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Game 127: Twins @ Angels

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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)

W-LGGSCGSHOSVBSIPHRERHRBBKERAWHIP
2008 - John Lackey 10-2 17 17 2 0 0 0 120.1 108 46 43 18 29 93 3.22 1.14

 

W-LGGSCGSHOSVBSIPHRERHRBBKERAWHIP
2008 - Scott Baker 7-3 20 20 0 0 0 0 119.2 118 52 52 17 26 101 3.91 1.20

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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

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

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

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

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

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

yeah

I don’t mind the Angel’s guys that much but not when they are playing the Twins

I’m hoping they keep offering the choice so I never have to listen to Hawk and DJ again

by caluofmn on Aug 21, 2008 10:48 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

pop up

and Tex doesnt score

by 33MorneauMVP 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

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

like said

I hope they get him some runs

by caluofmn on Aug 21, 2008 11:05 PM EDT up 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

"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

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

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

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

Wheres the Punto Fail Poster

by Tony_O 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

Game Over

Guerrier is Pitching

by Tony_O on Aug 22, 2008 12:21 AM EDT 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

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

better yet

let’s get the lead

by caluofmn 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

Casilla...

Make up for the last at bat

by JD34 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

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

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.

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 12:41 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

eh

they’ve been talking about Morneau getting nothing in to swing at
well that was in and he just looked at it

by caluofmn on Aug 22, 2008 12:42 AM EDT up 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?

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 12:42 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...

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 12:42 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

You probably dont want to.

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 12:44 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

3 Outs!

you did it Matt!

thank you Span

by caluofmn on Aug 22, 2008 12:50 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

popped up!!

Mauer makes the catch

by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 22, 2008 12:46 AM EDT 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

uh

thanks for sharing?

by caluofmn 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

Yaaaaay Torii!

Thanks for the triple!

by Neil on Aug 22, 2008 1:07 AM EDT 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 Ks

trying to do too much

by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 22, 2008 1:08 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

No.

Just sad about it.

by Neil 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

Rally Razor strikes again!

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by Corey Ettinger on Aug 22, 2008 1:10 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

GET NATHAN UP

Stand up and shout.

by Neil on Aug 22, 2008 1:11 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.

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 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

Late

Get used to it. 10 more days of this!

We’ll all be there for each other.

by Neil on Aug 22, 2008 1:15 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

If Alexi can draw a walk and keep them from walking Mauer that'd be swell.

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 1:14 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow

My shaving actually worked!

by .mnqwerd 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.

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 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

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

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

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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 1:21 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The fur is all gone now

Its on Nathan from here on out.

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 1:22 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Peach fuzz on that!

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 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

Good call

A prop or two to Gomez. But one note… get some better at-bats. Please.

by Neil 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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