Game 119: Yankees @ Twins
by Jesse on Aug 12, 2008 6:34 PM EDT
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Pregame
The Moose, another Twin Killer, the Ageless One, the 8th Wonder of the World Mike Mussina takes the mound tonight. He's having one of his best years as a Yankee, and at age 39, this may be his last opportunity to finally notch a 20-win season. He's reached 19 twice, 18 three times and 17 twice more, but never 20. His strikeout rate has rebounded a bit from last year, his walk rates are the lowest of his illustrious 18-year career, and even his ground-ball rates are up which has helped him minimize the damage in his rougher outings...of which there haven't been many. Mussina's racked up 15 quality starts, 10 of which have come in his last 12 outings. If the Yanks are going to knock back the Twins, tonight would be the night.
On the other hand Nick Blackburn is 2-0 in his last three starts, spanning 20 innings, 19 hits, six strikeouts, three walks and just five runs. In fact, his ERA since July 2nd is just 2.55. On the whole, his peripherals aren't really that much better or worse than Mussina's, even though you could give a slight advantage to each pitcher in different areas. The Twins still have significantly less firepower on paper, however, so Blackburn will need to come up with another gem tonight. Hopefully he's a bit better off than he's been in his first two starts versus New York this season, where he's totaled just six innings (including the 1.2 inning affair on July 21st, the shortest outing of his career).
The (elderly) star-studded Yankee lineup will likely look something like this: Damon (DH), Jeter (SS), Abreu (RF), Rodriguez (3B), Giambi (1B), Nady (LF), Cano (2B), Rodriguez (C), Cabrera (CF)
For the Twins against Mussina The Right-Hander: Span (RF), Punto (2B), Redmond (C), Morneau (1B), Kubel (DH), Young (LF), Buscher (3B), Everett (SS), Gomez (CF)
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Star Tribune
In Joe C’s blog it says he’s had a stiff neck for awhile now so they’re gonna give him a day or two off. Probably not the worst thing in the world since we’ve got a torrid stretch of games coming up. Redmond is a solid backup so it shouldn’t kill us. Hopefully the other guys pick up the slack tonight.
Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?
Aw, man...
Watching Joe Mauer hit is the best thing about night games.
Joe C
I missed the stiff neck comment. I did catch the 3 of 12 for NBP and 0-11 (i think those are right) for Mauer versus Moose and thought it was because of that. You’re right, a day or two wouldn’t be the worst thing for him…
If that had been the reason for benching Mauer...
... I would have had to give up baseball forever.
Another small point
Good that it’s his neck and not something like sore knees or really anything to do with his legs. Then I’d start worrying about it being something bad.
Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?
Also, he has been battling a severe cold
According to Charley Walters. Considering that he would either get tonight or tomorrow off, and he doesn’t hit Mussina especially well, it seems like the right choice on the face of it.
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
BTW, Jesse
If you’re wondering who edited out Mauer and edited in Redmond, that was me.
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
Bliss
Ah, the sight of Jeter striking out almost offsets my disappointment after learning that Mauer wasn’t in the lineup.
Gladden
said when Damon hit the homer.
“That is the kind of power that Damon has. He has so much power to the other field.”
What power Gladden? 8 Homers=power???
That was a nice recovery by Blackburn
after the homer and going 3-0 to Jeter, He made some quality pitches after that.
Of course 1 run might be enough for the Yankees tonight.
by Eric in Madison on Aug 12, 2008 8:20 PM EDT reply actions
and now
on the Instant Replay courtesy of Gameday…I hear Bert say that Damon isnt known for his power. Gladden and Bert had better get together and figure out who is right. My money is on Bert.
As much as I sometimes laugh at announcers
I actually pity them having to come up with so much to talk about especially football and baseball since there’s all that downtime to fill with no play by play. I pretty much think I’d sound like an idiot if I had to fill space like that while trying to announce a game.
Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?
Still...
Why talk when all you have to say is that some guy is 1 for 8 against some other guy? Isn’t that much, much worse than silence?
True
but if they left a bunch of dead air they’d probably get fired and to the average baseball fan they think that crap matters. It annoys me sometimes but I’m just saying I’m a bit sympathetic at times.
Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?
His isolated power is right around the median.
So let’s just say everybody’s wrong. About everything.
Span starts out our bottom inning
with a solid single in to LF! Punto is up….alright strategy. Span steals second…Punto bunts him to third. Reddog gets a single to RF…and then Morneau does whatever he can to keep the inning going.
Wrong and wrong
Jinxer, get out of here. j/k
Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?
Definetely pressing
He’s been swinging at a lot of bad pitches lately because he feels he has to do all the heavy lifting. Which is true actually because nobody else is producing consistently 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 12, 2008 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Blackburn
Perkins did a good job picking his battles last night. You have to do that with this Yankee team because they always are looking to get counts in their favor, and they’re really good at it. If he falls behind some of these guys he can’t be afraid to walk them like Perkins yesterday.
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?
Especially
when you’re getting to the bottom half of the order that’s not quite as scary.
Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?
3 K's !! ??
That’s crazy, hopefully he can keep it up.
Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?
big cut and a miss by NADY
I really like it when Nady does that!
1 out: K
Blackburn K count: KKK through 1.1 innings
nice turn by Morneau
there. I was just thinking about a DP there! Morneau steps on first and throws it to second to get the FLEET footed Giambi
Beautiful
What a great play, nothing spectacular but what a great way to save the worst hitters for the 3rd inning.
Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?
Awesome
Maybe this could finally be our game to get to him. We can only hope.
Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?
The best thing about batting Punto 2
is that he’s not batting now :)
Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?
Good place for Everett to bat
Seems to be a good situational hitter, and he’s been hitting well lately. I have faith he’ll find a way to get this run in.
Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?
SUCCESS!
Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?
good call
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 12, 2008 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions
doubt it. with our bullpen
in desperate need of help Gardy will want to keep Bass (although I wouldnt)
Ruiz
I think that is the right answer, unless they go with 11 pitchers for two weeks. They do have a couple of off days, butI bet they send Ruiz down.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Aug 12, 2008 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Mussina
pretty steady dose of curves and changes
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?
Like facing
a freakin knuckle baller
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 12, 2008 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Moose
yeah no need to throw any meat to Span with Punto on deck
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?
Watch out, Nolan Ryan!
Blackburn is only 5,613 K’s short of the record.
I think
Baker and Liriano have a closer shot than Blackburn. Maybe if Blackburn pitched until he was 75 with this kinda of dominance then he could do it! haha
I don't know
Blackburn only needs a measley 208 games with 27 strikeouts to reach that plateau. With 32 starts per season, he could have the record locked down by the year 2015.
Mussina
Maybe since this is their 3rd time facing him this year they’re all starting to figure him out a little bit better. Let’s hope they can keep it up and give Blackburn some more support.
Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?
no need to worry
Everett handles the ground ball and throws him out. SPAN with a nice catch in the corner
Mussina
If moose keeps getting that outside pitch it could be a tough night at the plate. So far though the Twins seem to have handled it well.
Once again
now we don’t have to see him for 8 more batters.
Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?
.128 .227 .256 .483
Punto in August, Yuck.
Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?
.319 .359 .458 .817
Punto in July. Why did he have to tease us. If anything good comes of this it will be that the Twins decide not to resign him next year.
Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?
I dont know
we all know how Gardy loves Punto….
I hope after this year we will say a fond farewell to:
Mike Lamb
Adam Everett
Nick Punto
Brian Bass
Boof Bonser
Morneau
He’s just not happy unless he’s crushing the ball. Don’t swing at those crap pitches bud!
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?
Good ol'
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?
Big inning
Jeter, Abreu, Rodriguez, and hopefully not Giambi. If he gets through this quick he should be set up pretty well to get through six.
Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?
Way to Bust him Inside
Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?
Good Old Fashion Slugfest in Texas
sometimes though games are just fun
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 12, 2008 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions
It's actually in Fenway
Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?
oops
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 12, 2008 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions
I would've assumed Texas too
With that score, I just heard Bert say it on TV that it was in Fenway
Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?
Gladden and Gordon
were saying after the first that Texas should just forfeit…oh yeah??? you sure about that??
Hurry, everybody
Work those Mussina voodoo dolls!!
Blackburn
not exactly his typical strikethrowing machine tonight. but it’s working so i wont complain
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?
I shouldn't speak too soon
but this lineup is much less scary w/o Posada, Sheffield(I know he’s been gone a couple years), and Matsui
Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?
I'm sorry...
But yes, that would be classified as a jinx. I’ll go drown myself now. All for the team!
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by Andersklasen on Aug 12, 2008 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Bright side
The Return of the Humber
7 IP, 6 H, 2 R, 1BB, 11 SO, 94 pitches
Hopefully the last game was just a hiccup
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?
I'm outta the loop
What does NBP stand for? I’ve probably heard it but can’t recall right now.
Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?
nakes batting practise
to give a jolt to the marlins one year he came out naked and took batting practise to lighten up the team.
jesus....practise?
that’s the british spelling.
i’m sending myself right to hell.
although it is 2:30am…
its ok...
just add a U and we’ll never know the difference…
http://www.baseball-almanac.com/players/player.php?p=redmomi01
Good luck there
kids got no juice in his 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 12, 2008 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Moose
Does he qualify as a “Junker” 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?
Just one Curveball after another
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 12, 2008 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Mussina
Moose doesn’t throw any harder than Livan, so I guess he’s a junkballer.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Aug 12, 2008 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions
You mean
CRUSHER!!!!!
Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?
oh yeah...that is right...2 homers does make him a crusher
but he gets a basehit and ties this thing back up!
GET ON MY BACK!!!
Says Crusher again!!!
If anyone didn’t get a chance to see Howard Sinkers blog today I must recommend it, It’s a gem
Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?
Can you say "shootout"?
Poor Francona…
How much you wanna bet Big Papi pitches tonight?
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by Andersklasen on Aug 12, 2008 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions
AAA update
Wings winning 8-2 behind another impressive performance by Philip Humber, 7 IP, 6 H, 2 R, 1BB, 11 SO, 94 pitches. Now pitching in the 8th. The Jason Pridie show continues. Pride is 3-5 with 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?
If he isn't called up
I’ll sue.
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by Andersklasen on Aug 12, 2008 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Sorry, meant to say Pridie.
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by Andersklasen on Aug 12, 2008 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh, i see
I’m comfortable with him and Gomez switching places to start 2009, but I wouldn’t mess with anything 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 12, 2008 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions
What do you do with him?
He’s just making sure his name is called if a starter goes down.
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 12, 2008 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions
A glorified backup.
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by Andersklasen on Aug 12, 2008 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions
If Blackburn can get them this inning
I see him being able to go 6 innings…with a little offensive help
90 pitches
I’d like to see him get one more partially because I don’t trust our bullpen against the yankees but I doubt they’ll do it now.
Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?
Blackburn
needs to pitch at some of these guys like Molina to get his pitch count down. He’s doing well just needs to keep it in the zone a bit more against the lesser hitters.
Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?
Yankee hitters
sure like battling tonight, though this is nothing new for them
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?
Damnit
I hate the Yankees and their long at bats. Good thing that Perkins gave ‘em a break last night and we have a day off Thursday.
Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?
I was just thinking the same thing
I thought Perk made a good point. The main difference between yesterday and today is Perk was getting weak grounders and they are fouling Blackie off tonight.
Gladden
“and the very dangerous Johnny Damon is up.”
very dangerous? I dont think so…dont give him a cookie to hit but he is far from being named dangerous.
Sometimes
you run into days like this. Blackburn almost certainly will not go more than 5. Too bad, but the bullpen did get rest yesterday, and they have a day off coming on Thursday.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Aug 12, 2008 9:47 PM EDT reply actions
Wow
what a grinder tonight, obviously not Blackburn’s best night, but not a total loss anyways
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?
Groundball singles up the middle
you’d think the Twins were at the plate
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?
Probably
Blackburn’s two worst outings have come against the Yankees. We get to see the ugly side of the Twins’ bullpen tonight. Chances of getting a win
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Aug 12, 2008 9:50 PM EDT reply actions
Have some faith in the Boof guys
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 12, 2008 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Alright Boof
Time to prove you’re progressing in you’re new role. Hook that over-payed pansy at the plate.
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?
Wait, I thought Pun . . ohhhh now I get it :)
Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?
Boof
I’m glad it’s him over Buscher. Even if Boof hasn’t been a whole lot more reliable I still feel like he’s got a better shot to do well.
Let’s hope the long inning got Mussina’s arm cold and he starts hanging those curve balls.
Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?
Junker's never lose touch with their 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 12, 2008 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Even 39 year-old junkers?
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by Andersklasen on Aug 12, 2008 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions
39 year-old whores
still have all their tricks
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 12, 2008 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Didn't you hear?
Buscher offered to pitch in relief tonight should Blackburn struggle. Halfchest is glad Gardy choose Boof over Buscher.
Don’t you read the Strib?
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by Andersklasen on Aug 12, 2008 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Uh...
that was a joke. I’m sorry…
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by Andersklasen on Aug 12, 2008 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions
He pulled a Cabrera
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OMG
Punto with a double??!!! this is too good to be true! wow! Punto? are we sure that Casilla didnt step in there and die himself white?
alright we still have 4 innings of ABs left
hold them scoreless and let our offense find some rhythm
BASE CLOGGER!!!
I think that was on purpose :)
Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?
Boof and curveballs
so is it that he feels comfortable throwing more that he’s not starting?
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?
0-2
hook’em again!
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?
or disgrace the old man with
some good old fashion high heat….
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 12, 2008 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Junky McJunkerstein
back on the mound and throwing some lolies
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?
Don't these guys get sick of this guy on the mound
Don’t you just want one of these Twins to get up there and launch one into the upper deck? Bring in Ruiz, these guys are just flailing at these pitches 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?
More fail
Sorry, can’t help myself. These are good for a little chuckle…
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Alright, that one is just plain creepy.
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by Andersklasen on Aug 12, 2008 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions
That's 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 12, 2008 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Because Gardy is coaching
and he likes to use the entire bullpen in 1 inning during a close 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 12, 2008 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Ruiz
It’s his turn sometime 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?
you can quote me on that if you like
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 12, 2008 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Pinch hitter with defensive replacement is always a possiblity
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 12, 2008 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Good
best hitters will come up in the 8th
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?
Anyone know
if Cmathewson got his M.S. degree in Scientific and Technical Communication?
He says he was supposed to finish it by the end of July 2008.
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Crain falls into this sometimes too...
nobody has hit the ball hard, but they’re just finding the holes
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?
everything
was down around these guys knees… so what do you do?
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 12, 2008 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey!
Stop it! Everett (aka Mr. Clutch) could come up big. Just you watch.
Also, I’m bored. Anyone mind if I post a few more fail pictures. I’ll try to keep them funny, and not sick.
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Hunter made a three hop throw to homeplate
on a line drive single and he threw out Clement but the announcers were going wild over what a great throw Hunter made. three hops? that is a GREAT throw…yeah right
C'mon Morneau
buckle down 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?
Well,
goodnight guys. If you need anything I’ll be over at TwinsFix.
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Rivera 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?
Hey look!
A manager who calls on his best reliever with the game on the line!
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 12, 2008 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Lamb
Might get another opportunity here soon.
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?
Just in...
Just walked in, no TV, caught up reading through the gameday. I see LNP made all kinds of wonderful contributions tonight. Unfortunately, his double means he’ll probably lead off tomorrow. I see Gomez continues to make deadly accurate throws aplenty. Can the Gomez-in-MLB defenders who constantly extoll his defense continue to do so when Denard Span and his supposed noodle arm continues to make Gomez look like he has no idea where to throw or how to make a proper throw.
(Also, love how dick and bert [gameday highlight] called Everett out for Punto’s error at first. They’re drinking whatever Gardy’s drinking, obviously.)
Gardy totally ignored what Mussina has done to LH hitters throughout his career and especially this year (viz. pitched them like a southpaw) when constructing his lineup. Shocking.
Finally: If you missed it, LEN3 admitted that RICK BARRETT REALLY IS BEING HELD PRISONER IN ROCHESTER. So sordid! Check his blog if you haven’t seen it. He said “somebody” has been complaining about ricky barrett being held down (see his online article about the relievers and my comment calling his comment a shill and a smokescreen) and that there are “reasons he can’t print” why Barrett is still in Rochester.
0-2
at bat over
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?
I have never really
jumped on the anti Delmon band wagon either.
I am only on the anti Bass Lamb wagon
oops
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?
wow. I never thought that we would rally vs Rivera!
wow. way to go Delmon! curtain call! I hope he feels good after what this crowd just gave to him! Do that some more Delmon!
Delmon
I’ve been harping his ass all year, so I figured I’d continue it until he anointed himself a Twin. He may have done it 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?
C'mon hurry up and load the gameday video
did it just clear the baggy?
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?
I desperately hope that Gardy isnt going to bring in Bass
he was warming up and if Gardy does he basically hands the game to the Yanks on a silver platter
What
in the name of corn on the cob has happened? I thought this sucker was over!
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I wouldn't have counted on delmon either
don’t worry, we’re all in shock
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 12, 2008 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions
that's fun
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 12, 2008 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions
No Guerrier please!
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?
Congrats
we have just broken the record that we set vs the Royals for most career posts of a game thread on Twinkie Town.
bunch of Homers 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 12, 2008 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions
I Think Kubel would have Struck out honestly, Im Not a Big Fan of Kubel, i really think we should can him and Call up Pridie.
jumping on the Pridie band wagon?
remember how long it took Pridie to get started in AAA? he is just now picking it up down there.
I think
because Abreu is coming up this inning Gardy is going to stick with Reyes. get Jeter out and he will face Abreu most assuredly. Jeter gets on and I dont think Reyes stays in
Other minor league stuff
Mike McCardell was lights out for Beloit AGAIN.
Anthony Slama actually gave up a run but fanned 3 of the 6 hitters he faced.
A-Rod grounds into force!!!
one pitch!
9. Gomez – bunt (safe)
1. Span – bunt (safe)
2. Punto – K
3. Reddog – pops out to second
4. Morneau – 3 run walk off jack!
Harris is available 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 12, 2008 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions
2 outs
Stick with Punto, never know how long the game could go
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?
key guys in the bullpen
courtesy of Gladden….Guerrier and Bass.
Guerrier is too hittable right now
Bass is too runable this whole season
I would not say those are two KEY guys in the pen
welcome! anytime you want to cheer for the Twins is fine by us!
you will always be welcome here except when we play the Sox ;)
Man, I wanted to watch the Olympics.
Anyone know when Phelps comes on?
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Wow. I guess it's replayed on the West Coast where I live?
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by Andersklasen on Aug 12, 2008 11:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Nathan stabs a ground ball and throws to first for the out!
guess who is up: the MVP (who is in a serious slump)
The question is:
If Nathan takes care of Cano, does he pitch the 11th?
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Aug 12, 2008 11:47 PM EDT reply actions
Nathan 15 pitches
I’d throw him back out there if I had to, but we all know how Gardy has babied 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 12, 2008 11:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Veras
not going to throw Justin much
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?
splitter
decent pitch to hit though, suprise
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 12, 2008 11:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Question:
How long has this game gone on? I have been following since school got out!
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Holy cow
Tucson, Arizona.
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by Andersklasen on Aug 12, 2008 11:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Punto - esqu.
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by Andersklasen on Aug 12, 2008 11:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Punto has set a bad standard
Everybody knows he’s Gardy’s little buddy. So these guys come up from the minors and try to play like him to get on Gardy’s good side. Saw it with Tolbert 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 12, 2008 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions
of course
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 12, 2008 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions
That's hindsight actually
we probably would have never seen Casilla if Tolbert hadn’t gotten hurt
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 12, 2008 11:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Lamb
probably going to get another shot 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?
LNP
LNP whispered in Ruiz’s ear. He told him Gardy likes it if you look like you’re hustling. He likes it so much you might just win a job for YEARS.
Oh God
It’s Guerrier… I can’t 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?
Guerrier
his arm is going to fall off I swear
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 12, 2008 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Tell them
Tell the yankees to stop taking guerrier into such deep counts. S’not fair to the young man.
Bass is next...
and he would be out there for the duration.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Aug 13, 2008 12:04 AM EDT reply actions
Would you mind tallying up all 400ish posts in this thread as well?
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by Andersklasen on Aug 13, 2008 12:05 AM EDT up reply actions
Just kidding.
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by Andersklasen on Aug 13, 2008 12:05 AM EDT up reply actions
Twins offense
Has got to know what Guerrier is going through right now and know they have do to it next inning otherwise it’s Bass and things will get ugly in a hurry. Thank you Gardy for using the bullpen up too early again.
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?
Gardy might be blamed for some things
but he had to get Blackburn in the fifth. The pitching changes he made all make sense. Unfortunately, it is going at least 11 innings and Bass is left in the ‘pen.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Aug 13, 2008 12:12 AM EDT up reply actions
Breslow threw 1 pitch
Nathan only threw 15, he could’ve gone longer 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 13, 2008 12:16 AM EDT up reply actions
Quality over quantity boys
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?
Remember when Guerrier established himself as more than just a long-man
He pitched 3 shutout innings in extras against the White Sox that we ended up winning. So anything could happen if Bass has to come in.
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?
Bass
Bass is probably DFA’d or claimed.
See Lavelle’s Blog right now and his own comments on it in response to my calling him out on Barrett. Bass is probably gone as of now. I don’t believe he’s in the pen (but I’m on the radio).
Lavelle's blog
I’ve seen you post about him talking about barrett in his blog, but I haven’t seen that and I can’t find it. can you link me to this post you’re referring to?
Lamb if anybody
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 13, 2008 12:12 AM EDT up reply actions
You can't take the bat out of the hands of a player who is hitting .216. You just can't.
Especially with Gardy coaching.
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by Andersklasen on Aug 13, 2008 12:12 AM EDT up reply actions
Don't you wish that we had someone
who could just turn on those 96 mph fastballs down the middle… damn… get sick of these single hitters sometimes
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?
Swing hard, Carlos
You might just hit something. We all know you will anyway.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Aug 13, 2008 12:14 AM EDT reply actions
Guerrier
Somebody get on the phone and ask Radke if he has any fish glue leftover from 2006.
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 13, 2008 12:15 AM EDT up reply actions
I'm on the Pridie for 2009 bandwagon
Unfortunately nothing will change with that situation for the rest of this year.
2009
Starters:
Span CF
Cuddyer RF
Delmon LF
Bench:
Pridie OF
Kubel LF/RF
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 13, 2008 12:19 AM EDT up reply actions
Had to see that coming
At first I was mad at Guerrier, then I was mad at Gardy, now I just feel bad for Guerrier…
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 13, 2008 12:20 AM EDT up reply actions
MERCY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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?
Another one on you Gardy
Can’t blame Guerrier, he’s throwing his fastball at 90mph, he’s obviously done
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 13, 2008 12:22 AM EDT up reply actions
Implosion
anybody have an epic failure pic?
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?
He's pitched like 14 of the last 20 days
what do you expect?
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 13, 2008 12:22 AM EDT up reply actions
Guerrier has really been overworked recently
he is just tired. Neshek was bad last season because he was being overworked late in the season….
Wouldn't be surprised
if Guerrier goes on the DL tomorrow
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?
Guerrier
Matt needs to go on the disabled list with “shoulder tightness” or “tired arm”, which is probably true. He just can’t get people out right now. I have cut Twins’ mgmt. a lot of slack, but when the deadline came, they needed a reliever and didn’t get one. When two teams are as even as the Twins and ChiSox, a key acquisition can make the difference.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Aug 13, 2008 12:24 AM EDT reply actions
The Twins Front Office/Gardenhire
Is Really Starting to Piss Me off, Our Bullpen is Failing, Bring in Help, Chad Bradford would have been great, Call up Ricky Barret, Do Something Jesus Christ, and Gardy, Quit Using Guys for a 3rd of an Inning, Breslow could have Gone Longer than a 3rd of an inning For God Sake…Christ
some knuckle head
said it would be fun if the twins n sox switch 1st place until the end of the season…
you happy now?
Barrett and Lavelle
go to the strib. search “rochester might not provide bullpen help” and look at the comments on the august 10th article and you should see mine. that’s not the first time i posted FREE RICKY BARRETT to the strib blogs, but that was the time i directly address LEN3 for not mentioning him.
Then go to his blog today (links are probably on the twinkietown page or just go to sethspeaks). His post is at 4:04 pm. I replied at the bottom.
National Media
Please rip into Bill Smith and Ron Gardenhire. Our Twins should be 3 up in the division right now and I just can’t watch it anymore. I mean what did we all expect? Guerrier coming out for a second inning against the heart of the Yankee order. Man absolute ludicrous.
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?
Gardy and his single batter bullpen use
It’s the only way he knows to really look like he’s “Managing”.
Gardy...
So long as he’s managing this team will never win a series. This team won in spite of his stupid managing in 2006 and it has done so despite everything this year. But when it counts, teams like these hear Yankees will show you no mercy for your stupidity.
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?
you have become a familiar face
we just cant get used to the face of first place…hopefully we will get used to it soon though
This team must feel broken
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?
it must
Delmon must really be feeling bad…he lifted everybody tonight only to have them break his back late in the game
well good night then
it’s getting late even out here in the West Coast
good thing we have another game tomorrow
Go Twins!
and Go Whoever is playing the White Sox!
There's been a lot of these gut wrenching losses 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?
Saturday the got first
Sunday they lost it
Monday they got it back
Tuesday (today) they lost it again
talk about see-saw battle for first
My thoughts:
http://www.twinsfix.com/2008/08/another-flip-flop-in-central.html
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you know
you know, that was a good ballgame. A bit sloppy at times, and we didnt win. But we scored 3 off Rivera. Its not like this loss buries the Twins in the standings. We are a half game down on the Sox. Still pleanty of baseball left.
Strap em up , turn it around, and play in a few hours. Get the win, the series win, and have a nice day off Thursday
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Aug 13, 2008 1:08 AM EDT reply actions
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