Game 126: Athletics @ Twins
by Jesse on Aug 20, 2008 12:00 PM EDT
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Oakland Athletics at Minnesota Twins, Aug 20, 2008 1:10 PM EDT
No Mauer in the lineup today, but Delmon Young is back in left field. With a lefty on the mound for the A's, Jason Kubel sits, too.
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Go Francisco!
Lets wrap up another home series win!
"I don't care about feelings." - Lou Piniella
by natetheskate on Aug 20, 2008 12:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Alright Franchise
wrap this up before we go on the long road trip….
Can you beat Slowey’s 12 K performance yesterday? I hope so!!!!!
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 20, 2008 12:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I still can't believe this road trip.
Enjoy the dome, boys, you won’t see it again until Sept. 5!
by Neil on Aug 20, 2008 12:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Road trip
Really doesnt Scare me, We play 3 Dogs in Seattle, Oakland and Toronto, and then the Angels, an Angels Team that is trying to avoid being Swept by a Longoria and Crawford LEss Rays Team.
by Tony_O on Aug 20, 2008 12:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but...
Don’t forget the last Seattle series. shiver
If we play Toronto and LAA the way we played in Seattle, this could be one ugly road trip.
by Neil on Aug 20, 2008 12:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
totally agree
3 dogs they may be but the one nearly swept us at Safeco!!! Never underestimate a team! especially ones playing for pride!
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 20, 2008 12:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Angels at home
will be tough and you know Torii will be up for that series…
Toronto has the kind of pitching that can shut an offense down…
I think it will be a challenge but ya’ got to believe!
by caluofmn on Aug 20, 2008 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anybody
Have a Radio Stream for the game, Cant Listen being its not on FSN North.
by Tony_O on Aug 20, 2008 12:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I've been trying to find one
But Twins affiliates that stream online don’t stream the games. I suppose mlb wants people to pay for their radio service. Oh well. Gameday is my friend today.
by matty_b on Aug 20, 2008 12:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
WNAX
Out of Yankton South Dakota has an online Stream that does broadcast the games, just lately on the Day games, they havent been broadcasting, its worth a try. just google search WNAX and you should be able to listen in.
by Tony_O on Aug 20, 2008 12:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Better Yet, Found this nice site
http://www.thegamelive.com/baseballmlb.html
you just need a player like Real Player and Click on the Yankton SD Link.
by Tony_O on Aug 20, 2008 12:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lineups Courtesy of Lavelle E Neal
Athletics (57-68): 1. Mark Ellis, 2B. 2. Kurt Suzuki, C. 3. Emil Brown, LF. 4. Frank Thomas, DH. 5. Jack Cust, RF. 6. Bobby Crosby, SS. 7. Rajai Davis, CF. 8. Daric Barton, 1B. 9. Cliff Pennington, 3B. Pitching: Dallas Braden.
Twins (71-54): 1. Denard Span, RF. 2. Nick Punto, 2B. 3. Mike Redmond, C. 4. Justin Morneau, 1B. 5. Delmon Young, LF. 6. Randy Ruiz, DH. 7. Brian Buscher, 3B. 8. Brendan Harris, SS. 9. Carlos Gomez, CF. Pitching: Francisco Liriano.
Casilla will be Activated from the DL Following the Game today, Rumor is that Everett will go on the DL for Precautionary Reasons, then Be Activated when the Rosters Expand.
by Tony_O on Aug 20, 2008 12:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Enjoy the game thread guys
I am off to work.
I hope to see a Twins win and good game thread when I return at 6 PM!!!!!
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 20, 2008 12:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
oh no!
Where will I get my pitch by pitch, 33MorneauMVP??
by Neil on Aug 20, 2008 12:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I dont know
sorry to disappoint you!!!! haha
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 20, 2008 12:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Have a good day at work
We know you’re here in spirit.
by Neil on Aug 20, 2008 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder if this season will come down to the series against the Sox
at the Dome?
by caluofmn on Aug 20, 2008 1:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Half of me hopes it will
half of me doesn’t.
by Neil on Aug 20, 2008 1:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can't remember what year it was
but Thomas was still w/ them and there was a series in Aug/Sept and the Twins just took it to them.
I wouldn’t mind seeing that happen one more time
I road trip worries me but I think they’ll be ok, I think that last series at the Dome may be what decides it.
by caluofmn on Aug 20, 2008 1:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Game Time
Woot!, Lets Go Boys, Frankie is on the Mound, Lets Kick Some Athletic Ass, and Go Mariners Today only!
by Tony_O on Aug 20, 2008 1:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
and
Nick Punto Bobbles a Easy Grounder to start the game off, Way to go Nick.
by Tony_O on Aug 20, 2008 1:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Suzuki
Lifts a Lazy Pop Fly out to Delmon for the 1st out.
by Tony_O on Aug 20, 2008 1:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Emil Brown
Singles To Right, Runners on 1st and 2nd, 1 out
by Tony_O on Aug 20, 2008 1:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gameday is crap today
Or maybe it’s just my computer.
by Neil on Aug 20, 2008 1:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
'Cisco
Left in down the middle according gameday, but Thomas fortunately flied out to Gomez
by matty_b on Aug 20, 2008 1:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ellis Scores
Single by Cust, And Punto Throws the Ball like 10 Feet from Redmond. Ellis would have been out by a mile.
by Tony_O on Aug 20, 2008 1:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice defense
You know, he’s the guy who does the little things right. Right?
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
by cmathewson on Aug 20, 2008 1:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Crosby Flies out to Span
The Run is unearned, A’s Lead 1-0, Bottom 1st Twins are Comin to bat.
by Tony_O on Aug 20, 2008 1:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good work by Liriano
Keeping it in the air and away from Punto.
by Neil on Aug 20, 2008 1:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sounds like
Little Nicky didn’t have a very good half-inning.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Aug 20, 2008 1:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He needs to unpucker the ol' sphincter
He’s afraid he’ll be back on the pine when Alexi comes back. Well, that’s a self-fulfilling prophecy.
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
by cmathewson on Aug 20, 2008 1:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Another Lefty
The Twins have seen more than their share in the past few weeks.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Aug 20, 2008 1:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Denard Walks
Man, he is seeing the ball very well. Great at-bat.
by Neil on Aug 20, 2008 1:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Is anyone else still floored
By how all the sudden Span can work the count in 2008 when he showed no signs of doing so throughout his minor league career?
It’s like he read Moneyball over the winter and decided this was how he was going to market himself to other teams if the Twins eventually ditched him.
by TMW on Aug 20, 2008 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Laser eye surgery.
He had it in the offseason, and I really think it’s helped him a lot.
by Neil on Aug 20, 2008 1:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Please Nicky
Don’t bunt unless the mgr. tells you to.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Aug 20, 2008 1:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Span as a leadoff hitter
has been great, I’m so glad Gomez finally got moved out of the 1st spot
by caluofmn on Aug 20, 2008 1:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Not that it ever made any sense...
…but with the way Ruiz has been swinging, how do you justify Redmond hitting 3rd?
by tobynotjason on Aug 20, 2008 1:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The bad Thing
With Redmond, you know that if he hits it on the ground it’s a GDP!
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Aug 20, 2008 1:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I decided to make this after the top of this inning. It's a little late but...
by matty_b on Aug 20, 2008 1:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That's the way
Way to answer, boys! Pile it on!
by Neil on Aug 20, 2008 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gritty picture.
Are the strib blogs down for everybody else?
by tobynotjason on Aug 20, 2008 1:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Delmon Grounds into the DP
End of 1, its 1-1
by Tony_O on Aug 20, 2008 1:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Is this seriously...
the level of discourse AM 1500 is expecting people to be INTERESTED in listening to? (re: the soucheray commercial with the 6 year old “it’s funny because it’s not english — why don’t they speak english?” humor.
by tobynotjason on Aug 20, 2008 1:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
AM 1500 is Pathetic
The Twins were so Much better on WCCO.
by Tony_O on Aug 20, 2008 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I;m in the minoriety onthat one
Part of it is, ‘CCO wouldn’t branch out into other markets. That was the main reason the Twins moved: If they owned the ads, they could take as many affiliates as they wanted. So there are like 50 more affiliates now than there were then. With ‘CCO I couldn’t get the signal here in Faribault even though I’m just an hour south of the cities. And, in general, I can get more signals when I’m out and about than I could get with ’CCO.
Part of it is, those ‘CCO side announcers are so full of themselves. I just can’t stand Mixe Match and Dark Star. Especially Max. For a guy with such a pronounces lisp, he sure thinks his shit doesn’t stink.
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
by cmathewson on Aug 20, 2008 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I totally missed it
They had a different commercial than the 7 they usually use? I must have tuned out… like usual.
by Neil on Aug 20, 2008 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It quoted souchery talking about some Chinese gymnast who medalled...
…whose name was Dong Dong. “Why couldn’t they have given her a real name like Mary?” or something like that. ROTFLMAO. Or not.
by tobynotjason on Aug 20, 2008 1:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ugh.
Seriously? I’m not even really offended, it’s just such a lame pathetic joke.
by Neil on Aug 20, 2008 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
These Beijing Olympics are insane
ly Stupid when you really look at it, The Highlight is Michael Phelps (who is God), But you look at it, the Chinese Government is Trying to coverup the fact that their Gymnasts arent of legal age, Chinese TV is already making Doping Allegations against Phelps and Usain Bolt, Youve Got China Biased Judging in some contests, an Athlete Throws his Gold Medal over the Judging, another Dislocates his elbow in Lifting( That was a Very Scary Video), and Youve got a Silver medalist getting his Medal Thrown out for Doping..And the Guy won the medal in Pistol Shooting.
by Tony_O on Aug 20, 2008 1:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That doesn't even cover the baseball
With all the ejections, beanballs, and catchers getting plowed over.
by Neil on Aug 20, 2008 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OH, and Usain Bolt!
The fastest man in history. Ever. He’s unbelievable.
by Neil on Aug 20, 2008 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Come on, Liriano
Good double play ball here.
by Neil on Aug 20, 2008 1:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i'm starting to think that walks could prove to be a problem for Sisco
by caluofmn on Aug 20, 2008 1:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
According to Gameday
Two of the balls to Barton were in the strike zone, but again, it was according to Gameday.
by matty_b on Aug 20, 2008 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Small strike zone today, too.
Gordo and Dazzle were commenting on the small zone today, and according to Gameday, they’re right.
by Neil on Aug 20, 2008 1:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Truthfully
It’s the sort of thing I’d smile at the first time I saw it on the TV, but to sit there “riffing” on it is just kind of embarrassing. Especially when you start questioning why they don’t have an English name. Um, because they don’t speak English. Socheray’s idea of political discourse is to really emphatically state his positio while adducing somewhere between no and minimal data to substantiate it, so I suppose I shouldn’t expect any more.
Damn it. Come on Francisco.
How do you bring up the strike zone box on Gameday?
by tobynotjason on Aug 20, 2008 1:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't think there's a box..
I’m mostly going by the plate.
by Neil on Aug 20, 2008 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
On the ESPN gamescast
they have the strike zone box in the middle of the screen, to the right of the player stats and photos
by matty_b on Aug 20, 2008 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
To be Truth with you
ESPN Gamecast Beats the hell out of MLB Gameday easily
by Tony_O on Aug 20, 2008 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Line Drive to Harris ends the Inning.
No Damage Done.
by Tony_O on Aug 20, 2008 1:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It seems to be working for him
So far, at least.
by Neil on Aug 20, 2008 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Buscher
Buscher is quietly becoming one of my fan favorite players. Anyone else?
by Neil on Aug 20, 2008 1:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Agree
It’s definitely nice to get some production from 3rd.
by matty_b on Aug 20, 2008 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope the front office notices
I’d like to see him stick with the team.
by Neil on Aug 20, 2008 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not Frankie's day
He’ll be lucky to get through five with the lead.
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
by cmathewson on Aug 20, 2008 1:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hope the bullpen is ready
Liriano’s up to 49 pitches to start the third.
by Neil on Aug 20, 2008 1:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Here comes
the “Three True Outcomes” Machine, Jack Cust
by matty_b on Aug 20, 2008 1:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow, you ain't kidding.
85 BB, 156 Ks.
by tobynotjason on Aug 20, 2008 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes, he just strck out Thomas
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
by cmathewson on Aug 20, 2008 1:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He's got two.
Let’s hope Cust comes through w/number 3.
by tobynotjason on Aug 20, 2008 1:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Chatter chatter chatte
Call the friecking game you bozos!
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
by cmathewson on Aug 20, 2008 1:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Obviously...
…there was some serious time wasting going on out there. They did call all 6 pitches.
by tobynotjason on Aug 20, 2008 1:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thank you
I havent been Paying Much attention to the game the past 2 innings, Watching the San Diego-St Louis pre-season Replay on NFL Network, of all teams ha
by Tony_O on Aug 20, 2008 1:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That first inning
should have been much shorter, if it hadn’t been for the fielding.
by Neil on Aug 20, 2008 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but
this just means we’ll have to see more of the bullpen.
by matty_b on Aug 20, 2008 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bonser, Breslow, Nathan, Crain and Reyes
Those are the names that are availible, Dont USE GUERRIER
by Tony_O on Aug 20, 2008 2:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not Looking Good
Liriano is over 60 pitches with only 3 innings worked
by Tony_O on Aug 20, 2008 1:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thing is
he’s had 2 strike counts to almost every oakland hitter. Mess of foul balls…
by tobynotjason on Aug 20, 2008 2:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That's how the A's will get you
Just like the Yankees… wear you down.
by Neil on Aug 20, 2008 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gordo is talking about Garza
Anyone else pretty happy for our boys in Tampa, particularly Bartlett?
by Neil on Aug 20, 2008 2:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think I'm more happy
that someone besides NY or BOS will win the east.
by matty_b on Aug 20, 2008 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If Anyone is interested
In watching our Rivals Play, The White Sox are Playing Seattle, Game is currently on WGN HD, Channel 9446 If you have Dish
by Tony_O on Aug 20, 2008 2:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Span HBP
All right… 1st & 2nd with no outs… let’s do it this time, guys.
by Neil on Aug 20, 2008 2:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh man.
On gamecast’s hot zone for punto, he’s ice cold everywhere except right down the middle and high and inside.
by matty_b on Aug 20, 2008 2:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
in fact
besides those two spots, (.444 and .400 respectively) he’s batting >.200. and less than .150 anywhere that’s not on the lower left side of the plate.
by matty_b on Aug 20, 2008 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OMFG
Here’s how it looks with the avg’s. Ug-ly.
by Neil on Aug 20, 2008 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think the upper right
is the result of a small sample size, being exactly .400 and completely out of whack with the rest of it. Look at it by the end of the season, and it will look like square dartboard.
by matty_b on Aug 20, 2008 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does Punto want us to lose?
Lets score more than one run against the Triple A’s today, Twinkies!
"I don't care about feelings." - Lou Piniella
by natetheskate on Aug 20, 2008 2:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
"Stops as he reaches where the ball's going to land"
Did Gordo seriously just make that call or was I hearing things?
by tobynotjason on Aug 20, 2008 2:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
A one-pitch out!
17 more of those and Liriano can get a complete game!
by Neil on Aug 20, 2008 2:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Anybody know...
how many more scoreless innings FL needs to pitch to get his ERA under 4.00?
by tobynotjason on Aug 20, 2008 2:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Okay, I' won't be lazy. It's 7 IP...
…gets him to 4.00. That’d be something
by tobynotjason on Aug 20, 2008 2:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What's wrong with Liriano?
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 20, 2008 2:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Really laboring out 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 20, 2008 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ok, ok.
When the starter’s going this rough and they’re still up 2-1 after 4, you gotta take it.
by tobynotjason on Aug 20, 2008 2:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Francisco Liriano
Professional bullet dodger.
by matty_b on Aug 20, 2008 2:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice start for the M's
First two hitters reach, but they fail to score. Now Dickey has faced five, all have reached, two in, bases juiced, none out. Chances of a grand slam > 50% IMHO.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Aug 20, 2008 2:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Jeez
Gamecast showed 3 of the 4 balls to Brown right on the line of the strike zone. Can’t get a call.
by matty_b on Aug 20, 2008 2:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ugh...
Looks like the bullpen is going to have to throw 4 innings today.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 20, 2008 2:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
5 innings Max
For Liriano today.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Aug 20, 2008 2:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think the Twins need to score at least five runs to win
Since pitchers not named Joe Nathan will pitch at least three innings out of the bullpen.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Aug 20, 2008 2:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Alright
Finish him!!!
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 20, 2008 2:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
that'll 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 20, 2008 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice to see Liriano
was able to maintain is velocity while going over 90 and 100 pitches
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 20, 2008 2:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice job, Liriano!
Now get the bullpen some (many, many) runs.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Aug 20, 2008 2:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Score'em some runs boys!
Liriano would like a win and the bullpen needs your help.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 20, 2008 2:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No no, you got it all wrong
Not go down in order…. Bah… Score runs! Lot’s of 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 20, 2008 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Span saw some pitches today
7 in the 1st inning – BB
6 in the 3rd inning – HBP
8 in the 5th inning – K looking.
That’s some pretty good work, if he keeps it up he’ll continue getting pitches to hit.
by Neil on Aug 20, 2008 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Boof!!!!
C’mon, put together 2 solid innings 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 20, 2008 2:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Butcher!!!
Stop it! Not helping the bullpens confidence 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 20, 2008 2:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Man...
Can’t he fix that tailing problem he has with his throws?
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 20, 2008 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If the Twins miss the playoffs
I would place a large amount of blame on the defense. Allowing Davis to reach on an error is like giving him a double.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Aug 20, 2008 2:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Not the guy you wanted to put on either
this guy is a pest
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 20, 2008 2:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Now
a) a distracted Bonser will walk the next guy or
b) he’ll groove a fastball for a two-run bomb.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Aug 20, 2008 2:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Alright Boof
go after this guy
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 20, 2008 2:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Surprise
Davis steals second.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Aug 20, 2008 3:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The A's
They are counting on Beane being smarter than everybody else. We all know that many of the prospects they have received won’t pan out. If enough of them succeed, they will be good in a couple of years at the cost of sacrificing at least two years. If not enough of them are good, Beane will have gambled and lost big.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Aug 20, 2008 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hard to develop in an environment with no protection
They have all these prospects but there’s no protection in the lineup
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 20, 2008 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Reading Athletics Nation
I laughed really hard when they started referring to Gallagher as “NotRich”
And I’m sure in two years the A’s will be back in contention after they sort out who’s on the roster and whatnot.
Oh yeah, and move Cust to DH.
by matty_b on Aug 20, 2008 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nasty Boofer
I like it, 95 mph 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 20, 2008 3:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Punto
Actually been much better righthanded 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 20, 2008 3:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Punto
defies his .121 average in that part of the plate and gets a hit
by matty_b on Aug 20, 2008 3:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
OMG
Punto stole versus a lefty!
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 20, 2008 3:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Red Dog
Clutch dude!!!
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 20, 2008 3:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Somebody start the company line
“Well… That’s Twins Baseball!!!”
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 20, 2008 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That Runs on Punto...
evens the score from Inning 1
I don't suffer from insanity...I relish every moment of it!
by the Dragon on Aug 20, 2008 3:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Crap Young's up
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 20, 2008 3:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ready first pitch foul
One strike
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 20, 2008 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Second pitch
strike 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 20, 2008 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Another weak groundball
at least he advanced the runners…
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 20, 2008 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just saw the video of Harris' play
Good that he was shaded toward second, but that was a really nice play.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Aug 20, 2008 3:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He seems more comfortable at short
He gets really bad jumps on balls at third, and his footwork stinks at second. So he’s best as a ss.
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
by cmathewson on Aug 20, 2008 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Buscher
Big at bat for him, could make up for Error and then also make a big step towards playing more regularly
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 20, 2008 3:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
"Forgot to take the donut off his bat"
that’s a good one Danny
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
by cmathewson on Aug 20, 2008 3:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Alright then....
Harris we could use a big clutch 2 out hit here
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 20, 2008 3:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Boof rocks today.
This is what i hoped he could be when they first moved him to the pen.
by Neil on Aug 20, 2008 3:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Reyes and then hopefully Nathan
Let’s go 1-2-3, Big Sweat!
by Neil on Aug 20, 2008 3:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Mariners
Are only down by 7 now. 10-3. A veritable offensive explosion
by matty_b on Aug 20, 2008 3:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
oh god
it’s the 8th inning again…
"I don't care about feelings." - Lou Piniella
by natetheskate on Aug 20, 2008 3:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Go Nathan!
well its 15-3 White Sox. This is Pathetic
by Tony_O on Aug 20, 2008 4:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
as long as the M's suck just as much when they play the Twins next time
I’m ok w/ it I guess
by caluofmn on Aug 20, 2008 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So Good of you to show up Jesse
Your Fashionably Late, 8 2/3 innings Late LOL
by Tony_O on Aug 20, 2008 4:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I've been gone since Monday morning....
…nice to see the boys can still win when I’m not on the site 24/7!
by Jesse on Aug 20, 2008 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Victory!
Now we just Ibanez to hit a 13 run homer.
by matty_b on Aug 20, 2008 4:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And that's game.
Nice of me to show up for 3 outs.
by Jesse on Aug 20, 2008 4:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Great W
Too Bad Seattle cant hit for Jack Sh*t
by Tony_O on Aug 20, 2008 4:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
7 of 9 before the Republicans
We definitely needed to be at least that good on this homestand
by TMW on Aug 20, 2008 4:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
True, true.
Let’s have a great road trip. Casilla is in the house tomorrow!
by Neil on Aug 20, 2008 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good timing too
I hate the Los Angeles Angels of Southern Unincorpated Orange County and Outlying Areas.
by matty_b on Aug 20, 2008 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chad Hartman on KFAN is reporting that
Bass has been DFA’d for Casilla’s Call up,
by Tony_O on Aug 20, 2008 4:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
glad to see
that everybody had a good thread today without the “human gameday” on hand! Great job by all!
Also, kudos goes to Liriano! Pitched his guts out several times. Lets take it to those Angels!!!!
Baker vs. Lackey first game……
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 20, 2008 8:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Baltimore beat Boston
1/2 game out of Wildcard.
by CARXRiedmann on Aug 20, 2008 11:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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