grind it out come the last week of September I think.
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 Aug 10, 2008 5:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wild Card
Pretty clear at this point the wild card will come from the East
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 Aug 10, 2008 5:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
But
I feel like I keep disagreeing and nitpicking but if the Twins lose today they’re 1.5 games out of the wildcard and the White Sox are only 1 out right now with the Yankees 3.5 back.
Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?
by halfchest on Aug 10, 2008 5:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously though...
I’ve already made the call to Ricky Barrett if I’m the Twins
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 Aug 10, 2008 5:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Or Gomez.
I’d be interested to see what he has to offer as well.
by Jesse on Aug 10, 2008 5:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
no, definitely barret
WAY better numbers (the ones that matter).
by tobynotjason on Aug 10, 2008 5:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Been too hittable
according to his stats anyways, just seems like another guy who’d make us all nervous. never seen him live though, so couldn’t be sure
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 Aug 10, 2008 5:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Barrett
Actually better vs right-handed hitters, which is what we need right now. A guy who can throw an entire inning of scoreless baseball.
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 Aug 10, 2008 5:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not prone to knee-jerk reactions
But Bass is just a wasted spot on the roster 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 Aug 10, 2008 5:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wild Card
I wouldnt give the wild card to the east yet. Boston isnt exactly tearing it up right now. If the Twins pull out a win today we are just a 1/2 game behind Boston.
by .mnqwerd on Aug 10, 2008 5:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hells YES
That’s my horse. Seriously maybe this will get Gardy to put Crain in there during the 8th more often.
Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?
by halfchest on Aug 10, 2008 5:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Crain
Should get the nod after tonight for the immediate future, considering the Twins aren’t as ready to move Bass as we are.
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 Aug 10, 2008 5:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Maier: K'd
Crain, 1.1 IP, 0 R, 13 pitches.
Well done, sir.
by Jesse on Aug 10, 2008 5:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He can dominate
with the fastball and slider and then every once in a while that buckler curveball. Hey! That’s what Bonser could be… lol… sorry I’m tooting my own horn on that one.
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 Aug 10, 2008 5:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
12 strikes, 1 ball
3 up 3 down. impressive inning.
by Hoya on Aug 10, 2008 5:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gomez / Barrett
Barrett has a much better K rate but walks more . Overall they both have similar WHIP. I say go with the guy with more K’s and that’s Barrett.
Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?
by halfchest on Aug 10, 2008 5:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Anybody want to see Ruiz?
Just for the hell of it i guess….
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 Aug 10, 2008 5:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think
he was actually hitting righties better than lefties in AAA, not by much though obviously
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 Aug 10, 2008 5:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good call.
I forgot about him, but then what do they do about the outfield, Punto to center again? then Harris at 2B?
Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?
by halfchest on Aug 10, 2008 5:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
WHIP????
Hits are a function of not striking people out (controllable) and batting average on balls in play (more or less not controllable assuming basic mlb quality). Gomez’s traditional numbers (ERA) are VERY lucky.
by tobynotjason on Aug 10, 2008 5:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Seriously?
Bummer….there was nobody like Chef and his chocolate salty balls
by Jesse on Aug 10, 2008 5:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Relatives found Hayes unconscious in his home next to a still-running treadmill.
by Tony_O on Aug 10, 2008 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow
this is brutal to watch
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 Aug 10, 2008 5:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I know
Let’s watch every pitch go right by us Twins
Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?
by halfchest on Aug 10, 2008 5:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
NOGO!
He has no idea what he’s doing.
by tobynotjason on Aug 10, 2008 5:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Him and Punto
Are both head cases 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 Aug 10, 2008 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Delmon Young looking more legitimately patient than NoGo.
by tobynotjason on Aug 10, 2008 5:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Same stuff with Young
Nice looking swing and he had a beat on it, he just never puts any charge into the ball
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 Aug 10, 2008 5:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
But
Who do we replace him with? Pridie strikes out just as much, no wait, I think more at a lower level than Gomez. I just see no viable replacement for him as of right now.
Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?
by halfchest on Aug 10, 2008 5:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pridie
Might be the better option to open the season with the Twins in 2009, but I don’t think he’s better than Gomez 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 Aug 10, 2008 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, but
Pridie also kills the ball. Strikeouts don’t matter when you hit the ball as hard as he does.
by tobynotjason on Aug 10, 2008 5:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gomez won't go anywhere.
Especially not with Cuddyer probably toast for the year.
by Jesse on Aug 10, 2008 5:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
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 Aug 10, 2008 5:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Perkins to miss next start..
Wifes in Labor, according to the twins site.
by Tony_O on Aug 10, 2008 5:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That's officialy then?
that’s probably alright, he’s reaching his previous high on innings i think.
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 Aug 10, 2008 5:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hmmm . .
Who do they start then. Bonser?
Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?
by halfchest on Aug 10, 2008 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Day off....
everybody can be pushed up yet no?
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 Aug 10, 2008 5:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think so.
It’s good timing for an off day.
by Jesse on Aug 10, 2008 5:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
More than Likely,
Or pitcher Blackburn on days less rest.
by Tony_O on Aug 10, 2008 5:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yikes.
Breslow walks Teahen to lead off the KC 10th.
by Jesse on Aug 10, 2008 5:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
FC
Can’t turn the DP, but Teahen out at 2nd. Better than a kick in the face.
by Jesse on Aug 10, 2008 5:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh no
don’t say, I don’t wanna hear it. Breamer said something about Bass.
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 Aug 10, 2008 5:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This game is definetely on our offense
But none of our relievers have any grit man
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 Aug 10, 2008 5:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nvm
Breslow show some craft and grit against Gordon there, 2 87mph fastball on the corner, then reared back for 92mph
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 Aug 10, 2008 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gardenhire
Man is he a puffy redfaced moron-on-the-stool-at-the-moron-bar sorta guy.
by tobynotjason on Aug 10, 2008 5:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This looks rough.
Bring in Joe Nathan!!!!!!!
by Jesse on Aug 10, 2008 5:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
and Breslow
gets the K, Come on Craig, Pitch out of the jam
by Tony_O on Aug 10, 2008 5:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Breslow gets out of the jam!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by Tony_O on Aug 10, 2008 5:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Avoids a spot
in Gardy’s dog house, he was about ready to blow 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 Aug 10, 2008 5:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully
Gardy remembered his ulcer and heart medicines this morning
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 Aug 10, 2008 5:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tuesday
Would be Perkins normal day to start. Blackburn would pitch on normal rest for tomorrow’s start. So Tuesday could be Bonser or else they’d have to push Slowey up to start on Tuesday as well as Liriano on Wednesday unless Perk could start on Wednesday. Should be interesting.
Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?
by halfchest on Aug 10, 2008 5:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Glad they still have Nathan available
However if they would have brought him in earlier in the 8th I have a feeling we’d have a win already
Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?
by halfchest on Aug 10, 2008 5:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Okay
Lamb and Buscher have been good today. Let’s finish this
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 Aug 10, 2008 5:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
C'mon
Let Buscher hit
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 Aug 10, 2008 5:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Big single!
Let’s go, Buscher, get him over!
by Jesse on Aug 10, 2008 5:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Like I said: the rest of the way.
WHAT?? BUNTING? Jesus, Gardy, he kills RH pitching. You idiot!
by tobynotjason on Aug 10, 2008 5:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Probably not
the best decision, but now a single could score Lamb. We need Everett to come thru again here.
by Jesse on Aug 10, 2008 5:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks God
they avoided the DP there.
Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?
by halfchest on Aug 10, 2008 5:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ruiz?
Am I the only one who wants to see him hit. C’mon Gardy. Let the big boy take some big swings.
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 Aug 10, 2008 5:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Damn
This one’s going to be a long one
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 Aug 10, 2008 5:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
lol
punto
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 Aug 10, 2008 5:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
All's right in the world
We’re back to dreading Punto and teams are walking people to get to him. At least it’s affirmation for Span that he’s a talented big league hitter.
Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?
by halfchest on Aug 10, 2008 5:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The major problem
is they don’t have anyone to cover his postion.
Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?
by halfchest on Aug 10, 2008 5:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I had the move
Ruiz to hit, take over 1st. Lamb to 3rd. Buscher to 2nd. 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 Aug 10, 2008 5:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
C'mon
Ruiz in to 1st, Buscher to 2nd, Lamb to 3rd
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 Aug 10, 2008 5:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Punto! THE MAN!
That’s enough. DFA. Luke Hughes. The end.
by tobynotjason on Aug 10, 2008 5:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Poor guy
looks like he needs another lesson with Oliva, can’t even hit the ball on the ground anymore
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 Aug 10, 2008 5:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Punto
Hopefully his downfall in the second half will allow the organization to not think twice when they let him go instead of another pity signing
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 Aug 10, 2008 5:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Apparently
Breslow likes working under a little preassure
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 Aug 10, 2008 5:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great night for Breslow.
There’s no way he just didn’t climb a place or two in the bullpen heirarchy. Two scoreless innings, one walk, one strikeout and a pair of hits. Great job!
by Jesse on Aug 10, 2008 6:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just like the 10th: Mauer, Morneau, Gomez
We need some results this time.
by Jesse on Aug 10, 2008 6:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Major league swing right there, huh?
by tobynotjason on Aug 10, 2008 6:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh yeah
big time… 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 Aug 10, 2008 6:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ruiz
Don’t understand really. The guy has one purpose on the bench. He’s the guy who you send in there with one demand: “End it.” And then you don’t use him. I know he doesn’t have a position or whatever, but the opportunities have been there to use him and then throw another guy into the field. But now all those opportunities are all but gone. Just a waste of resources in my mind.
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 Aug 10, 2008 6:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes yes the offense has been bad
But the team has been manage terribly today, bench players and bullpen alike. Another reason why I don’t think Gardy’s capable of taking us all the way. This team wins in spite of his bad decisions.
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 Aug 10, 2008 6:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Beloit loses 7-6
Revere 0-1 pinch hitter.
by tobynotjason on Aug 10, 2008 6:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No Bert. That's Dick.
who misreads batted balls.
by tobynotjason on Aug 10, 2008 6:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
TT's longest game thread ever
Cheers, guys!
by Jesse on Aug 10, 2008 6:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bummer of an ending.
Shit way to go down.
I was surprised they didn’t bring in Nathan after they IBB’d Guillen.
And of all people to win the game…Tony Freakin’ Pena.
by Jesse on Aug 10, 2008 6:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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