Game 127: Twins @ Angels
Minnesota Twins at Los Angeles Angels, Aug 21, 2008 10:05 PM EDT
Pregame
Nothing like starting things off with a bang, and the Twins are doing just that by kicking off their two-week road trip in LA (or Anaheim, whatever). It's four against the Angels, then back to Seattle for games seven, eight and nine against the Mariners this month, next it's onto Oakland for four, an off day, and finally three in Toronto to wrap up their jaunt.
With the Angels sending out an old nemesis in John Lackey, the Twins might be getting him at the right time. He's been quite mortal since crossing from May into June, and indeed it's been a tale of two seasons:
| Starts | Record | IP | ERA | Hits | Homers | Strikeouts | Walks |
| 9 | 6-1 | 68.2 | 1.44 | 48 | 6 | 54 | 13 |
| 8 | 4-1 | 51.2 | 5.57 | 50 | 12 | 39 | 16 |
His command has been lackey lacking, and he's been increasingly susceptible to the long ball. The strikeout rates are decreasing and the aforementioned HR rates have taken a wicked spike, which is bizarre considering Lackey's a ground-ball pitcher. Finally, he's much better against left-handed hitters (.548 opponent OPS) than right-handers (.866 opponent OPS), so hopefully Gardenhire stacks his lineup appropriately.
Scott Baker is the man charged with keeping a potent Angel lineup in check, and unfortunately for the Twins Baker hasn't been putting it all together on a consistent basis for quite some time. He's been fine for many of his innings, but then finds himself getting into trouble from what he's dubbed "mechanical issues" which are messing with his throwing motions. Hopefully he can his issues corrected for tonight, because this is a lineup that will punish mistakes.
Don't be shocked if the Angels trot out a lineup similar to this: Figgins (3B), Aybar (SS), Teixeira (1B), Guerrero (RF), Hunter (CF), Anderson (DH), Kendrick (2B), Rivera (LF), Napoli (C)
For the away team I'll assume Gardy will want to stack some righties into this lineup, and venture something to the tune of: Span (RF), Casilla (2B), Mauer (C), Morneau (1B), Young (LF), Ruiz (DH), Harris (3B), Punto (SS), Gomez (CF)
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My predictions for the lineup
1. Span – RF
2. Casilla – 2B
3. Mauer – C
4. Morneau – 1B
5. Kubel – DH
6. Young – LF
7. Harris – 3B
8. Punto – SS
9. Gomez – CF
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 21, 2008 7:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Buscher should get the nod
I don’t suspect anyone will take notice and we’ll probably be very lefty heavy tonight.
Span RF
Casilla 2B
Mauer C
Morneau 1B
Kubel DH
Young LF
Buscher 3B
Gomez CF
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who 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 21, 2008 7:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
no SS? this will be a fun game without a SS! I sure hope the Angels help us out and not put in their SS too!
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 21, 2008 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Smalls plays SS for both teams
who’s getting the kegs for 1B and 3B?
hey we allowing ghost runners today?
by caluofmn on Aug 21, 2008 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oops
Punto SS btw Buscher and Gomez
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who 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 21, 2008 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let's start the road trip w/ a win
I like having Baker on the mound
I hope we see Casilla start
I want to see Torii dive for a ball and miss it so it goes to the wall
Here’s to gaining a half game in the division and wild card race.
Win Twins!
by caluofmn on Aug 21, 2008 8:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Offical lineups courtesy of La Velle:
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 21, 2008 8:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
or rather Joe C:
1. Span – RF
2. Casilla – 2B
3. Mauer – C
4. Morneau – 1B
5. Kubel – RF
6. Young – LF
7. Harris – 3B
8. Punto – SS
9. Gomez – CF
so my predictions were right on!! Angels lineup is yet to come out…..
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 21, 2008 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
how
how fast do you think FSN or the Radio Booth will overblow Torii Hunter playing with the Angels angle?
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Aug 21, 2008 8:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
very quickly
and of course remember Torii will be crying because he will quote “I am just flooded with emotions right now…I loved playing with these guys. These guys were the best.” I bet you that Torii will be all emotions. I got used to it when he was here and finally just realized: he is a fake.
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 21, 2008 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
there's no crying in baseball!
maybe he’ll be so choked up he’ll punch Morneau and take out Mauer at the plate
by caluofmn on Aug 21, 2008 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
maybe they'll play My Hero by the Foo Fighters
even when he makes a big play against the Twins?
by caluofmn on Aug 21, 2008 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Torii
It wouldn’t surprise me if Torii brought back his trash talk from the offseason when he said the Angels go after talent at the trade deadline and the Twins don’t. His comments at the time annoyed me, but I can’t say they were inaccurate.
Gentlemen, you can't fight in here! This is the War Room.
by PJS on Aug 21, 2008 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Toronto vs. New York
Glad to see somebody finally exposing Ponson, apparently that was too much to ask for the Twins. He last 2 innings tonight giving up 7 earned. Toronto leading Yankees 13-0 and Halladay has thrown 72 pitches threw 6 innings.
There’s one thing I agree with Gardy on. I remember during an interview some years back, a reporter asked him which right-handed pitcher he’d like on his staff to complement Johan Santana. He said Roy Halladay. Not only does he have a really classic baseball name, he’s actually one of the few men left in the game that knows how to finish what he starts once in awhile. Either way, I fear the Twins will be mighty tired by the time they reach Toronto and it could get ugly versus that pitching staff.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who 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 21, 2008 9:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Toronto
they have a big week. After tonight, they play Boston and then TB and then the Twins. They are still way down in the WC and AL E standings, so they need a huge run in teh next 2 weeks. That ship was been steady ever since Cito Gaston took over. I saw they picked up utilty guy Denny Bautista from Pittsburgh today
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Aug 21, 2008 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've been looking forward to this series.
I get to watch Morneau, the all-star homerun derby winner, and my favorite player outside the Angels play for four days in a row. And I get to watch the Angels ____ the Twins at the same time. Good luck you guys!
by 44FAN on Aug 21, 2008 9:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hey thanks man
good luck to you too!
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 21, 2008 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
nice
best of luck to you too
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Aug 21, 2008 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Minor News
Nothing much brewing in the system tonight. I noticed however that Mr. Anti-Strikeout this year AJ Burnett (he who also used to throw 94-95mph), had himself a nice game. 6IP, 5H, 1R, 1BB, 10K.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who 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 21, 2008 9:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lineups
Twins (72-54)
1. Denard Span, RF
2. Alexi Casilla, 2B
3. Joe Mauer, C
4. Justin Morneau, 1B
5. Jason Kubel, DH
6. Delmon Young, LF
7. Brendan Harris, 3B
8. Nick Punto, SS
9. Carlos Gomez, CF
Starting pitcher: RH Scott Baker
Angels (77-48)
1. Chone Figgins, 3B
2. Erick Aybar, SS
3. Mark Teixeira, 1B
4. Vladimir Guerrero, RF
5. Torii Hunter, CF
6. Garrett Anderson, LF
7. Howie Kendrick 2B
8. Kendry Morales, DH
9. Mike Napoli, C
Starting pitcher: RH John Lackey
by Tony_O on Aug 21, 2008 9:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I love
I love West Coast games. I can come home and not have to jump on the computer to see the score only to find out the game is in the bottom of the fifth inning. Depressing.
Now, I get a whole hour and a half before games start and when I get home. Some of you may curse this upcoming road stretch, but I praise it.
Twins Fix
http://www.twinsfix.com
by Andersklasen on Aug 21, 2008 9:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Great stuff!
http://www.nbcolympics.com/video/player.html?assetid=1417149
Twins Fix
http://www.twinsfix.com
by Andersklasen on Aug 21, 2008 10:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Casilla!!!
line drive single to CF…welcome back!
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 21, 2008 10:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hey Lackey
how about you groove a fastball to Kubel about middle half in??!!! that would be fun!
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 21, 2008 10:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Did anyone else notice the ump looked pretty pumped with Kubel struck out
by .mnqwerd on Aug 21, 2008 10:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think we need the instant replay for that K
maybe we could bring Kubs back to the plate for how ecstatic the ump was…that should be a penalty
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 21, 2008 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow...I didnt know that.
good God gordo…you are so bad
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 21, 2008 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
throw Aybar inside.
Aybar hits a paltry .111 when he is thrown inside
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 21, 2008 10:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
1-0
as Baker threw it right where Tex hits the weakest. low and inside he hits only .117 before that one
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 21, 2008 10:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Vlad singles
and here is Crap Hunter
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 21, 2008 10:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
good morning, good afternoon and good night TORII!!!
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 21, 2008 10:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Im lovin it!!!!!!
lets do that to him all night long! and all series long!!!!
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 21, 2008 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
where is everybody?
is the human gameday just talking to himself tonight????
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 21, 2008 10:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I am really liking this ESPN Gameday thingy
it shows a nice spray chart and average in certain areas!
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 21, 2008 10:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Delmon
Delmon now in a 0-16 slump
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Aug 21, 2008 10:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
good morning good afternoon and good night to Harris too!
I hope to see less of those from the Twins tonight
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 21, 2008 10:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
3rd K for Baker
as he Ks Anderson! Only mistake was to Tex and that wasnt exactly a mistake pitch either…..
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 21, 2008 10:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gordo is SO bad!
Span wont catch this one and it is….caught by Span. I really didnt think he was going to catch that.
WAIT TILL he is actually back there.
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 21, 2008 10:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
nice 1-2-3 inning for Baker!!
please tell me why I am talking to myself here. WHY oh WHY?
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 21, 2008 10:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
wow
Gordo is REALLY bad then. I thought Gladden was bad but that takes em all
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 21, 2008 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gordo
he did correct himself. He said that he thought he would not be able to get that
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Aug 21, 2008 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
does it really matter
if Span is standing there waiting for it? no excuse for that. even if he did correct himself there is no excuse…I thought that was gone and in the middle of cursing Baker and then he says Span catches it….I hate those two annoucers
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 21, 2008 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
3 up 3 down
and there Gordo was so confident that Torii was going to catch that ball…it would have been fun if that dropped in.
that will be caught easily by Torii…and there are three quick outs….wait Torii drops it?
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 21, 2008 10:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Once again Extra Innings
gave a choice of broadcasts, nice to get the Twins one
by caluofmn on Aug 21, 2008 10:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I
I like that new setup. There are some announcer that I just cannot stand
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Aug 21, 2008 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Figgins will get extra bases
oh no he is not….
Gawd Gordo…wait till the play has happened
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 21, 2008 10:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
good pitchers duel here
hopefully we will be able to crack through here though and put at least a run on the board with Mauer Morneau and Kubs coming up…..lets put up one!
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 21, 2008 10:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
best
the best part of that pickoff last inning was that it was Chone Figgins was the man that was picked off.
He is just a pest
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Aug 21, 2008 10:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
3 outs
GAWD! our best hitters are made fools of.
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 21, 2008 10:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lackey: that's why he's one of the best.
He lives for those type of opportunities.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who 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 21, 2008 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah
if Lackey is pumping in strikes, I think you have to swing early. you dont want be down in the count against him
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Aug 21, 2008 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hey Torii
how about you do what you always seemed to do when you were with the Twins: GIDP!
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 21, 2008 10:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
C'mon
Baker go after these guys, you got the stuff just do 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 21, 2008 11:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Baker needs to toughen up 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 21, 2008 11:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
As good as Lackey has been
Baker isn’t too bad himself
Come on guys give him some runs
by caluofmn on Aug 21, 2008 11:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
love 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 21, 2008 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
arrrg!
now I got that hick voice in my head
no offense meant to any hicks currently here
by caluofmn on Aug 21, 2008 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
no offense should be taken
because that is the biggest and worst hick of em all
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 21, 2008 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes!
great job baker
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Aug 21, 2008 11:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
great pitching by Baker there!
A-plus there. Kept his composure and got the outs without allowing a run to score AND he used all his stuff
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 21, 2008 11:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Baker: 61 pitches through 4 innings
Okay lets ride economy class for a couple innings 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 21, 2008 11:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
dang@
Grady Sizemore had 7 RBI today
that guy is good
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Aug 21, 2008 11:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Supporting their CY candidate
The last thing they have to play for this season
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who 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 21, 2008 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least get some hits
Lackey is getting into a nice rhythm
by .mnqwerd on Aug 21, 2008 11:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow
That was something new from Delmon in that at bat…
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who 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 21, 2008 11:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Punto with a double
lets push him across!
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 21, 2008 11:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
nice
way to hustle Punto
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Aug 21, 2008 11:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
5th inning is our inning remember!
lets keep it that way. COME ON GOMEZ!
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 21, 2008 11:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Alright Gomez
Time to prove you belong
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who 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 21, 2008 11:10 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 21, 2008 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gomez!
thats one of the best at bats I have seen him have
by .mnqwerd on Aug 21, 2008 11:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
what a good AB by Gomez
took his time…looked at some balls and then got the pitch he liked. GREAT AB
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 21, 2008 11:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
alright Span your turn to deliver
and Span is hit by the pitch
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 21, 2008 11:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
double steal here????
Casilla is up!!! lets see it Casilla!
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 21, 2008 11:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I
I would love to see a double steal
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Aug 21, 2008 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
+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?
by caseintheface on Aug 21, 2008 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn
Lackey almost suffered a Pirahna feast
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who 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 21, 2008 11:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He got rattled though
So that’s a start
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who 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 21, 2008 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
uh..?
Did Dick just say that Scioscia(sp) and Gardy were widely regarded as the best mgrs in baseball? If I am not mistaken, Mike won a WS.
by ghost42 on Aug 21, 2008 11:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gardy gets a lot of respect
we all know it’s overblown, but outside of Minnesota they don’t know much except for the fact he’s had a winning team all but 1 season since he took over
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 21, 2008 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
9 pitch inning
exactly what the doctor ordered
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who 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 21, 2008 11:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
team spots you a tie
u get them back at the plate ASAP
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who 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 21, 2008 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
C'mon Morneau
Little thunder please
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 21, 2008 11:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
well that sucks
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who 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 21, 2008 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
at
at least Lackey threw some pitches that inning
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Aug 21, 2008 11:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Guess were locked into a pitchers duel
Could be a sign for the series, Anaheim hasn’t been giving up many or scoring many 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 21, 2008 11:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
big inning for Scotty here
lets go Baker!
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 21, 2008 11:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
not
not the best of things…walking a dude in front of Tex
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Aug 21, 2008 11:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
is Baker hurt?
he seems like he is in pain
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 21, 2008 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
don't say that
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who 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 21, 2008 11:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Keep the smaller fish off
Tex will burn you again and again
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 21, 2008 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that a way Baker.
now lets go get Vladdy…
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 21, 2008 11:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I hate these long at bats versus their sluggers
it makes my stomach turned
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who 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 21, 2008 11:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
nice
nice wiggle Baker
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Aug 21, 2008 11:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Alright
Battle over…
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 21, 2008 11:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
who thinks Baker will go back out for the seventh??
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 21, 2008 11:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
why wouldn't he?
That’s a silly question with only 88 pitches, these guys are done being babied. In fact they were probably babied for too long.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who 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 21, 2008 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
just thought that maybe Gardy (knowing Gardy) wouldnt send him out
since he has had to wiggle out of several jams
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 21, 2008 11:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
88 Pitches
He better be out for the 7th
by .mnqwerd on Aug 21, 2008 11:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Damnit Delmon
I’m sorry but that was a f***ing juicy fastball on a 2-1 count. Stop swinging like a little girl and hit the ball with some authority.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who 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 21, 2008 11:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Delmon....
he needs to have a good road trip for the Twins to do well.
M&M will do what they do but then you need Kubel and/or Young to hit
by caluofmn on Aug 21, 2008 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
One of those two is going to have to have some big hits
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who 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 21, 2008 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
nice
GREAT inning for shake n Bake
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Aug 21, 2008 11:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he gone...3 up 3 down
Scotty could maybe come out for the 8th after that quick inning
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 21, 2008 11:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gotta love the quickies!
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who 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 21, 2008 11:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
94 Pitches
I really hope he’s out for the 8th. With the bullpen’s struggles he needs to be out for the 8th.
by .mnqwerd on Aug 21, 2008 11:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Varying success with that stradegy so far this year
Gardy and Andy need to keep pushing these guys. Baker is nowhere near maxed out on innings, they need to send him out there so he can continue to take the next steps. You can warm up Reyes and Crain at the first sign.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who 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 21, 2008 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Baker's pitching his game tonight
5 strikeouts and 12 fly-ball outs
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who 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 21, 2008 11:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
go go
w/ a lead off hit
do you sac w/ Span or let him try to just get aboard?
by caluofmn on Aug 21, 2008 11:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gomez
Gomez on, here comes the Bunt Brigade
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Aug 21, 2008 11:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
steal with Gomez
and then try for bunt hit with Span
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 21, 2008 11:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i don't like the bunt
let gomez steal
by Eric in Madison on Aug 21, 2008 11:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
agreed
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who 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 21, 2008 11:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
These guys are going to see some fastballs now
Gotta groove a couple
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who 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 21, 2008 11:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lackey throws away the ball on a bunt by Span!
2 and 3 no outs!!!!
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 22, 2008 12:00 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
awsome
put pressure on the D and watch it pay off!
by caluofmn on Aug 22, 2008 12:00 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pirahna's are back
Speed creates havoc!!!
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who 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 22, 2008 12:01 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
they're just pissing Lackey off
hopefully….
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who 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 22, 2008 12:01 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Casilla looks cocky at the plate
swinging at high heat
by caluofmn on Aug 22, 2008 12:02 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
huh
yeahhh…
advatange US!
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Aug 22, 2008 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and Juiced...
Lackey’s loving this right now. This scruffy faced grit master absolutely loves this.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who 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 22, 2008 12:03 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
told ya
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who 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 22, 2008 12:05 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
no way!!!!
Morneau was SAFE! SAFE!
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 22, 2008 12:04 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Youve Gotta Be F*ckin Kidding Me
Thats the Exact Fuckin Reason we need Instant Replay, Morneau Was Fuckin Safe. Bullshit
Apologize for the Swearing, but that was Garbage
by Tony_O on Aug 22, 2008 12:05 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Home team advantage
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who 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 22, 2008 12:06 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
man, a pop fly would have done
well let’s see how they respond, if they lose it it’s going to happen this half inning
by caluofmn on Aug 22, 2008 12:06 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
agreed
cause they are so fucking poed right now at that blown call by the umpire
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 22, 2008 12:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed this is a big inning
Big momentum swing there
by .mnqwerd on Aug 22, 2008 12:07 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Show your true grit boys
Can’t let a bad inning put you down, fight back
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who 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 22, 2008 12:07 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Baker
do yourself a favor and don’t let anyone get on otherwise you’ll have to face their big boppers
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who 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 22, 2008 12:09 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
nice pitch!!
still got all his pitches in the 8th, good sign
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who 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 22, 2008 12:10 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
0-2
93 heat, c’mon!!!
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who 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 22, 2008 12:11 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
33 are you a secret Hawk fan?
maybe Bert can yell “he’s outta there!”
as the Twins version
by caluofmn on Aug 22, 2008 12:11 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hate Hawk
I like making fun of him
put it on the board…YES (hopefully that happens this next half inning)
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 22, 2008 12:12 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I Want Somebody
To Do The Announcing against the Sox and when a sox hitter hits a deep fly ball, go " HE LOOKS UP YOU CAN PUT IT ON THE BOOOOARRDD!!!!!!!!!!!! NO!!!!!!!
by Tony_O on Aug 22, 2008 12:13 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I
I sort of like Hawk. especially whenthe Twins are spanking the Sox
he has got some sweet calls
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Aug 22, 2008 12:14 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Only time I like Hawk
when he’s eating crow
by caluofmn on Aug 22, 2008 12:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shake n Bake time
or is it El Diablo… love me some Ricky Bobby
by caluofmn on Aug 22, 2008 12:10 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
the lawnmower
Baker is just mowin’ them down
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Aug 22, 2008 12:10 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Baker throws 8 innings of 1 run ball! GREAT PERFORMANCE!!!!!
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 22, 2008 12:11 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
"It's shake and bake"
And nobody helped!!!!
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who 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 22, 2008 12:12 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That's a tremendous outing by Baker
Getting through 8 with one run after he had 60+ pitches through 4?
by Eric in Madison on Aug 22, 2008 12:12 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Kubes!!!
Need ya buddy
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who 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 22, 2008 12:13 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
103 Pitches
I know it wont happen but I wanna see him for the 9th, unless we take the lead of course. He looks absolutely locked in.
by .mnqwerd on Aug 22, 2008 12:13 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
if we dont score here do we bring in Nathan with the big guns coming up?
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 22, 2008 12:13 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I would
but Gardy won’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 22, 2008 12:13 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How do you not score with 2nd and 3rd and no outs
All Alexi has to do is put the ball in play and not pop it up and Gomez is going to score
by JD34 on Aug 22, 2008 12:14 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
even Morneau couldn't do that
it was a bad AB by Casilla
by caluofmn on Aug 22, 2008 12:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Part of being a Twins fan
Is learning how to deal with futility….
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who 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 22, 2008 12:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good news: Nathan is warming up
Bad news: so is Guerrier
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 22, 2008 12:15 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Guerrier
Gardy doesn’t know how to operate without a go to guy that’s not the closer, just how his mind works. Since Crain hasn’t grabbed the reigns, Matty’s still the 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 22, 2008 12:17 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes
Buscher with a double
weee
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Aug 22, 2008 12:17 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I thought that ball was gone!
ah well, a double is good…come on Gomez, be the man tonight!
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 22, 2008 12:18 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
we need a hero little buddy
be that 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 22, 2008 12:18 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Punta-cana is up
What would my life be like without the '91 World Series?
by MJesser on Aug 22, 2008 12:18 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
sry its Punto
Punto walks and then Gomez is the man
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 22, 2008 12:18 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I have a bad feeling about this inning
Tex, Vlad,
No Nathan will mean no win
by Eric in Madison on Aug 22, 2008 12:19 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Especially with the top of the order due up next inning
What would my life be like without the '91 World Series?
by MJesser on Aug 22, 2008 12:21 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Guerrier is on
great performance tonight guys but you have just lost it
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 22, 2008 12:21 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Guerrier....?????!!!!!!
And Gardy kicks all Twins fans everywhere in the balls…..
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who 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 22, 2008 12:21 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Use your best reliever
you idiot! THese are the best hitters the angels have. I hate this.
by Eric in Madison on Aug 22, 2008 12:22 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
forget Hunter
just get that 3rd out!
by caluofmn on Aug 22, 2008 12:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
STRRIIIIIIIIKKKKKE THREEEEE!
he gone!
by caluofmn on Aug 22, 2008 12:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
exactly!!!!!
you got the feeling now!
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 22, 2008 12:31 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess I'm gonig to stay on and torture myself
let the fun begin
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who 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 22, 2008 12:22 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bright side
Well hey looking at the bright side if matty can somehow get threw this inning maybe he’ll find his confidence
by .mnqwerd on Aug 22, 2008 12:23 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I've got my knife ready
basically I’ve scratched battle marks on my forearm for every game we’ve lost because Neshek is 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 22, 2008 12:23 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
2 outs!
Hunter is up..this could be Guerrier’s good game or worst game
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 22, 2008 12:24 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Torii looks funny with an Angels cap on
I barely recognized him… He is dead to me
What would my life be like without the '91 World Series?
by MJesser on Aug 22, 2008 12:26 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
How is Matty getting away with the high fastballs?
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who 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 22, 2008 12:26 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Stop throwing fat fastballs Matty!
What would my life be like without the '91 World Series?
by MJesser on Aug 22, 2008 12:27 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I thought he went...
alright Matty…you HAVE to get Anderson.
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 22, 2008 12:27 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Crap
Anderson’s got a hitting streak on the line
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 22, 2008 12:27 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
try to get him to chase and if he takes it
then throw a curveball on the low outside portion of the plate
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 22, 2008 12:29 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yes
way to go matty!
now gardy, he pitched his 1 good inning, get him out of there
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Aug 22, 2008 12:30 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't know how
but all he threw to those guys was high heat and nobody burned 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 22, 2008 12:30 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey lets play with fire
and send him out there for another!!!!
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 22, 2008 12:31 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
see
just a little faith
now I don’t know if he needs to go back out there but….
by caluofmn on Aug 22, 2008 12:31 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Is Frankie coming back out for another frame?
What would my life be like without the '91 World Series?
by MJesser on Aug 22, 2008 12:31 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I
I read somewhere that K Rod has not got a save over 1 inning this year
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Aug 22, 2008 12:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Get some runs!
Don’t let this go deep into extra innings.
by JD34 on Aug 22, 2008 12:32 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Shields
he’s vulnerable lately, command is off, be patient 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 22, 2008 12:32 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lets Win it this Inning
Ive gotta work at 6 am, its 11:35, Please Twins, Let Me Get Some Sleep
by Tony_O on Aug 22, 2008 12:33 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
alright Denard
lets go! Show Torii how to do things!!!
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 22, 2008 12:33 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Denard!!!!
alright Casilla…redeem yourself here!
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 22, 2008 12:35 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just got home
Howdy folks, just in time to see Span lash the snot out of one. Hola.
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 22, 2008 12:35 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Right over the Mentor's head
Gotta love 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 22, 2008 12:35 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Where once I was the learner
Now I am the master!!!!
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who 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 22, 2008 12:36 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Base hit from Casilla or Mauer and we can get this shit over with
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 22, 2008 12:35 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Span!
Span, Span, Span, lovely Span, Wonderful Span
Nobody expects the Minnesota rally
by caluofmn on Aug 22, 2008 12:35 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And another Ump killed by the Twins.
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 22, 2008 12:36 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hunter is SO SLOW!!!
I am glad we got rid of him…wow
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 22, 2008 12:36 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The player formerly known as a center fielder
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 22, 2008 12:37 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Poor Casilla has gotten schooled in a couple ABs.
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 22, 2008 12:37 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And Alexi K's
God Casilla, YOU MEATHEAD!
by Tony_O on Aug 22, 2008 12:37 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
Lts rag on the kid who rushed back from injury… Better idea, rag on Morneau and Kubel who’ve pissed this game away multiple times.
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 22, 2008 12:39 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah come on Tony_O
let Casilla be….
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 22, 2008 12:40 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Casilla Ks
his left hand is really hurting him…he grabbed it right there.
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 22, 2008 12:38 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Mauer IBB again
Morneau killing time!
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 22, 2008 12:38 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pushed back too soon
Had to have known that was going to happen
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who 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 22, 2008 12:38 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
you're killing me Smalls
Casilla looks like he isn’t concentrating
by caluofmn on Aug 22, 2008 12:39 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Morneau
Two times in a row they walk Mauer to get to Morneau. Time to make them pay!
by JD34 on Aug 22, 2008 12:39 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Casilla
Is going to end up having to have his Finger Amputated
by Tony_O on Aug 22, 2008 12:39 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Shields is a total stud.
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 22, 2008 12:40 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ouch
the futility continues
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who 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 22, 2008 12:40 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Im going to Bed,
I Cant Take this Anymore, Hey Maybe My Departure will Give the Twins a Win, Good Night Twins Territory!
by Tony_O on Aug 22, 2008 12:40 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
thanks 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 22, 2008 12:41 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
g'night
hopefully when you reawake you will see a Twins win!
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 22, 2008 12:41 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Give Shields Credit
This guy has been as good as Neshek for YEARS now. Best setup man in the game. He could close for just about anyone.
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by Corey Ettinger on Aug 22, 2008 12:41 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gomez is the only one in this game to have 2 hits
everybody else is either 1 fer or 0 fer
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 22, 2008 12:41 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Tiexera has a pair
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by Corey Ettinger on Aug 22, 2008 12:42 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How do you really feel?
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by Corey Ettinger on Aug 22, 2008 12:42 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
like he should have swung the bat
b/c you can’t get a hit to take the lead w/out swinging the bat
by caluofmn on Aug 22, 2008 12:43 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
great... Guerriuer for a second inning...
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by Corey Ettinger on Aug 22, 2008 12:42 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You probably dont want to.
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by Corey Ettinger on Aug 22, 2008 12:44 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Punto fails!
the D lets an infield hit and now Matt falls apart
by caluofmn on Aug 22, 2008 12:44 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
or he does it again
1 out
come on Matt, I had faith in you last inning
by caluofmn on Aug 22, 2008 12:47 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This a replay of like 2 weeks ago
You thought Matty had a good comeback game and pitched a solid inning to hold the tie and then he gave it up. Just like now. How many times are you going to make the poor guy lose it>? Damnit Gardy, this is why you haven’t taken this team anywhere beyond the first round of the playoffs. You SUCK!!!!! I hate for what you’re doing to this team and this fan base.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who 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 22, 2008 12:45 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Im not THAT extreme about it
But Gardy’s loyalty to a guy who has shown nothing for the better part of a month in high pressure situations is utterly baffling.
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by Corey Ettinger on Aug 22, 2008 12:47 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did the same to Rincon for years
Even though he clearly didn’t have it after 2004
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who 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 22, 2008 12:48 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did they give a reason for why The Butcher didn't start against the righty pitcher?
Nice job Matty G, in getting him to pop it up.
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by Corey Ettinger on Aug 22, 2008 12:46 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lackey actually had some akward splits this year.
Showed he was much better versus lefties than righties, don’t know if that actually played into the decision.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who 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 22, 2008 12:47 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
2 outs
runner in scoring position and Figgins batting….come on Matty…everybody is supporting you! IBB to Figgins
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 22, 2008 12:47 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Guerrier
All of his pitches are up. That doesn’t bode well.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Aug 22, 2008 12:48 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Understatement of the month.
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by Corey Ettinger on Aug 22, 2008 12:49 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Figgans walked
I actually like the move, but someone I just don’t like the Twins chances.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Aug 22, 2008 12:49 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Span the Man
Super Span.
Sir Spans alot
Lets get Denarded
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by Corey Ettinger on Aug 22, 2008 12:50 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Can I blink yet?
That was unbearable…
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who 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 22, 2008 12:50 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
alright Twins...we have shut down the Angels between Baker AND Guerrier. Can we score one run so our closer can come shut em down???
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 22, 2008 12:51 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Baker has gotten screwed so hard by the offense this year.
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by Corey Ettinger on Aug 22, 2008 12:51 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Props to Matty G
He’s gotten a ton of heat (deservedly) but he was the man tonight.
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by Corey Ettinger on Aug 22, 2008 12:51 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice
It is really nice to have two centerfielders in the outfield!
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Aug 22, 2008 12:51 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Kubes and Delmon again....
One of them is going to have to step 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 22, 2008 12:51 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Time to take the lead
and let Nathan close the game
and then you can all go to Disneyland
by caluofmn on Aug 22, 2008 12:52 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And with a lefty on the mound Im guessing it'll need to be Delmon.
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by Corey Ettinger on Aug 22, 2008 12:52 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Delmon
Actually hits righties better than lefties so probably not!
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who 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 22, 2008 12:53 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nasty slider to Kubes for strike two
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by Corey Ettinger on Aug 22, 2008 12:53 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Man their bullpen is awesome.
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by Corey Ettinger on Aug 22, 2008 12:53 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
D Young!
lets get a double here huh? actually we have seemed to not be able to score people on second today…people not named Gomez of course
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 22, 2008 12:54 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Who is the next guy out of the pen? Bonser? Crain?... (gulp) Reyes?
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by Corey Ettinger on Aug 22, 2008 12:54 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
probably Crain
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who 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 22, 2008 12:55 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
With all the righties due up you'd think it would have to be.
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by Corey Ettinger on Aug 22, 2008 12:55 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ruiz PHing for Buscher?? where does he go now? help!!!!
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 22, 2008 12:55 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
no way he can play the field
since Morneau isn’t coming out. I’d assume Lamb at 3rd or Everett to short, Punto to third. Probably Lamb because of Everett’s hand injury.
by Hoya on Aug 22, 2008 12:57 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who plays third now?
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by Corey Ettinger on Aug 22, 2008 12:56 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ruiz!!!!
Go for broke big 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 22, 2008 12:56 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
lambchops!
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by Corey Ettinger on Aug 22, 2008 12:56 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
put a charge into a fly ball Ruiz! hit it in the air and with all that weight behind it will go out!
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 22, 2008 12:57 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, he sure hit it hard.
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by Corey Ettinger on Aug 22, 2008 12:58 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Argh!!!!
I can’t handle these games
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who 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 22, 2008 12:58 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
guessing Crain
although having a hard throwing righty might not be such a good idea with Tex, Vlad and Hunter coming up
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 22, 2008 12:59 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Guerrier for a third inning? :-P
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by Corey Ettinger on Aug 22, 2008 12:59 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
that would be funny
might as well put the ball on a tee
by caluofmn on Aug 22, 2008 1:00 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
never mind then
i don’t want to be singled to death
by caluofmn on Aug 22, 2008 1:02 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Midnight
I’m out. Surprise me boys and win!
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Aug 22, 2008 12:59 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
3 rally killing double plays
brutal….
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 22, 2008 12:59 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hola Jesse
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by Corey Ettinger on Aug 22, 2008 12:59 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
.....
Everett at SS, Punto at 3rd
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Aug 22, 2008 1:00 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Everett to SS, Punto to 3B, Crain pitching
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 22, 2008 1:00 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gotta save Lamb for pinch hitting situation I guess
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 22, 2008 1:00 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
skilled fat man
fails
come on uncle jesse give us another chance to win
by caluofmn on Aug 22, 2008 1:00 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You know what the problem is
I shaved this morning. Last time we had a game like this I busted out the razor late in the game and BAM, we won.
Sp if anyone has a good beard going, or any facial hair at all, start shaving now and we’ll win this thing.
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by Corey Ettinger on Aug 22, 2008 1:01 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rally Beard gents, Rally Beard.
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by Corey Ettinger on Aug 22, 2008 1:01 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
With this infield
Induce as many groundballs as you like Jesse
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who 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 22, 2008 1:02 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just dont hit it at Lambchops.
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by Corey Ettinger on Aug 22, 2008 1:02 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lambchops is riding the pine
hit it at him all you like
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 22, 2008 1:03 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
anybody know how well Lamb
has been hitting this month? pretty dog gone well
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 22, 2008 1:04 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He has been clutch more than once
so much so that his last 2 at bats were 4 pitch 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?
by caseintheface on Aug 22, 2008 1:05 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lamb in last 10 games
.316 avg
5 RBI
4 BB
2 Ks
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 22, 2008 1:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
AWESOME PICK BY EVERETT.
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by Corey Ettinger on Aug 22, 2008 1:03 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
EVERETT WITH A SHORT HOP PICKUP!!!
HE GONE!!!!! not via K but via nice play by SS
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 22, 2008 1:03 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ah poor Torii
he is 0-5…I feel sorry for him…NOT!
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 22, 2008 1:03 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thats why you're the man.
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by Corey Ettinger on Aug 22, 2008 1:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good, save your pitches Jesse
this one could keep going for 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 22, 2008 1:04 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Fine, since no one will step up with the razor, I'm going to start shaving my chest hair.
Mike Redmond would be ashamed of all of you.
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by Corey Ettinger on Aug 22, 2008 1:04 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Red Dawg
would only be impressed by naked shaving!
by caluofmn on Aug 22, 2008 1:05 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who says I'm not naked?
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by Corey Ettinger on Aug 22, 2008 1:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Holy shit it worked again!
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by Corey Ettinger on Aug 22, 2008 1:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damnit people get your razors out!
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by Corey Ettinger on Aug 22, 2008 1:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
400
400 post thread tonight
extra inning will do that I guess
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Aug 22, 2008 1:04 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
200 posts belong to the human gameday!!
just kidding! great performance by all (Twins and fans alike!)
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 22, 2008 1:05 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Doesn't Jesse want us to get an overflow going by 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 22, 2008 1:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
dont bother
this game SHOULD be over in a few posts….
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 22, 2008 1:08 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Human Gameday
it’s his board, we all just post here
by caluofmn on Aug 22, 2008 1:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
triple for Punto
and Torii cant catch..oh, oh
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 22, 2008 1:07 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gordo says that could have easily been Hunters first error
true?
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 22, 2008 1:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They wouldn't charge an error on a leaping catch attempt.
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by Corey Ettinger on Aug 22, 2008 1:08 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sweet
over Torii’s head… I love 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 22, 2008 1:07 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I just got here
But I’ve been watching. Biting my nails.
by Neil on Aug 22, 2008 1:07 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gomez
that’s hack, don’t bunt you idiot!
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who 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 22, 2008 1:08 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Go Go
Go Go was not the right batter in that situation
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Aug 22, 2008 1:09 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow.
Gomez is the worst hitter on our team.
by Neil on Aug 22, 2008 1:09 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You're just realizing this?
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by Corey Ettinger on Aug 22, 2008 1:10 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lets get Denarded!
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by Corey Ettinger on Aug 22, 2008 1:09 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
sac
I’ll take a sac fly right about now
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Aug 22, 2008 1:09 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey Gomez
When the samurai fail that badly they impale themselves with their own swords… think about 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 22, 2008 1:09 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hey
if we are beating Gomez about bunting. What about Span?
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 22, 2008 1:10 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gladden
Gladden was pretty upset there
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Aug 22, 2008 1:11 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rally Razor strikes again!
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by Corey Ettinger on Aug 22, 2008 1:10 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Span singles in Punto
a really late swing..the fielders stood up because they thought that was in the catchers glove thats how late he swung
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 22, 2008 1:11 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We just totally got Denarded.
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by Corey Ettinger on Aug 22, 2008 1:11 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thank you Span
You’re our 2009 starting CF
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who 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 22, 2008 1:11 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What are the chances
That Gomez goes down when Tolbert comes off the DL? Probably slim. But it might be smart.
by Neil on Aug 22, 2008 1:13 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tolbert is coming up when rosters expand
its official. Tolbert wont be ready yet and plus Gardy already has stated that
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 22, 2008 1:14 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
don't think so
but I can see him starting next season in Rochester
by caluofmn on Aug 22, 2008 1:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pour it on 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 22, 2008 1:11 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hey guess what?
if Casilla can get a base hit here..all the rabbits would have 2 hits!!!
Gomez = 2-5
Span = 2-4
Punto = 2-5
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 22, 2008 1:12 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice throw Rag Arm
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by Corey Ettinger on Aug 22, 2008 1:12 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Span steals without throw
Span and Gomez can cause havoc
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 22, 2008 1:13 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thes are more like Rabbits with freakin' lazers.
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by Corey Ettinger on Aug 22, 2008 1:13 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rabbits don't need to warm their food before they eat 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 22, 2008 1:14 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You seemed to have missed the obvious Austin Powers reference.
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by Corey Ettinger on Aug 22, 2008 1:14 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol
wasn’t that the purpose for the sharks?
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who 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 22, 2008 1:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
heart
I loooooove
Darnell
Denard Span
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Aug 22, 2008 1:13 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
oops
that was supposed to be striked through
its getting late
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Aug 22, 2008 1:14 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If Alexi can draw a walk and keep them from walking Mauer that'd be swell.
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by Corey Ettinger on Aug 22, 2008 1:14 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
See? I'm serious, people ought not to doubt the power of the rally beard.
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by Corey Ettinger on Aug 22, 2008 1:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh
Alexi that was ball 4 bud, you don’t have to be the hero, Span already was.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who 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 22, 2008 1:15 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Casilla moves Span to third
and Mauer fails
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 22, 2008 1:15 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This is going to be a tight one!!!
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who 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 22, 2008 1:15 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thank yous
To Punto and Span.
Let’s get ’em Nathan.
by Neil on Aug 22, 2008 1:15 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
actually looking at replays
thanks to Torii for missing that…he SHOULD have caught that
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 22, 2008 1:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Joe NATHAN TIME!!!
GET ON Your feet!
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 22, 2008 1:16 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You guys have fun
I’m going to the couch. I don’t want to miss this.
by Neil on Aug 22, 2008 1:16 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
watch Nathan will groove a fastball and we will be back to a tie game
just kidding…but if he does, remember I predicted it
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 22, 2008 1:17 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
are you crazy!
this is the team w/ a rally monkey
do not taunt the rally monkey!
by caluofmn on Aug 22, 2008 1:18 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
But we have the Rally BEARD which clearly trumps the rally monkey.
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by Corey Ettinger on Aug 22, 2008 1:19 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
was I taunting him?
no…I am saying that Anderson maybe will go deep on Nathan here! Its very much possible
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 22, 2008 1:19 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The bearded one will not allow it.
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by Corey Ettinger on Aug 22, 2008 1:19 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's enough out of you
Nathan doesn’t do homeruns
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who 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 22, 2008 1:19 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have just enough hair left around my nipple to finish this thing off.
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by Corey Ettinger on Aug 22, 2008 1:21 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you do not kid about game winning HR
in the house of the rally monkey
by caluofmn on Aug 22, 2008 1:21 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The fur is all gone now
Its on Nathan from here on out.
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by Corey Ettinger on Aug 22, 2008 1:22 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Peach fuzz on that!
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by Corey Ettinger on Aug 22, 2008 1:23 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hide any small animals
he has nothing left for tomorrow
by caluofmn on Aug 22, 2008 1:23 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good thing for the next couple days
Guerrier should be tired, Crain should still be fresh!
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who 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 22, 2008 1:18 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ahhh... back to classic Twins baseball.
13 baserunners, 2 runs.
Hard-nosed bullpen pitching.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who 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 22, 2008 1:21 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
a
a win is a win
I’ll keep taking wins
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Aug 22, 2008 1:22 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rodriguez Ks
HE GONE HE GONE!!!!!
AND THE TWINS WIN!!!!!!!!
without a YOU CAN PUT IT ON THE BOARD EITHER!!!!!!
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 22, 2008 1:23 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
GREAT WIN
Guerrier deserves credit. After pitching horribly, he held down a really potent lineup for 2 innings
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 22, 2008 1:24 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess we just beat Angels at their own game
Pitching and defense…
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who 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 22, 2008 1:24 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
2-3 2 out according to gameday
It was a long night, but i’ll take it.
West coast is our coast, Twinkies.
"I don't care about feelings." - Lou Piniella
by natetheskate on Aug 22, 2008 1:24 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
thank you Joe
apples and sugar cubes for Mr. Ed
and I’m done for the night
tied for the wildcard!
.5 out of the division
Win Twins!
by caluofmn on Aug 22, 2008 1:24 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Many props to:
Scott Baker
Denard Span
Nick Punto
Matt Guerrier
Torii Hunter (heh heh)
by Neil on Aug 22, 2008 1:24 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No props to
The 1st base ump. Note on baseball rules: Tie goes to runner. If the call had gone right on Morneau’s DP, we’d all be in bed by now.
by Neil on Aug 22, 2008 1:25 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
agree
Torii deserves a LOT of credit. EVERYBODY thank Torii.
Also, Gomez needs props too. If it werent for him, I think this game would have been over a lot sooner. He got us on the board!
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 22, 2008 1:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Game ball Baker
Kept the bullpen from losing this one
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who 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 22, 2008 1:24 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
moving
.5 game behind the Pale Hose
tied with the BoSox in the Wild Card
a good day today
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Aug 22, 2008 1:25 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Three Stars?
1. Baker – 8 IP, 4 hits, 1 R (HR), 2 BB, 6 Ks
2. Span – GW hit, 2-4, 1 RBI, 1 SB
3. Guerrier – 2 IP, 1 H, 2 BB, 1 K (great comeback after struggling in previous games)
Honorable Mention:
Gomez – 1st RBI Single, 1 SB, 2 hits
Hunter – gave up the triple to Punto which eventually won it for us!
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 22, 2008 1:29 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I
I can agree with that
Span had some good defensive plays too
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Aug 22, 2008 1:42 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gomez...
Newcomer to this blog— love pretty much everything I’ve read so far… Great community.
Very proud of Gomez tonight as I believe he put together his best at bat of the season since he somehow finagled a walk off of Papelbon earlier at home vs the Red Sox. He laid off four straight breaking balls then smacked another one for a long overdue clutch hit. I’m hoping that getting two hits off a damn good pitcher can be a nice confidence boost for him and get that bat of his going for the rest of the season.
by drew10 on Aug 22, 2008 2:17 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Is everybody ignoring
the fact that we’re tied for the wildcard now? The national media hasn’t even said a word on it yet.
by CARXRiedmann on Aug 22, 2008 9:49 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

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