Game 119: Yankees @ Twins
by Jesse on Aug 12, 2008 6:34 PM EDT
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New York Yankees at Minnesota Twins, Aug 12, 2008 8:10 PM EDT
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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Hey Nick Blackburn...
Keep the ball down in the zone tonight. Ok? Thanks
by matty_b on Aug 12, 2008 6:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Mauer is not in the Lineup
Out for Tonight and Tomorrow with a Stiff Neck.
by Tony_O on Aug 12, 2008 7:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Mauer out?
Where did you get this info?
by .mnqwerd on Aug 12, 2008 7:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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?
by halfchest on Aug 12, 2008 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Aw, man...
Watching Joe Mauer hit is the best thing about night games.
by PhoenixV on Aug 12, 2008 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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…
by GACTwinFan on Aug 12, 2008 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If that had been the reason for benching Mauer...
... I would have had to give up baseball forever.
by PhoenixV on Aug 12, 2008 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Come on
You have to play the hot hand. I mean – you just have to.
by GACTwinFan on Aug 12, 2008 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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?
by halfchest on Aug 12, 2008 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by cmathewson on Aug 12, 2008 7:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by cmathewson on Aug 12, 2008 8:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No worries.
I just like to guess who might be in the lineups before they’re announced.
by Jesse on Aug 12, 2008 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bliss
Ah, the sight of Jeter striking out almost offsets my disappointment after learning that Mauer wasn’t in the lineup.
by PhoenixV on Aug 12, 2008 8:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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???
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 12, 2008 8:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
strike out-throw out DP!!!!!
REDDOG!
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 12, 2008 8:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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.
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 12, 2008 8:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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?
by halfchest on Aug 12, 2008 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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?
by PhoenixV on Aug 12, 2008 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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?
by halfchest on Aug 12, 2008 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
His isolated power is right around the median.
So let’s just say everybody’s wrong. About everything.
by PhoenixV on Aug 12, 2008 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 12, 2008 8:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wrong and wrong
Jinxer, get out of here. j/k
Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?
by halfchest on Aug 12, 2008 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well Reddog is on
maybe this will come true…hopefully
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 12, 2008 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well
Morneau is in a slump. grounds out to first. SNAP out of it Morneau…we NEED you.
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 12, 2008 8:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
well
here is the newly shaven Jason Giambi
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 12, 2008 8:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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?
by caseintheface on Aug 12, 2008 8:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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?
by halfchest on Aug 12, 2008 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
3 K's !! ??
That’s crazy, hopefully he can keep it up.
Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?
by halfchest on Aug 12, 2008 8:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 12, 2008 8:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 12, 2008 8:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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?
by halfchest on Aug 12, 2008 8:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
In Chicago
Sh*t Sox lead 2-0 over KC Royals. Homer by Dye put the Sox up.
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 12, 2008 8:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Kubel
with a single to CF. Damon has lost a few steps.
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 12, 2008 8:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
it still isnt quite like watching
Griffey man CF in Chicago.
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 12, 2008 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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?
by halfchest on Aug 12, 2008 8:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
throw
some salt over your shoulder to erase the curse….
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 12, 2008 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
here is the second big slugger
on this team: BRIAN BUSCHER!!!
Harris is the other one remember!
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 12, 2008 8:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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?
by halfchest on Aug 12, 2008 8:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
haha yeah...but then we have to watch him
FAIL up there. Cant wait till Casilla is back!
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 12, 2008 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I still would have liked to have Beltre
but I dont particularly mind Buscher
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 12, 2008 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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?
by halfchest on Aug 12, 2008 8:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
SUCCESS!
Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?
by halfchest on Aug 12, 2008 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
and Everett has a SAC!!!
nice…back to back sacs. Everett with 5 RBI in the past few games
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 12, 2008 8:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
when Casilla comes back
who do we send down? Ruiz?
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 12, 2008 8:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
actually that'll be close to sept when rosters expand
they might not have to send down anyone.
by Jesse on Aug 12, 2008 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
doubt it. with our bullpen
in desperate need of help Gardy will want to keep Bass (although I wouldnt)
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 12, 2008 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
alright
lets try this again….Gomez steals. GO GO GO!!!!
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 12, 2008 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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?
by caseintheface on Aug 12, 2008 8:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
this is the Gomez that we know!
4 SB in the last 3 games
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 12, 2008 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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?
by caseintheface on Aug 12, 2008 8:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Span
grounds out to second…..2 runs on 3 hits…and we lead the Yanks 2-1
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 12, 2008 8:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
KKKK
Blackburn with 4 K through 2.1 IP
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 12, 2008 8:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Watch out, Nolan Ryan!
Blackburn is only 5,613 K’s short of the record.
by PhoenixV on Aug 12, 2008 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 12, 2008 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by PhoenixV on Aug 12, 2008 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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?
by halfchest on Aug 12, 2008 8:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
no need to worry
Everett handles the ground ball and throws him out. SPAN with a nice catch in the corner
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 12, 2008 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by .mnqwerd on Aug 12, 2008 8:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
surprise??!!! guess who is up and OUT!
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 12, 2008 8:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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?
by halfchest on Aug 12, 2008 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
.128 .227 .256 .483
Punto in August, Yuck.
Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?
by halfchest on Aug 12, 2008 9:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
.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?
by halfchest on Aug 12, 2008 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 12, 2008 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
quick and quiet inning for mussina.
no punch.
by Jesse on Aug 12, 2008 9:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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?
by caseintheface on Aug 12, 2008 9:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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?
by caseintheface on Aug 12, 2008 9:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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?
by halfchest on Aug 12, 2008 9:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Way to Bust him Inside
Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?
by halfchest on Aug 12, 2008 9:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Blackburn's career high for K is 6!
Maybe tonight he will set a new career high!
(knock on wood)
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 12, 2008 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh wow....
BOS 12, TEX 2 after three…..
BOS 12, TEX 10 midway through five….
quite the game.
by Jesse on Aug 12, 2008 9:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
who in the world is pitching for Bos???!!!
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 12, 2008 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
something named charlie zink started.
then lopez and aardsma so far.
by Jesse on Aug 12, 2008 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
It's actually in Fenway
Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?
by halfchest on Aug 12, 2008 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
come on case
you should know that…jk
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 12, 2008 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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?
by halfchest on Aug 12, 2008 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gladden and Gordon
were saying after the first that Texas should just forfeit…oh yeah??? you sure about that??
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 12, 2008 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hurry, everybody
Work those Mussina voodoo dolls!!
by PhoenixV on Aug 12, 2008 9:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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?
by caseintheface on Aug 12, 2008 9:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
nice pitch
there by Blackburn to get an easy pop out by A-Rod.
GIAMBI is up!
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 12, 2008 9:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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?
by halfchest on Aug 12, 2008 9:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey guys
Long time no see. How is life going for you guys?
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by Andersklasen on Aug 12, 2008 9:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
wow..OMG
how can we do this to ourselves….3-2 yanks
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 12, 2008 9:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Kubel
flies out to LF on the warning track
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 12, 2008 9:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Throw home
He skipped the throw to Redmond, Giambi was toast.
by .mnqwerd on Aug 12, 2008 9:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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?
by caseintheface on Aug 12, 2008 9:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Reddog
not the greatest throw, but I thought NBP could have come up with it.
by GACTwinFan on Aug 12, 2008 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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?
by halfchest on Aug 12, 2008 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by Jesse on Aug 12, 2008 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
jesus....practise?
that’s the british spelling.
i’m sending myself right to hell.
although it is 2:30am…
by Jesse on Aug 12, 2008 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
its ok...
just add a U and we’ll never know the difference…
http://www.baseball-almanac.com/players/player.php?p=redmomi01
by GACTwinFan on Aug 12, 2008 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Young
is just a triple and homer away from cycle! lets go Young! clap clap clap clap
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 12, 2008 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Delmon Young with a SB!!!!
13 SB for young
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 12, 2008 9:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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?
by caseintheface on Aug 12, 2008 9:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
alright its left up to our little teenage Everett to do some tieing up!!!
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 12, 2008 9:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You mean
CRUSHER!!!!!
Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?
by halfchest on Aug 12, 2008 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh yeah...that is right...2 homers does make him a crusher
but he gets a basehit and ties this thing back up!
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 12, 2008 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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?
by halfchest on Aug 12, 2008 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
yeah
Bert and Dick need to know who they are talking about before they start putting the blame on people for making throwing errors that they didnt make
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 12, 2008 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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?
by caseintheface on Aug 12, 2008 9:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Sorry, meant to say Pridie.
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by Andersklasen on Aug 12, 2008 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
A glorified backup.
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by Andersklasen on Aug 12, 2008 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
at the end of 5 1/2 innings
Tex has taken the lead over the Sox 15-14…..
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 12, 2008 9:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If Blackburn can get them this inning
I see him being able to go 6 innings…with a little offensive help
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 12, 2008 9:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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?
by halfchest on Aug 12, 2008 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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?
by halfchest on Aug 12, 2008 9:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
except
that Molina is fouling off everything in the zone
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 12, 2008 9:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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?
by caseintheface on Aug 12, 2008 9:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Let's get a double play and wrap this one up.
Blackburn is likely done after this.
by Jesse on Aug 12, 2008 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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?
by halfchest on Aug 12, 2008 9:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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.
by GACTwinFan on Aug 12, 2008 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 12, 2008 9:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
2 outs now
on a (as Hawk would say it) duck-snort down the first base line.
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 12, 2008 9:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Yeah but who do they send out?
This early, it might be Bonser…or even Bass. That doesn’t bode well.
by Jesse on Aug 12, 2008 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
they have Breslow warm
and Bonser is warming up
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 12, 2008 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bye-bye Blackburn?
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by Andersklasen on Aug 12, 2008 9:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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?
by caseintheface on Aug 12, 2008 9:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Abreu
likes to hit the baseball right back at Blackburn doesnt it.
bye bye Blackburn…..
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 12, 2008 9:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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?
by caseintheface on Aug 12, 2008 9:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I smell trouble...
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by Andersklasen on Aug 12, 2008 9:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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?
by caseintheface on Aug 12, 2008 9:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Boof would do well
here to throw a couple of scoreless innings. Let’s get it done, Boof!!
by Jesse on Aug 12, 2008 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and Boof gets the dangerous A-Rod to ground out to third
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 12, 2008 9:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
atta boy BOOF!!
now…can we get two more innings just like that?
Thanks,
Love TT
by Jesse on Aug 12, 2008 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
top of the order
1. Span
2.
3. Reddog
4. Morneau
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 12, 2008 9:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wait, I thought Pun . . ohhhh now I get it :)
Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?
by halfchest on Aug 12, 2008 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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?
by halfchest on Aug 12, 2008 9:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Even 39 year-old junkers?
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by Andersklasen on Aug 12, 2008 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
glad its Boof over Buscher??? doesnt make sense.
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 12, 2008 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
He pulled a Cabrera
Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?
by halfchest on Aug 12, 2008 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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?
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 12, 2008 9:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Punto to third and here is you know who
Mr. Struggle
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 12, 2008 9:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Morneau might lead the Al in IBB’s this year too.
by matty_b on Aug 12, 2008 10:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
How does
Moose have almost 30 less pitches than Blackburn?
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by Andersklasen on Aug 12, 2008 10:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
and Kubel
fails with a routine grounder to Jeter
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 12, 2008 10:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Darn you Kubel!
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by Andersklasen on Aug 12, 2008 10:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
alright we still have 4 innings of ABs left
hold them scoreless and let our offense find some rhythm
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 12, 2008 10:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
c'mon, Boof....
...we need a couple of big innings from you!
by Jesse on Aug 12, 2008 10:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
it's late guys, i'm off to bed...
...let’s hope my bed-going can generate a twins rally!
by Jesse on Aug 12, 2008 10:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
g'night
I hope that when you wake up, you will see a nice Twins win!
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 12, 2008 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
BASE CLOGGER!!!
I think that was on purpose :)
Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?
by halfchest on Aug 12, 2008 10:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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?
by caseintheface on Aug 12, 2008 10:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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?
by caseintheface on Aug 12, 2008 10:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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?
by caseintheface on Aug 12, 2008 10:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Epic Fail
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by Andersklasen on Aug 12, 2008 10:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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?
by caseintheface on Aug 12, 2008 10:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
BOOO!
Damon looked like he was going to be out….
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 12, 2008 10:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
More fail
Sorry, can’t help myself. These are good for a little chuckle…
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by Andersklasen on Aug 12, 2008 10:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Alright, that one is just plain creepy.
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by Andersklasen on Aug 12, 2008 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chi-Town won tonight
9-0 over the Royals
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 12, 2008 10:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Alright, last one. I promise.
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by Andersklasen on Aug 12, 2008 10:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
a DP ball
wait Abreu it safe????? no way. HE WAS OUT!!!!!!!!!!
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 12, 2008 10:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
how come I have a feeling that the Twins will be back in second place?
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 12, 2008 10:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
DP!!! that a way Crain!
LETS GO OFFENSE!!!!!!!!!!!
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 12, 2008 10:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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?
by caseintheface on Aug 12, 2008 10:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
he would only come in in the DH role so that means we lose Kubel
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 12, 2008 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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?
by caseintheface on Aug 12, 2008 10:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
best?
Morneau is in a slump. Kubel has his days. Young is 2-3 but its always tough to say what he will do.
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 12, 2008 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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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by Andersklasen on Aug 12, 2008 10:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
do you feel like you are talking to yourself
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 12, 2008 10:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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?
by caseintheface on Aug 12, 2008 10:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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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by Andersklasen on Aug 12, 2008 10:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 12, 2008 10:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Reddog with a double!
Doc is up…fix your slump Doc
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 12, 2008 11:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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?
by caseintheface on Aug 12, 2008 11:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Harris
Why the Hell hasnt he played in a week?, how about Ruiz, What the Hell
by Tony_O on Aug 12, 2008 11:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I love ones such as this:
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by Andersklasen on Aug 12, 2008 11:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
and Morneau is really mired in a slump...a nice cookie and he flies out
and RUIZ is up!
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 12, 2008 11:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Last one:
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by Andersklasen on Aug 12, 2008 11:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well,
goodnight guys. If you need anything I’ll be over at TwinsFix.
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by Andersklasen on Aug 12, 2008 11:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think Gladden is drinking again
Rooezey?
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 12, 2008 11:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
come on Delmon!!!!!!!!!!!
knock on wood!
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 12, 2008 11:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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?
by caseintheface on Aug 12, 2008 11:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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?
by caseintheface on Aug 12, 2008 11:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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.
by tobynotjason on Aug 12, 2008 11:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I know it was already mentioned (read through quickly)...
...but FREE JASON PRIDIE.
by tobynotjason on Aug 12, 2008 11:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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?
by caseintheface on Aug 12, 2008 11:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
GORDO JUST POOPER HIS PANTS!
I’m so glad I’ve never jumped on the anti-Delmon wagon.
by tobynotjason on Aug 12, 2008 11:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I have never really
jumped on the anti Delmon band wagon either.
I am only on the anti Bass Lamb wagon
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 12, 2008 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 11:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hey how about you say that again.
do it here for Everett
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 12, 2008 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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!
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 12, 2008 11:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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?
by caseintheface on Aug 12, 2008 11:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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?
by caseintheface on Aug 12, 2008 11:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 12, 2008 11:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What
in the name of corn on the cob has happened? I thought this sucker was over!
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by Andersklasen on Aug 12, 2008 11:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Cleared the baggy pretty good and hit the foul pole
by .mnqwerd on Aug 12, 2008 11:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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?
by caseintheface on Aug 12, 2008 11:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Congrats
we have just broken the record that we set vs the Royals for most career posts of a game thread on Twinkie Town.
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 12, 2008 11:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Delmon Young
is God, now i see why Billy smith Whent and got him in the off season.
by Tony_O on Aug 12, 2008 11:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah
just think…If we didnt have Delmon we would not have done that vs Rivera
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 12, 2008 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by Tony_O on Aug 12, 2008 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 12, 2008 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 12, 2008 11:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Young looked like Puckett
rounding those bases….
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 12, 2008 11:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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.
by tobynotjason on Aug 12, 2008 11:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Buscher always makes the short throw to 2nd
by .mnqwerd on Aug 12, 2008 11:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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!
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 12, 2008 11:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pinch hit LNP?
He’s got to, right?
by tobynotjason on Aug 12, 2008 11:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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?
by caseintheface on Aug 12, 2008 11:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
wow....Punto gets on?
Reddog lets go…get Morneau up!
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 12, 2008 11:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 12, 2008 11:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think
Ruiz will be playing tomorrow!
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 12, 2008 11:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 ;)
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 12, 2008 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Man, I wanted to watch the Olympics.
Anyone know when Phelps comes on?
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by Andersklasen on Aug 12, 2008 11:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
no idea
Yanks bench is cleared now as I-Rod comes off the bench
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 12, 2008 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think phelps has allready won his first race
by spinz on Aug 12, 2008 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Phelps already got his two golds tonight
by .mnqwerd on Aug 12, 2008 11:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They won the relay too
beat 2nd place by over 7 seconds
by .mnqwerd on Aug 12, 2008 11:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Randy. Randy. Randy. Randy.
Ruiz walkoff!
by tobynotjason on Aug 12, 2008 11:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think
it is more important for Morneau to be the man. He is in a slump right now and that would be the thing to pick him up
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 12, 2008 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nathan stabs a ground ball and throws to first for the out!
guess who is up: the MVP (who is in a serious slump)
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 12, 2008 11:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
I think it's more important...
...for Gardy to realize that Ruiz can contribute and needs at bats.
by tobynotjason on Aug 12, 2008 11:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lets go Doc
time to Doctor this one up
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 12, 2008 11:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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?
by caseintheface on Aug 12, 2008 11:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
not giving him anything nice to hit is he?
pitching him away
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 12, 2008 11:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Question:
How long has this game gone on? I have been following since school got out!
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by Andersklasen on Aug 12, 2008 11:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
where do you live man?
school? or college?
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 12, 2008 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Holy cow
Tucson, Arizona.
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by Andersklasen on Aug 12, 2008 11:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh man
put a charge but not enough
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 12, 2008 11:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
alright both
Morneau and Ruiz have failed and so has Delmon
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 12, 2008 11:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ummm
did ruiz really just slide into 1st base feet first?
by Hoya on Aug 12, 2008 11:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Punto - esqu.
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by Andersklasen on Aug 12, 2008 11:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
and the Casilla injury has hurt us more than the Tolbert one
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 12, 2008 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Slide
The Ruiz pop up slide caused MLBTV to bork on my computer. It must have been something else.
by WITwinsfan on Aug 12, 2008 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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?
by caseintheface on Aug 12, 2008 11:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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.
by tobynotjason on Aug 12, 2008 11:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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?
by caseintheface on Aug 12, 2008 11:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Anybody know...
...the sabremetrics on “guarding the line”?
by tobynotjason on Aug 12, 2008 11:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
yeah
with Neshek going down Guerrier is getting overworked right now
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 12, 2008 11:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tell them
Tell the yankees to stop taking guerrier into such deep counts. S’not fair to the young man.
by tobynotjason on Aug 13, 2008 12:00 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Damon with an infield single
and then steals second
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 13, 2008 12:03 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Just kidding.
Twins Fix
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by Andersklasen on Aug 13, 2008 12:05 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
there could be close to 500 posts here before this game is over!
lets do it!
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 13, 2008 12:06 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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?
by caseintheface on Aug 13, 2008 12:08 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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?
by caseintheface on Aug 13, 2008 12:08 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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?
by caseintheface on Aug 13, 2008 12:10 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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).
by tobynotjason on Aug 13, 2008 12:10 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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?
by Hoya on Aug 13, 2008 12:12 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Huh, I don't geddit. Why no Harris?
by tobynotjason on Aug 13, 2008 12:11 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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.
Twins Fix
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by Andersklasen on Aug 13, 2008 12:12 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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?
by caseintheface on Aug 13, 2008 12:14 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
to the 12th inning we go....
and the power Yanks are coming up
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 13, 2008 12:14 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Span catches a liner...1 out
and now the always dangerous A-Rod is up
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 13, 2008 12:17 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yanks have used up their bench
and we have used up our bullpen.
A-Rod homers! Gawd damn it
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 13, 2008 12:18 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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?
by caseintheface on Aug 13, 2008 12:20 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nady homers
2 run homer and now this game is over
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 13, 2008 12:20 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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?
by caseintheface on Aug 13, 2008 12:21 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
?
Whatever happened to the guy we used to know as Matt Guerrier? He’s been worse than Bass lately.
by Hoya on Aug 13, 2008 12:21 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Guerrier has really been overworked recently
he is just tired. Neshek was bad last season because he was being overworked late in the season….
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 13, 2008 12:23 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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?
by caseintheface on Aug 13, 2008 12:23 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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
by Tony_O on Aug 13, 2008 12:24 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
and Only Pitching Boof for One Inning, What the Blue Hell, Boof has actually been pretty good lately.
by Tony_O on Aug 13, 2008 12:25 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
DP ball
and now we watch our Twins die
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 13, 2008 12:25 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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?
by caluofmn on Aug 13, 2008 12:25 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
of course I'm kidding
as long as you are right about the Twins winning the division on the last day
by caluofmn on Aug 13, 2008 12:34 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by tobynotjason on Aug 13, 2008 12:27 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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?
by caseintheface on Aug 13, 2008 12:27 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gardy and his single batter bullpen use
It’s the only way he knows to really look like he’s “Managing”.
by tobynotjason on Aug 13, 2008 12:29 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Futile strikes out
surprise surprise
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 13, 2008 12:30 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
and here is Reddog
and he takes a strike
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 13, 2008 12:31 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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?
by caseintheface on Aug 13, 2008 12:32 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
of course he has won 600 games
doing my part to reach 500
by caluofmn on Aug 13, 2008 12:36 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 13, 2008 12:33 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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?
by caseintheface on Aug 13, 2008 12:34 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
it must
Delmon must really be feeling bad…he lifted everybody tonight only to have them break his back late in the game
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 13, 2008 12:34 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Young is probably like
see man, that’s why I don’t bother to hit HRs
are we at 500 yet?
by caluofmn on Aug 13, 2008 12:37 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
we are at 504 posts now...well 505 with this post
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 13, 2008 12:38 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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!
by caluofmn on Aug 13, 2008 12:40 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
6 comments to go till 500
well 5 now
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 13, 2008 12:34 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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?
by caseintheface on Aug 13, 2008 12:34 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 13, 2008 12:36 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
g'night people
see you in 12 hours.
I claim the 500 post too!
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 13, 2008 12:37 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
My thoughts:
http://www.twinsfix.com/2008/08/another-flip-flop-in-central.html
Twins Fix
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by Andersklasen on Aug 13, 2008 12:37 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
good to see
I will read it tomorrow. Too disappointed and tired to read it now
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 13, 2008 12:38 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Goodnight guys!
Twins Fix
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by Andersklasen on Aug 13, 2008 12:38 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Goodnight Andersklasen
and Everybody
Lets go get them tomorrow
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 13, 2008 12:39 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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