Game 121: Mariners @ Twins
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I'm looking for...
..a big, solid outing for Franchise and a good couple series here against the Mariners and A’s before we spend the next 14-games on the road.
by Twins Territory on
Aug 15, 2008 7:43 PM EDT
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Silva
As bad as he has been this year, you definitely don’t want to let him get into a groove. Jump on him early and often 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 15, 2008 8:01 PM EDT
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2 doubles to lead off
is that what you wanted?
by Hoya on
Aug 15, 2008 8:20 PM EDT
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Apparently not enough
Silva’s now groovin’
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who 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 15, 2008 8:48 PM EDT
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that was quick
i wonder if we’ll finish tonight feeling bad for Silva
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who 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 15, 2008 8:20 PM EDT
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Morneau
Would be a good out of his slump if he did some yard work 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 15, 2008 8:21 PM EDT
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Damn
or Mauer too, these guys know exactly what Silva’s up to, just missed 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 15, 2008 8:22 PM EDT
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Morneau
Still trying to do too much, swung at ball 4 but good RBI
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who 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 15, 2008 8:25 PM EDT
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Crap... Young
You just finished having a great series versus the Yankees… Silva is obviously laboring, take a pitch or two.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who 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 15, 2008 8:27 PM EDT
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Liriano
Definitely going right after these guys. Glad to see he’s comfortable pitching for the grounballs. He’ll have to continue to do that to be successful for the time being.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who 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 15, 2008 8:45 PM EDT
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Butcher...
I’ve loved his bat but you have to admit his throws are always sailing on him. Seems like an easy enough problem to fix, but what do I know.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who 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 15, 2008 9:07 PM EDT
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Things...
A) Dick is a terrible announcer. I’ve listened to it a lot, but it needs to stop. EVERY play is not the World Series Dick, the ball was ten yards foul.
B) Buscher is not a long term option at third. If his offense blew us away maybe, but he is WAY to slow and his defense has been terrible.
C) Liriano still can’t locate the fastball. I want him up here over what we have, but he’s lucky they chase, because he can’t do much with the fastball other than put it below the knees.
by Twins Territory on
Aug 15, 2008 9:08 PM EDT
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Okay, that venting is over...
by Twins Territory on
Aug 15, 2008 9:08 PM EDT
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No it's fair
With Lopez, after he got the swinging strike on the changeup to get it to 2-2, in the past he would have just rared back and blew him away. He can’t do that 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 15, 2008 9:09 PM EDT
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I agree..
I can’t wait to see if he gets that back next season. They say in the second year. What made me most mad is that he is ALWAYS looking for them to chase it instead of trying to spot it. With a 1-2 count to Beltre and two outs he shouldn’t try to make him chase three straight times. That’s what killed him and will likely allow him to go just six or less.
by Twins Territory on
Aug 15, 2008 9:11 PM EDT
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Kubel!!!!!
Got one on the inner half, bound to happen to one of our lefties!
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who 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 15, 2008 9:09 PM EDT
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Also...
..I’d really like to see us look into Huff. He is having a great year and plays some defense at third. Buscher would be a pretty good bench option, but I don’t think he is long term. There have been so many plays that he has missed.
by Twins Territory on
Aug 15, 2008 9:09 PM EDT
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He's keeping the spot warm
hopefully Hughes can continue his hot hitting and manage some average defense at 3rd.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on
Aug 15, 2008 9:11 PM EDT
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Hughes
That’s who I’m hoping for. His bat looks great, but we’ll find out about his defense in the fall league. There are some decent free agents that would be much better than the Bastista’s that we’ve been signing. If we’re willing to take on $13 million for Washburn maybe they’ll spend a little in ’09.
by Twins Territory on
Aug 15, 2008 9:13 PM EDT
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Silva
He’s a pretty emotional guy and he doesn’t have Anderson and Santana as his nursemaids. No mercy 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 15, 2008 9:13 PM EDT
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What has happened to Everett? Maybe the injury was really holding him back. Or maybe it’s just August…
by Twins Territory on
Aug 15, 2008 9:14 PM EDT
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He's a professional
He wants to be a contribution and he has that other level. Lamb hasn’t played much but he’s been big in August 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 15, 2008 9:15 PM EDT
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I'd like to see Lamb more.
He was great when he was playing, I wouldn’t mind seeing him once in a while.
by Twins Territory on
Aug 15, 2008 9:16 PM EDT
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It'll be interesting...
…to see who goes when (hopefully) Casilla comes back. It looks like next week if all goes well. Tolbert is hitting live now to, so he could return as well. We’ll see what happens…
by Twins Territory on
Aug 15, 2008 9:17 PM EDT
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Yeah
Everett has been getting regular playing time so I don’t really see him going anywhere at this point.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who 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 15, 2008 9:18 PM EDT
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I'm thinking Lamb.
He is really the only option to me. Punto has been decent too. Who else though, there are two guys potentially returning. Maybe we drop Boof?
by Twins Territory on
Aug 15, 2008 9:20 PM EDT
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Bass if anyone
Boof has been solid lately and has certainly showed himself to be higher on the totem poll by Gardy
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who 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 15, 2008 9:21 PM EDT
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True
Boof won’t be here long term IMO, but I think they’ll make sure to get something out of him whether it be in a waiver trade or in the off-season.
by Twins Territory on
Aug 15, 2008 9:23 PM EDT
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I'm not convinced he's done here yet
we’ll see though
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on
Aug 15, 2008 9:24 PM EDT
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I guess
I just don’t see him in the rotation again with what we have. Maybe if they could make him a decent late inning guy. He can throw up to about 96 MPH so he has that going for him.
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Aug 15, 2008 9:25 PM EDT
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He basically is still learning how to be a reliever
he’s been a starter all his life and it’s probably hard change for him. He has the potential to be a rather dominant set-up man so like I said, we’ll see if he’s given the opportunity here. Obviously though he still has the ability to be a #3 type starter. Not going to happen here though.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on
Aug 15, 2008 9:28 PM EDT
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Franchise
needs a quick fifth to get him going again.
by Twins Territory on
Aug 15, 2008 9:14 PM EDT
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Gomez
Go down to AAA and learn how to bunt kid. His lack of skill is appalling at times.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who 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 15, 2008 9:16 PM EDT
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I really like...
…how the offense rebounded from Buscher’s mistake. Hopefully we can hold on to the games this time around.
by Twins Territory on
Aug 15, 2008 9:19 PM EDT
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Span
another professional at bat, man he matured in a hurry…
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who 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 15, 2008 9:20 PM EDT
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I can’t wait to see what happens next season. We have four potential starters in the OF do we trade one or rotate?
by Twins Territory on
Aug 15, 2008 9:21 PM EDT
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Yet to see a double steal from any of the speedsters...
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who 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 15, 2008 9:20 PM EDT
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It happened
last Friday with Span and Go-Go didn’t it? Would’ve like to see it there :)
by Twins Territory on
Aug 15, 2008 9:21 PM EDT
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Silva
I’d feel bad for him, but at least he’s got woads of money to wipe away his tears.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who 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 15, 2008 9:23 PM EDT
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I really think...
..the Twins will pick up a bat or pitcher off waivers/trade. They’ve been very active so far trying to do something.
by Twins Territory on
Aug 15, 2008 9:23 PM EDT
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Morneau
has really been bad since that HRD. He needs to break out of this before we head on the road for 14 straight.
by Twins Territory on
Aug 15, 2008 9:29 PM EDT
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Actually he was great for awhile there
I don’t think I’d associate his slump with the derby, he’s just trying to do too much. Just needs to go back to trying to be a good hitter and the HR’s will come.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who 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 15, 2008 9:30 PM EDT
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Yeah
I don’t really think it’s the derby, I just like to say that’s why :)
He did look great there for a week or two, he hit something like 4 homeruns really quick and was driving in runners. He’s just slumping here is August and his second have average is close to .200
by Twins Territory on
Aug 15, 2008 9:32 PM EDT
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when
when the calendar flipped to August, Morneau and to a lesser extent Mauer started to slump
the HRD had nothing to do with it
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on
Aug 15, 2008 9:31 PM EDT
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Kubel
meanwhile has been awesome. He average is at .270 which is great compared to his early season.
by Twins Territory on
Aug 15, 2008 9:34 PM EDT
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Was in a bit of a slump for about a week
should be out again after today. Though we’re facing a couple of lefties after today so he’ll have to ride some more pine.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who 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 15, 2008 9:35 PM EDT
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Kubel is awesome against the Mariners!
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Aug 15, 2008 9:29 PM EDT
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a big ol fat SEVEN spot in the 4th
sweet
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on
Aug 15, 2008 9:32 PM EDT
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Silva...
Now a 6.36 ERA and certainly a chance at 20 losses. That will certainly bring down the market for starters this offseason.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who 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 15, 2008 9:34 PM EDT
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10 Pitches
That is what he need. Now at just 75 after five.
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Aug 15, 2008 9:37 PM EDT
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Big time there
went right after them after pussy footing around in the 4th with those 2 walks
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
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Aug 15, 2008 9:42 PM EDT
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Minors Watching
Yohan Pino might be finally figuring out AA. 8 shutout innings in Rock Cats win with only 1 hit, although only 2 K’s.
Cats win 6-0 on another HR for David Winfree.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
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Aug 15, 2008 9:38 PM EDT
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Winfree and Pino
Were both falling of the map so their might be hope from them 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?
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Aug 15, 2008 9:39 PM EDT
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Off-season...
I know we’re focused on the playoffs, and I’m not looking ahead to 2009 already, I think this team will be playing in October. But with the Twins seemingly willing to take on contracts, I can’t help but wonder what they might be willing to do with the left side of the infield or other positions this off-season.
Here is what I just wrote on a message board:
What really makes me wonder if that they haven’t been concerned at all about money after tellings teams (Seattle) that they’d take on Beltre’s $10+ million deal and Washburn’s $13+ million deal.
I think they will be willing to spend some money and need to focus on getting a TRUE shortstop or third basemen. Heck, maybe a second basemen. They could move Casilla to short and worry about 2B and 3B.
I think Luke Hughes could be a great power hitter at third, but maybe more so in 2010 than in 2009. There are some decent left infielders that we could get if we’re willing to spend some money (Chipper, Nomar, Furcal, Blake, Crede, Hudson, etc.).
Other than that, we do need to trade an OF or make a decision on how to rotate them.
Finally I’d like to get one more releif pitcher. I don’t think Guerrier is the type of setup guy
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Aug 15, 2008 9:43 PM EDT
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The rest..
That last sentence got cut off:
Finally I’d like to get one more releif pitcher. I don’t think Guerrier is the type of setup guy we need (keep him by all means). I’d like to add someone and with Neshek back we could have a very solid ’pen.
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Bullpen
The Twins have always built the bullpen from within, with the possible exception of stealing Nathan from the ignorant Giant organization. I don’t see them making a move to acquire any more arms during the off-season. Crain will be another year removed, Neshek we’ll be amping up and Guerrier can go back to duties in the 6th and 7th. We have some options too with Delaney making a statement, Korecky finally wearing out AAA and maybe Mijares taking the next step.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
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Aug 15, 2008 9:49 PM EDT
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I would love to see the twins spend some cash in teh offseason to upgrade at least 3B
I found this list of Free Agents on a White Sox board. Here is the 3B and SS position list
THIRDBASEMEN
1. Chipper Jones 37 TO: $11M (option vests with 450 PA in ’08)
2. Joe Crede 31 [BORAS CLIENT]
3. Troy Glaus 32 PO: $11.25M
4. Hank Blalock 28 TO: $6.2M
5. Casey Blake 35
6. Rich Aurilia 37
7. Wes Helms 33 TO: $3.75M
8. Morgan Ensberg 33
9. Geoff Blum 36 TO
10. Russell Branyan 33
OTHERS: A. Boone, D. McPherson
SHORTSTOPS
1. Orlando Cabrera 34
2. Edgar Renteria 33 TO: $11M
3. Rafael Furcal 31
4. David Eckstein 34
5. Juan Uribe 30
6. Nick Punto 31
7. Omar Vizquel 42 TO: $5.2M
8. Alex Cora 33 [BORAS CLIENT]
9. Adam Everett 32
10. Cesar Izturis 29
OTHERS: A. Berroa, W. Bloomquist, J. Castro, C. Counsell, F. Lopez, T. Perez
(TO = Team Option, the right side number is Age)
is there anyone worth persuing?
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on
Aug 15, 2008 9:51 PM EDT
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Furcal if he's interested in short term
otherwise no in my mind
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
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Aug 15, 2008 9:54 PM EDT
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We have more options at 3rd base right now than SS
They might seek another stop gap at SS if anything. I’d like to see some of our starter depth dealt for an elite SS prospect. I’ve been tutting the Elvis Andrus horn a lot. He’s in the Texas organization who is still set at both middle infield positions and could be willing to deal.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
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Aug 15, 2008 9:53 PM EDT
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More Minors Watching
Hot topic prospect goes 2 for 3 with his 13 HR, a double and a walk. Helps Elizabethton win 6-2.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
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Aug 15, 2008 9:44 PM EDT
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Sorry
Angel Morales
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
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Aug 15, 2008 10:07 PM EDT
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Ichiro?
Maybe fielding, he has throwing errors.
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Aug 15, 2008 9:59 PM EDT
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That play
could allow him to go seven. With that awesome double-play, he is now right at 90 instead of having to keep going.
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Aug 15, 2008 9:59 PM EDT
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another
another snappy inning for liriano
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Aug 15, 2008 10:07 PM EDT
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Eight and Ten
pitches in the last two innings for Fracnhise. I’d like to see if he can go one more with 98 pitches, but I don’t see Gardenhire doing it.
It’ll likely be:
7 IP, 0 ER, 2 BB, 5 K
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Aug 15, 2008 10:08 PM EDT
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Huge night for Liriano
Obviously an inferior offense tonight, but a big step nonetheless. 14 outs coming via the groundball as well.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on
Aug 15, 2008 10:10 PM EDT
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And
he settled down after that 28 pitch inning. Eight and ten pitches is great…
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Aug 15, 2008 10:10 PM EDT
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Missing
If he’s been missing it’s been down in the zone, so obviously it’s much harder to do some serious damage.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who 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 15, 2008 10:12 PM EDT
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Kubel
almost does it again. Dang!
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Aug 15, 2008 10:11 PM EDT
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Bummer
Kubel had a good beat on that one 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 15, 2008 10:11 PM EDT
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Good to see him go the other way too
The biggest reason he’s hitting .270 and not .300 is that he’s been too pull happy. While I don’t think it’s necessary he go the other way as much as Mauer does, if he can remember that it’s okay once in awhile he’ll be that complete hitter we’ve all been waiting for.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who 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 15, 2008 10:15 PM EDT
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White Sox 1-0
And it’s in the top of the first…
by Twins Territory on
Aug 15, 2008 10:12 PM EDT
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"You can put it on the board... YES!!!!"
More homerun’s by the Chisox, now 3-0.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who 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 15, 2008 10:26 PM EDT
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My God,
MICHAEL Phelps Pulls it off by one one hundredth of a second, Unreal
by Tony_O on
Aug 15, 2008 10:16 PM EDT
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Mariano Gomez
Certainly not the answer for the Twins pen. Gave up 5 runs on 7 hits in 1 and 2/3 tonight for the Wings. They’re getting pounded by Buffalo 12-2. No real good news for the Wings offensively. Manchado keeps hitting, too bad his arm isn’t working otherwise he might be with the Twins 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 15, 2008 10:22 PM EDT
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Boof no!!!!
Give these innings to Bass man. Boof’s been more valuable 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 15, 2008 10:23 PM EDT
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Twinkies vs Pale Hose
So different again offensively. Twins with 2 guys with more than 10 homeruns, White Sox have 10 guys! 10!
Can you imagine Dick and Bert screaming out, “You can put it on the board… Yes!!!” as Mauer, Morneau, Kubel and Young go back, to back, to back, to back? I can’t….
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who 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 15, 2008 10:33 PM EDT
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Excuse me...
I meant 8 guys, 10 would be scary, though they’re not too far off come to think of it.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on
Aug 15, 2008 10:34 PM EDT
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Oh Bass...
Go back to starting little buddy… You ain’t the next Guerrier project for this bullpen.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on
Aug 15, 2008 10:35 PM EDT
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In AAA I mean
of course. Still don’t understand why he didn’t stick in that role, as he was much better in Rochester as a starter. He actually struggled quite a bit in the bullpen and it’s just been more of the same here in 2008.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who 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 15, 2008 10:38 PM EDT
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Down with the Yankees!
KC beating New York behind Meche. Meche actually did pretty well against us before finally giving in during the later innings. Limited Yankees to 1 run over 6 with 8 K’s.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who 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 15, 2008 10:41 PM EDT
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Don't care what anyone says
when the first seven guys in your lineup are Damon, Jeter, Abreu, Rodriguez, Giambi, Nady, Cano, you don’t get the right to complain about injuries.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who 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 15, 2008 10:43 PM EDT
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Go Garza!!!
8 shutout innings with 2 hits, 2 walks and 9 strikeouts. Their pitching is going to have to carry them to the playoffs.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who 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 15, 2008 10:45 PM EDT
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If it happens..
I do not want to see the Rays in the playoffs… I’m calling it now, WS winners.
by CARXRiedmann on
Aug 15, 2008 11:58 PM EDT
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and as i say that,
Dotel Gives up a Game Tying HR!
by Tony_O on
Aug 16, 2008 12:26 AM EDT
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Bottom of 9th inning
1 out man on 3rd
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on
Aug 16, 2008 12:46 AM EDT
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Certainly gotta take whatever Oakland can help us with
Only 1 guy in the A’s lineup with a batting average over .260
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who 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 16, 2008 12:48 AM EDT
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Suzuki!!!
Carrasco throws a 3-2 cookie, A’s win. Twins and Sox tied for first. This race should go to the end…
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who 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 16, 2008 12:53 AM EDT
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My one comment
Just got off of work. TWINS WIN. WHITE SOX LOSE. What a good night.
Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?
by halfchest on
Aug 16, 2008 12:53 AM EDT
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Oh
and I officially like Bonser more than Bass. Bass looked really bad…
by Twins Territory on
Aug 16, 2008 12:26 PM EDT
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