Game 123: Mariners @ Twins
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Minnesota Twins Baseball is On the Air
I really enjoy hearing John Gordon start us all off on an optimistic, enthusiastic note.
by montanatwinsfan on Aug 17, 2008 2:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I've been thinking a bit about Mauer and octopuses
Mark Grace’s comment yesterday about Mauer being able to hit an octopus got me thinking. I think Grace might have a point.
Most hitters, when facing an octopus-throwing pitcher, would focus too much on the tentacles and end up looking something like this:
However, with Mauer’s superior eyesight and calm demeanor, I’m pretty sure he would be able to keep his head cool and instead get a good read of the body of the octopus and only use its tentacles for gauging the spin. This would allow Joe to stay back on the octopus and remain in balance, even if it’s an off-speed octopus.
I also believe that Mauer would be a good marsupial-hitter, although I admit that this is purely speculation on my part.
by PhoenixV on Aug 17, 2008 2:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Let's start with Punto for a change.
Seriously, 2nd again? With no Gomez so no 7-8-9 black hole run? Ron Gardenhire must LOATHE Brendan Harris.
Phoenix: You DID get what Grace was actually getting at, right? (Not that your genius is not inspired)
by tobynotjason on Aug 17, 2008 2:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I hope I do
I just really, really like his choice of words.
by PhoenixV on Aug 17, 2008 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
By the way
This is my lucky day. ANOTHER day game with Mauer in the lineup AND NO GOMEZ!
by PhoenixV on Aug 17, 2008 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Okay, so, Ryan Feierabend...
Southpaw, turns 23 in five days. Career MLB stats: 17 games, 11 starts, 66.1 IP, 73 H, 38 K, 30 BB
Looks like control can come and go and he’s hittable at this early point of his career, even though Baseball America rated him as the pitcher with best control in the Seattle system, so the Mariners like him.
by Jesse on Aug 17, 2008 2:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Grace
for the record, he was saying mauer hits lefties and righties equally well. But I liked and continue to like your interpretation much better. Keep at it and 2 years from now the WORLD will know Mauer as Mr. Octopus.
by tobynotjason on Aug 17, 2008 2:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Leadoff single for Span.
Let’s get it started early today.
by Jesse on Aug 17, 2008 2:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The Octopus
Maybe Grace was referring to Antonio Alfonseca a.k.a. “El Pulpo”, “the octopus”, the six-fingered relief pitcher. I don’t think he’s in the league anymore, but I’m sure Mauer could hit him.
by FROZEN on Aug 17, 2008 2:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You're right
Maybe Grace outwitted us all…
by PhoenixV on Aug 17, 2008 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Simple Dick.
He can hit an octopus.
by tobynotjason on Aug 17, 2008 2:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I LOVE Pulpo Tostadas...
…at Pancho Villa on Nicollet. Wednesday off, sit in the sun, eat some octopus, drink some beer…
by tobynotjason on Aug 17, 2008 2:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Should I have....
…an Old Style or a Summit Great Northern Porter?
by tobynotjason on Aug 17, 2008 2:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Morneau is hitting himself out of the slump.
Now show us that grand slam, Mr. Young.
by PhoenixV on Aug 17, 2008 2:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Or not
that thing wasn’t close and DY tried way to hard.
by Twins Territory on Aug 17, 2008 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Base hit
should put us up 5-0 early.
by Twins Territory on Aug 17, 2008 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So far
Single
Double
Walk
Single
K
Double
Double
by Twins Territory on Aug 17, 2008 2:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ruiz is fun to watch.
He seriously makes me smile every time up. It’s weird, cause he’s 30, but I sense FAR more genuine wonder and enthusiasm from him than I do from NoGo.
by tobynotjason on Aug 17, 2008 2:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It's been a long time coming for Ruiz.
There’s no sense of entitlement there, and at his age he knows what his career will amount to. No doubt he’s relishing every opportunity.
by Jesse on Aug 17, 2008 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Perk's had 3 balls hit very well so far.
No damage, but I’m not feeling him.
by tobynotjason on Aug 17, 2008 2:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This lineup today
Actually provokes a bit of thump and fear. Throw Casilla in there and Punto down to #9 and I wouldn’t enjoy being on the mound.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 17, 2008 2:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Perkins
Looks like we got the pitch to contact Perkins again today. Anderson loves it of course but it leaves him susceptible to hard hit balls, as we’ve seen already. If he doesn’t mix in his curve he has little depth in his repertoire and wont get any strikeouts.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 17, 2008 2:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
In other words
His fastball, slider and change all pretty much stay on the same plane. So he’ll do a pretty good job of working both sides of the zone, but he can’t really work up and down without the curve.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 17, 2008 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pretty standard Delmon at bat there
Dig an 0-2 hole and have the pitcher set him up to fail.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 17, 2008 2:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
HOLY CRAP!
Ft. Myers 14 Sarasota 0, top 5th
Steve Singleton 4-4.
Portes 1-2, HR, BB
by tobynotjason on Aug 17, 2008 2:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They don't have an offense
what are you smoking?
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 17, 2008 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That look on Harris's face...
…says “that’s why I should be playing everyday; that’s why I should be hitting 2nd.”
by tobynotjason on Aug 17, 2008 2:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Indeed
The RBI Machine known as Brendan Harris
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 17, 2008 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Case:
Berg, Woodard and Olsen have multihit games. Nuff said.
by tobynotjason on Aug 17, 2008 2:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
lol
I know, I’m kidding. Ft. Myers is typically a black hole for offensive players but especially this year.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 17, 2008 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Everytime I look at a boxscore
They’ve scored 0 or 1 run.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 17, 2008 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dustin Martin & Danny Valencia
Home Runs for New Britain, 4-1.
by tobynotjason on Aug 17, 2008 3:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Keep it up Valencia
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 17, 2008 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
New Brittain
They’ve actually been on a HR binge lately. Tolleson had 3 in 2 nights this past week. Valencia had 1 last night if I remember right.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 17, 2008 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
BAD miss by Perkins
Got away with one there.
by tobynotjason on Aug 17, 2008 3:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The story of his year
He’ll hit an adjusted period at some point, hopefully that can wait until next season 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 17, 2008 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Delmon Young versus a knuckleballer
This could be ugly.
by FROZEN on Aug 17, 2008 3:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
beloit
McCardell gets the start for Beloit. Revere lineout to center in hi
by tobynotjason on Aug 17, 2008 3:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Not to be mean to Gomez
But I even think Martin would be better than him 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 17, 2008 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ruiz not going to make demoting him easy
He’s now hitting .381. If he can hit a homerun or two before Casilla returns, he could stick. I’m pulling hard for the guy, he’s certainly earned it.
Corey Ettinger writes for Infieldirt.com, a site that is primarily Twins related, but which has frequent notes, stories, and thoughts from other teams around baseball, with a focus on the AL Central. If you live in the Fargo area, you can listen to Corey on the Derek Hanson show every Tuesday at 3:30 on AM1660.
by Corey Ettinger on Aug 17, 2008 3:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ethier way he'll be back on September 1st
The weakest link right now is Gomez but obviously it’s too risky to go with just 3 outfielders for 2 weeks.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 17, 2008 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Case: I almost typed that re: Gomez.
by tobynotjason on Aug 17, 2008 3:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Somebody in the organization is going
to have to make a ballsy decision come 2009. Span and Pridie should be on the team and Gomez needs to be in AAA learning how to harness his amazing tools.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 17, 2008 3:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Does Johjima usually not catch Dickey?
Cause that was just a brutal inning plus for those 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 17, 2008 3:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So much for Dickey
being a relief option…
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 17, 2008 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Make it ugly boys
Gotta put these crappy teams in their place and stop being so “Minnesota Nice”
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 17, 2008 3:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Mauer
You’re just such a nice guy aren’t you….
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 17, 2008 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Johan is throwing a 3-hitter through 7 in Pittsburgh
Only 5 K’s, but no walks.
by PhoenixV on Aug 17, 2008 3:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The Mets offense
Has supported him worst than ours did and now they’re seeing the August/September Santana. I hope they back 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 17, 2008 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm moving to New York next week
August/September Santana, here I come!
by PhoenixV on Aug 17, 2008 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
McCardell
touched up for 2 runs in the 1st. 2 Ks/6 BF.
by tobynotjason on Aug 17, 2008 3:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
How hard is his fastball?
I know he has the big league curve, but watching Manship, obviously that only gets you so far.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 17, 2008 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
88-91
Corey Ettinger writes for Infieldirt.com, a site that is primarily Twins related, but which has frequent notes, stories, and thoughts from other teams around baseball, with a focus on the AL Central. If you live in the Fargo area, you can listen to Corey on the Derek Hanson show every Tuesday at 3:30 on AM1660.
by Corey Ettinger on Aug 17, 2008 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
6th inning.
This is where it fell apart for Glen in his Seattle start when he had the 6 run lead. Hopefully he can shut these guys down this time.
Corey Ettinger writes for Infieldirt.com, a site that is primarily Twins related, but which has frequent notes, stories, and thoughts from other teams around baseball, with a focus on the AL Central. If you live in the Fargo area, you can listen to Corey on the Derek Hanson show every Tuesday at 3:30 on AM1660.
by Corey Ettinger on Aug 17, 2008 3:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And theres the two run homerun. Our pitchers have some kind of hex where they cant pitch beyond 6. Its getting more than a little annoying.
Corey Ettinger writes for Infieldirt.com, a site that is primarily Twins related, but which has frequent notes, stories, and thoughts from other teams around baseball, with a focus on the AL Central. If you live in the Fargo area, you can listen to Corey on the Derek Hanson show every Tuesday at 3:30 on AM1660.
by Corey Ettinger on Aug 17, 2008 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dunno.
Both those pitches looked like strikes to me.
by tobynotjason on Aug 17, 2008 3:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Perk!!!!
Got ahead of Ibanez AGAIN and didn’t put him away.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 17, 2008 3:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That guy is going to make an extra few million for his performance against us alone.
Corey Ettinger writes for Infieldirt.com, a site that is primarily Twins related, but which has frequent notes, stories, and thoughts from other teams around baseball, with a focus on the AL Central. If you live in the Fargo area, you can listen to Corey on the Derek Hanson show every Tuesday at 3:30 on AM1660.
by Corey Ettinger on Aug 17, 2008 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Somebody
Tell Perkins it’s okay to throw the curveball and get some strikeouts once in awhile
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 17, 2008 3:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Everything is just on the same plane
Pitch Perkins, don’t throw. Bury some curveballs in the dirt!!!!
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 17, 2008 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damnit Perk
Curveball, c’mon Mauer
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 17, 2008 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yuck, yuck, yuck
I hope that pitch wasn’t what Mauer had in mind when he called it.
by PhoenixV on Aug 17, 2008 3:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The Meltdown is upon us, Please Stop Bullpen.
by Tony_O on Aug 17, 2008 3:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
C'mon Gardy
Let’s see Nathan in the 6h. You can do it.
by PhoenixV on Aug 17, 2008 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Beloit.
post a 3 spot in the tops the 2nd (revere single), McCardell now with 4 Ks through 2 IP.
by tobynotjason on Aug 17, 2008 3:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We just
can’t get through the sixth inning with our starters right now. I thought maybe we could save the bullpen today and give Guerrier day six off.
by Twins Territory on Aug 17, 2008 3:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Mariners
Silva just landed on the DL with tendinitis.
Twins Fix
http://www.twinsfix.com
by Andersklasen on Aug 17, 2008 3:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080817&content_id=3323892&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb
Twins Fix
http://www.twinsfix.com
by Andersklasen on Aug 17, 2008 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Santana now has 7 strikeouts through 8
Still only 3 hits.
by PhoenixV on Aug 17, 2008 4:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
4-4...
..with two doubles, two singles, three runs scored and two RBI. Plus he is hitting something like .800 against Seattle this season.
by Twins Territory on Aug 17, 2008 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Beloit
Ramon Santana home run for Beloit, 4-2, bottom 4, man on 3rd for Ceder Rapids.
6 Ks for McCardell.
by tobynotjason on Aug 17, 2008 4:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bases Loaded
lets keep adding to the lead here. Everett needs a big hit here.
by Twins Territory on Aug 17, 2008 4:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pour it on boys
Be mean! Minnesota Mean!
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 17, 2008 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm wondering
if maybe we’ll see Lamb and Redmond and maybe some others come up to the plate this next inning for Mauer and Morneau.
by Twins Territory on Aug 17, 2008 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Okay
Let Bonser throw 1 inning and Bass 2 innings.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 17, 2008 4:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
IDK
Bonser has alreayd allowed a runner with a few pitches.
by Twins Territory on Aug 17, 2008 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bonser
is a good setup man. He always finds a way to make it a save opportunity for Nathan.
by Twins Territory on Aug 17, 2008 4:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bonser
Unless he gets that slider back he’ll never take it to the next level.
Same with Perkins, unless he uses his curve (which he has used at various times this year) he’ll be too hittable like 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 17, 2008 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
McCardell
just keeps mowing em down.
by tobynotjason on Aug 17, 2008 4:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Don't know what the deal is
I guess our staff doesn’t match up well versus their hitters. At least we finally have an offense this year that can overpower the opposing offense.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 17, 2008 4:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Who's 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 17, 2008 4:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow
they walk Morneau intentionally to set up the double play and Young swings at the first pitch. So much for him starting to take more pitches.
by Twins Territory on Aug 17, 2008 4:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Santana finishes the CG shutout
He’s the man.
by PhoenixV on Aug 17, 2008 4:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Here comes
Guerrier to attempt to give Seattle the game. Lets see if he learned something over his five-day break.
by Twins Territory on Aug 17, 2008 4:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Guerrier
allows a run and proves that no time off will help.
by Twins Territory on Aug 17, 2008 4:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This is starting to become ridiculous
Bring Nathan out! Geez, Gardy, get a grip!
by PhoenixV on Aug 17, 2008 4:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gardenhire
needs to turn his “bullpen managing” duties over to somebody else, because he doesn’t know what’s going on.
He is going ot have to give up on Bonser at some point, and needs to learn how to use his pitchers.
by Twins Territory on Aug 17, 2008 4:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't know about this
at a certain point, what’s he supposed to do? I agree he underuses Nathan, but other than that, he needs some outs from someone, and nobody is giving it to him.
by Eric in Madison on Aug 17, 2008 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
He
should start by bringing Bonser in only when we’re losing. Six runs is still to much to ask him to protect.
by Twins Territory on Aug 17, 2008 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow
we suck
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 17, 2008 4:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This is un-flippin-believable.
Bullpen: four outs, four runs allowed so far. I can’t believe it.
by Jon Marthaler on Aug 17, 2008 4:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
With the way the bullpen is pitching right now, if the starter can’t go at LEAST into the eighth inning – and with the young staff, that’s not happening real often – we’re going to have trouble winning more than about one out of every three games against decent teams.
by Jon Marthaler on Aug 17, 2008 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tying run at 1st with 1 out
How can this NOT be the perfect time to bring out your closer? At least he’s warming up…
by PhoenixV on Aug 17, 2008 4:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I can’t stand the bullpen anymore. We’re lucky it’s Seattle, because any good team we’d be getting killed. Gardenhire sucks at managing the pitchers.
by Twins Territory on Aug 17, 2008 4:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I agree with Eric in Madison above.
What is Gardy supposed to do, beyond pitching Nathan three innings a night? NOBODY can get hitters out at this point.
by Jon Marthaler on Aug 17, 2008 4:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Reyes
This is his 3rd appearance in as many games isnt’ 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 17, 2008 4:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This bullpen needs a fresh arm.
And one they’re not afraid to put on the mound.
by Jesse on Aug 17, 2008 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What are you doing tomorrow?
If you can be in Minneapolis by tomorrow, you’re as good as anybody else they’ve got.
by Jon Marthaler on Aug 17, 2008 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If anyone can pay
for my ticket, I’m THERE.
by Jesse on Aug 17, 2008 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've got $10
This would also be applicable towards a ticket for Bobby Korecky, or any one-way ticket involving Boof or Guerrier.
by Jon Marthaler on Aug 17, 2008 4:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe we need to take up a collection.
Also, a petition.
by Jesse on Aug 17, 2008 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
But we all know
they won’t add anything. There are so many different things they could have done by now and they won’t even take a chance. They need to let go on Bonser, if they have any faith in him to ever be good for this team they’re crazy.
by Twins Territory on Aug 17, 2008 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No clue.
I just tuned in myself! Can you say “overstrained bullpen”?
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by Andersklasen on Aug 17, 2008 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Look at that!
Gardenhire is finally going to bring in Nathan! Watch out though, he might fall apart coming in during the eighth.
by Twins Territory on Aug 17, 2008 4:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sweet relief!
They simply need to try out Korecky or someone else. It can’t possibly get any worse than this.
by PhoenixV on Aug 17, 2008 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
VIVA JOE NATHAN!!!
My faith in this bullpen is hanging by a thread right now. Give me some reason to believe, Joe!!
by Jesse on Aug 17, 2008 4:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Mine is
gone. I used to be okay with a lead late in the game, but now I hold my breath after the starter comes out in the sixth or seventh.
by Twins Territory on Aug 17, 2008 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jesse,
did you get my email?
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by Andersklasen on Aug 17, 2008 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ouch.
Sorry man, it’s the time difference. 9pm CST would actually be 3am here. If you do one earlier in the day, let me know a couple days in advance and I’ll do my best!
by Jesse on Aug 17, 2008 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Will do!
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by Andersklasen on Aug 17, 2008 5:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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by Andersklasen on Aug 17, 2008 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Twins Fix
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by Andersklasen on Aug 17, 2008 5:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Twins Fix
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by Andersklasen on Aug 17, 2008 5:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry, can't help myself
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by Andersklasen on Aug 17, 2008 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
DENARD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
11-8, Twins!!
by Jesse on Aug 17, 2008 5:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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by Andersklasen on Aug 17, 2008 5:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow 27 baserunners by the Twins
When you put it that way, 11 runs is kind of pathetic
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 17, 2008 5:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
8-2 New Britain.
Winfree added a home run. RED hot.
by tobynotjason on Aug 17, 2008 5:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good for him
Call him up, we need all the offense we can muster with 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 17, 2008 5:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If this were a losing season
I’d support a lot of ideas, including this one, even though I doubt the Twins would take that route.
He is hot though.
by Jesse on Aug 17, 2008 5:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Come on Joe
Have a twitch fit and strike’em out
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 17, 2008 5:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Game
Bullpen is still a disapointment
by WITwinsfan on Aug 17, 2008 5:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Did you see his octupus yesterday?
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by Andersklasen on Aug 17, 2008 5:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yup
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by Andersklasen on Aug 17, 2008 5:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't Photoshop, I GIMP
And I’m a newbie, pretty much. This wasn’t my own work.
by PhoenixV on Aug 17, 2008 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You got to be kidding me
BAH!!!!
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 17, 2008 5:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Twitch Fit!!!
K the nancy pants!!!
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 17, 2008 5:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Woooot!
Twins Win!
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by Andersklasen on Aug 17, 2008 5:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thank God it's over!
Terrible win…
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 17, 2008 5:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Phew.
Now to get my pulse below 180 again…
by PhoenixV on Aug 17, 2008 5:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Long live the long ball
Chicago is throttling Oakland right now 13-0. Probably what we should have done to the Seattle instead of stringing them along. Four more HR’s for the Sox. Looks like Vasquez is heating up at the right time 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 17, 2008 6:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
When will the team you root for stop torturing us Sox fans?
I can’t handle a pennant race this close, I have to watch my blood pressure with all the deep dish pizza and Italian beef sandwiches…
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by Where Triples Go to Die on Aug 17, 2008 8:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
After watching that
After watching that shitfest, I really want to hug a Mariners fan. They need it.
"You can't sit on a lead and run a few plays into the line and just kill the clock. You've got to throw the ball over the damn plate and give the other man his chance. That's why baseball is the greatest game of them all."
~ Earl Weaver
"In God we trust. All others must provide evidence."
~ Billy Beane
by AdamOnFirst on Aug 18, 2008 3:18 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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