Game 127: Twins @ Angels
by Jesse on Aug 21, 2008 7:26 PM EDT
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PrintMinnesota 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
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?
Smalls plays SS for both teams
who’s getting the kegs for 1B and 3B?
hey we allowing ghost runners today?
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
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!
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…..
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
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.
there's no crying in baseball!
maybe he’ll be so choked up he’ll punch Morneau and take out Mauer at the plate
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.
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?
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
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!
nice
best of luck to you too
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Aug 21, 2008 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions
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?
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
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.
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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
1-0
as Baker threw it right where Tex hits the weakest. low and inside he hits only .117 before that one
I am really liking this ESPN Gameday thingy
it shows a nice spray chart and average in certain areas!
Delmon
Delmon now in a 0-16 slump
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Aug 21, 2008 10:26 PM EDT reply actions
good morning good afternoon and good night to Harris too!
I hope to see less of those from the Twins tonight
3rd K for Baker
as he Ks Anderson! Only mistake was to Tex and that wasnt exactly a mistake pitch either…..
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.
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
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
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?
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
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!
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
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
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
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?
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?
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
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
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?
dang@
Grady Sizemore had 7 RBI today
that guy is good
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Aug 21, 2008 11:06 PM EDT reply actions
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
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?
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?
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
what a good AB by Gomez
took his time…looked at some balls and then got the pitch he liked. GREAT AB
I
I would love to see a double steal
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Aug 21, 2008 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions
+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
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?
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
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.
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
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?
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
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?
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
at
at least Lackey threw some pitches that inning
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Aug 21, 2008 11:31 PM EDT reply actions
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?
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
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
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
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?
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?
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
just thought that maybe Gardy (knowing Gardy) wouldnt send him out
since he has had to wiggle out of several jams
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?
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
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
nice
GREAT inning for shake n Bake
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Aug 21, 2008 11:54 PM EDT reply actions
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?
94 Pitches
I really hope he’s out for the 8th. With the bullpen’s struggles he needs to be out for the 8th.
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
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?
Gomez
Gomez on, here comes the Bunt Brigade
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Aug 21, 2008 11:57 PM EDT reply actions
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
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?
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?
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
huh
yeahhh…
advatange US!
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Aug 22, 2008 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions
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?
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
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
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?
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
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?
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?
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
0-2
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
I hate Hawk
I like making fun of him
put it on the board…YES (hopefully that happens this next half inning)
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!!!!!!!
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
the lawnmower
Baker is just mowin’ them down
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Aug 22, 2008 12:10 AM EDT reply actions
"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?
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
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?
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.
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
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
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
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
yes
Buscher with a double
weee
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Aug 22, 2008 12:17 AM EDT reply actions
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
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
Especially with the top of the order due up next inning
What would my life be like without the '91 World Series?
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?
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
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?
Bright side
Well hey looking at the bright side if matty can somehow get threw this inning maybe he’ll find his confidence
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?
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?
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?
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?
try to get him to chase and if he takes it
then throw a curveball on the low outside portion of the plate
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
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?
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
Is Frankie coming back out for another frame?
What would my life be like without the '91 World Series?
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
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?
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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?
Im going to Bed,
I Cant Take this Anymore, Hey Maybe My Departure will Give the Twins a Win, Good Night Twins Territory!
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?
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