Game 131: Twins @ Mariners
by Jesse on Aug 25, 2008 7:23 PM EDT
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Minnesota Twins at Seattle Mariners, Aug 25, 2008 10:10 PM EDT
Pregame
For the second time as a starter this year, the Twins are running up against right-hander Miguel Batista. On August 4, Minnesota lit up the 37-year old for six runs over three innings, and if I'm honest I'll be disappointed if they don't repeat that performance tonight in Seattle. He seems to have an affinity for walking hitters to the point that if he doesn't do it, there's something wrong; he's STILL walking more batters than he strikes out. The Mariners aren't oblivious of this fact, trying to keep him out of the rotation, but with Erik Bedard and Carlos Silva on the disabled list they're struggling to find four competent starters much less five. When your 3-4-5 starters are R.A. Dickey, Ryan Rowland-Smith and Ryan Feierabend, your season clearly isn't going the way you hoped it would. Opponents are throwing up a .920 OPS this season against Batista. Yikes.
To put a halt to their two-game skid the Twins launch Francisco Liriano, who's 4-0 in four starts since his return. Over 23.2 innings he's struck out 20, walked 10, given up 16 hits (just one homer) and allowed six runs (three earned). On the season opposing hitters are hitting .242/.355/.320, and that's about right as they still aren't squaring up well against Cisco with just a 14.7 line-drive percentage. Overall, his xFIP is 3.90, which is marginally better than his 4.24 traditional ERA. I recognize that the Twins may have set him up to succeed by lining him up against weaker opponents for the rest of the season, but A) there's nothing wrong with that and B) he's still getting good results. Tonight it'd be nice to see more of the same, but hopefully he can start getting ahead of more hitters more often, and can therefore start getting stretched into the seventh inning and beyond. He's completed six innings in only two of his four most recent starts, and right now this team needs its starters to be efficient.
For the Twins against a righty I'll wager: Span (RF), Casilla (2B), Mauer (C), Morneau (1B), Kubel (DH), Young (LF), Buscher (3B), Everett (SS), Gomez (CF)
And on the Seattle side of the coin I'm guessing: Suzuki (RF), Betancourt (SS), Ibanez (LF), Beltre (3B), Lopez (2B), Balentien (CF), Johjima (C) LaHair (DH), Cairo (1B)
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Let's go Twins!
Need to pick up a win tonight—Baltimore picked off the Sox, 4-3.
Sorry I can’t stick around for these West Coast games everybody…but it’ll be 3am here by first pitch. I’ll see you all tomorrow, so enjoy the game!
Marthaler—no lighting shit on fire.
Cmath—no peanut butter on the couch.
by Jesse on Aug 25, 2008 7:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Weird day...
…since Baltimore finished their suspended 12 inning game today, if they beat the White Sox in their actual game and the Twins win they’ll have gained 1.5 games today and will be in first by themselves.
by Twins Territory on Aug 25, 2008 7:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We will Be in First Place no Matter What
This is Great, Thanks Baltimore
by Tony_O on Aug 25, 2008 8:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No
if the White Sox win tonight and the Twins would lose, we’d be a game back.
by Twins Territory on Aug 25, 2008 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
B-more
can be good for 2 things…
Beating the Bitch Sox and the Wire, that show rocked.
I wonder if we’ll Everday Eddie tonight?
Win Twins!
by caluofmn on Aug 25, 2008 8:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The Wire
was great television! A lot of great characters, but I really loved Stringer and Prop Joe.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Aug 25, 2008 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I Have a Feeling
Being that he availible, he is going to be Pitching, Unless Liriano is just Lights out and can throw a complete game.
by Tony_O on Aug 25, 2008 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Twins Lineup
Twins (74-56)
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. Brian Buscher, 3B
8. Nick Punto, SS
9. Carlos Gomez, CF
Starting pitcher: LH Francisco Liriano
by Tony_O on Aug 25, 2008 8:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lineups
Twins (74-56)
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. Brian Buscher, 3B
8. Nick Punto, SS
9. Carlos Gomez, CF
Starting pitcher: LH Francisco Liriano
Mariners (48-92)
1. Ichiro Suzuki, RF
2. Yuniesky Betancourt, SS
3. Raul Ibanez, LF
4. Adrian Beltre, 3B
5. Jose Lopez, 2B
6. Wladimir Balentien, CF
7. Kenji Johjima, DH
8. Jamie Burke, C
9. Miguel Cairo, 1B
Starting pitcher: RH Miguel Batista
by Tony_O on Aug 25, 2008 9:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
game plan
do NOT give Ibanez anything to hit….Beltre, try to stay away from but go ahead and chase after him if you are ahead in the count. Suzuki – just get him out.
Most of all Liriano, work ahead. Its pretty tough to walk the Ms but it can be done. LETS GO GET SOME KS!
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 25, 2008 9:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I Would Like to See
Liriano Go 7, Nathan Gets the Save, and Just Like Old Times, Every Day Eddie Pitch the 8th
by Tony_O on Aug 25, 2008 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah same here
I would like to see Liriano go seven with a chance to go eight (which he of course wont do). Pitch count hovering somewhere around 87 pitches after 7 innings. K count: 7 batters. BB count: 1-2 (Ibanez and Ichiro).
Offensive side: Morneau blasts 21 of the year with a runner on board. Gomez goes 2-4 with a SB. Span goes 2-4 with a SB and RS. Casilla goes 3-4 with 1 2B.
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 25, 2008 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
White Sox
lead 4-3 in the bottom of the seventh.
by Twins Territory on Aug 25, 2008 9:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Update in Baltimore
Chicago leads Baltimore 4-3 in the bottom of the seventh
Baltimore has Cintron on first with one out and Roberts batting.
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 25, 2008 9:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
2 outs now and Cintron goes to second
Roberts bangs out to second and Cintron advances
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 25, 2008 9:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
and Markakis
strikes out Looking to end the inning, 4-3 Sox Top 8
by Tony_O on Aug 25, 2008 9:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Markakis Ks looking at a pitch
about 1-2 inches off the plate……
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 25, 2008 9:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
AAA Update
Swarzak pitching like is time in AA never happened this season
8IP, 7H, 1R, 2BB, 6K
Rochester rotation has been coming up huge 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 25, 2008 9:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Top 8
Chi Sox have runners on 1st and 2nd, nobody out
by Tony_O on Aug 25, 2008 9:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
inning over
bottom of the eight coming up
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 25, 2008 9:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
WHASSUP MINNESOTA
EDDIE G IN DA HOUSE, That was great if you didnt catch the start of game
by Tony_O on Aug 25, 2008 10:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
just on emotion
loving Eddie G being back w/ the Twins.
by caluofmn on Aug 25, 2008 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Eddie G being Back Just Excites Me
i thought the Twins made a Big Mistake Getting Rid of him when they did, now its just great to see him back
by Tony_O on Aug 25, 2008 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was sorry to see him go
but I was ok w/ it back then
He didn’t have that good a run in Seattle as well so at the time I thought it was ok
but I can see him really bringing some fire to the team and adding something to the Twins for the push.
If his arm is ok, we may be able to put our pen fears to rest
by caluofmn on Aug 25, 2008 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Uribe on second after single and error
with one out
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 25, 2008 10:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
how do you get 2 posts to come up at the same time?
Human Gameday indeed
by caluofmn on Aug 25, 2008 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am just the fleet fingered human gameday remember
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 25, 2008 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
as always mad props
sorry fellas get Da Wire in my head w/ all this B-More talk
I think my alter ego may be out in full effect tonight
by caluofmn on Aug 25, 2008 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
one out for the Twins
Lopez catches a Span liner
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 25, 2008 10:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
or rather a Casilla liner
and Mauer Ks
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 25, 2008 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Quick inning for Twins
Batista is pitching for a little dignity tonight after being knocked out of the rotation for awhile. Hopefully the Twins take it to him sooner rather than later.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 25, 2008 10:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Big Bad Bobby Jenks is on for the Sox
with a 4-3 Lead
by Tony_O on Aug 25, 2008 10:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
AJ grounds into inning ending DP
bottom of the ninth and Baltimore faces Jenks
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 25, 2008 10:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
so does anyone else really like
that the Twins are right there for the division lead and the wildcard?
I don’t think these guys will settle for the wildcard and so will play hard all the way but I’d have to think that knowing the wildcard is there might relax them
by caluofmn on Aug 25, 2008 10:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
going to be a lot easier
to just beat out Chicago, I’m not counting on a wild card
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 25, 2008 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I Agree, I think with the Acquisition of Eddie Guardado, this Team is going to discover a New Hunger and Just Destroy everybody
by Tony_O on Aug 25, 2008 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
glad you're excited about Eddie
personally I don’t think he’ll do much of anything
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 25, 2008 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gardy peaved
because he doesn’t have a go-to guy like he’s had in the past, unfortunately Eddie’s too old and too slow to be that guy for Gardy
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 25, 2008 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I Disagree
I Think Eddie will be able to be that 8th inning Guy, you look at where he was pitching, Texas, Their ballpark is where pitchers go to die, I Think Rick Anderson will be able to Develop Eddie into that 8th inning guy for the rest of the season, Plus, i think its that Veteran Former Twin that clubhouse needs to get rejuvinated.
by Tony_O on Aug 25, 2008 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know
asking to be good for the rest of the season, compared to the whole season might make a difference. Just leave it all on the field and all that
by caluofmn on Aug 25, 2008 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Alright
we’ll agree to disagree if that’s alright with you then, I think he’ll get shelled one too many times
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 25, 2008 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pitching in the Ballpark In Arlington
Affects your Stats Badly.
by Tony_O on Aug 25, 2008 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
b/c we are all Twins fans
I hope even you wouldn’t mind being wrong on this one.
It could happen, his arm has some question marks for sure but we hope b/c we are all unable to suit up and do it ourselves…
I hope it’s another great move by young Billy Haywood
by caluofmn on Aug 25, 2008 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh I'll be thrilled if I'm wrong
Proud to be a Twins fan first, just stating my opinion 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 25, 2008 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I feel the same way about my opinions
I just throw them out there but I’d be happy being wrong everytime if it meant the Twins have success…
After all if I was that smart, I’d be working for them and not just rooting for them
by caluofmn on Aug 25, 2008 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh and to answer my own question
I think the Wildcard helps, I can really see both the Bitch Sox and Twins making the post season this year
by caluofmn on Aug 25, 2008 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ibanez...
Man that dude is a tough out.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 25, 2008 10:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Note to Kubel and Buscher
That’s the deepest part of the ballpark, may want to try hitting it elsewhere
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 25, 2008 10:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Both hit it to that
left center alley
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 25, 2008 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
AA Update
3rd base prospect Danny Valencia homered for the 3rd night in a row
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 25, 2008 10:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Liriano
get that change-up down 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 25, 2008 10:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Eddie
You can’t help but respect Eddie. He gets the maximum out of his ability. The problem is that there isn’t much ability left. This is closer to getting Jesse Orosco than getting a great 8th inning guy. He may have to pitch the eighth because the Twins have no one left there.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Aug 25, 2008 10:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They do have guys
they just haven’t been used effectively
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 25, 2008 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They Have Guys
Like Breslow,Reyes and Boof who are hardly used, Then you have Guerrier and Crain who are Over Worked.
by Tony_O on Aug 25, 2008 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
plus all those guys have better stuff than Eddie
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 25, 2008 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whats with all the Negativity.
Lets wait and judge untill he actually pitches for us man.
by Tony_O on Aug 25, 2008 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol
well will probably get to make our first judgments tonight, chances are good we’ll see him i’m betting. Gardy’s probably twitching around in the dugout waiting to get his former go-to guy back in their to show the other “boys” in the bullpen how to get it done
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 25, 2008 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Johjima
what a dog he’s ended up being after a solid rookie season in the MLB
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 25, 2008 10:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
a dog who continues to fight off pitches from Liriano
and racking his pitch count up there once again
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 25, 2008 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Liriano
definitely having a hard time putting guys away tonight
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 25, 2008 10:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Close to 40 pitches for FL
Not what you want to see. He is throwing strikes, though.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Aug 25, 2008 10:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Liriano observations
Lots of strikes, fastball looks good. He’s probably a bit frustrated that he doesn’t have a go-to pitch that’ll get guys out 90% of the time.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 25, 2008 10:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Mariners Broadcasters
I don’t know if any of you are watching this game on MLBTV, but these Mariners Broadcasters are the worst I have ever heard. Even worse than Colorado. Dead air. Stupid pointless comments. The Twins are lucky to have the broadcast team that they do.
by WITwinsfan on Aug 25, 2008 10:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They are Horrible.
I have the Directtv Sports Pack, So i get all of these FSN’s, and i was Watching the Mariners Feed, because its the only one in HD, and These are the most annoying announcers ever, Worse than Hawk Harrelson. so bad, i just said screw HD for Tonight and switched to the Twins Regular TV Feed.
by Tony_O on Aug 25, 2008 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh no, you got Hawk in my head now, as if it wasn't enough coming from 33MorneauMVP
“He gone”
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 25, 2008 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Its Not He Gone tha Annoys Me
Put it on the Board, Yes, Is really F*ckin Annoying
by Tony_O on Aug 25, 2008 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I personally hate
the 0 run for the good guys, 1 kagillion runs for the other guys
but the put it on the board and he gone annoy the hell out of me too
by caluofmn on Aug 25, 2008 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah they are pretty damn bad
maybe it’s different if you are a M’s fan but I can’t see how
Extra Innings offers H & A broadcast choices, not every time but for the last month almost every series (thank gawd)
by caluofmn on Aug 25, 2008 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Span is safe at second
and he nearly overslid the bag
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 25, 2008 10:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Can't say it enough
Another great at bat by Span. I love how Batista was just like, man hit the ball so I can move on. Threw him a cookie on pitch 10, Span proceeded to foul it off. So then Batista was like, fine I’ll walk you then.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 25, 2008 10:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thank goodness
I was worried we were going to let Batista settle into a rhythm. He was pretty decent in his day when everything was working.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 25, 2008 10:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow, 1 hit and 1 run on the scoreboard
not very Twins Baseball-ish, normally it takes us like 4 hits to get our first run in
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 25, 2008 10:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
another basket catch
by Delmon!!!!
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 25, 2008 11:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
A run for
the Span man. This is what Gardy was looking for in Gomez, but he doesn’t have the patience. Both Span and Casilla were down on the count and got on. They really worked the pitcher.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Aug 25, 2008 11:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Suzuki
Didn’t realize how amazing a base stealer he is. Pretty amazing he was able to steal off Liriano and Mauer so easily. Over his career he has a 81.6% success ratio and a 89.6% over the past 3 years. That’s amazing.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 25, 2008 11:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Catch
He misses that catch and it is an inside the park homer.
by WITwinsfan on Aug 25, 2008 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You might not like the announcers
but they were absolutely right about Delmon. He really is shaky in the field.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Aug 25, 2008 11:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
what do you mean shaky?
if Delmon can get to it, he can catch it. He just usually gets bad breaks on the ball
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 25, 2008 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have to go w/ shakey as well
Young Mr. Young sometimes looks like my cousin in the field and she’s not a bad softball player
oooooooo snap!
by caluofmn on Aug 25, 2008 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he runs funny and swings like a girl a lot
the comparison works in my book!
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 25, 2008 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
which I suppose is why
he is hitting over .300 since June…I see
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 25, 2008 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 25, 2008 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
she had a pretty good 2nd half too
but hit for more POWER
oooooooooooo 2nd snap!
by caluofmn on Aug 25, 2008 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
they want to pass off the two nice catches
by Delmon as him being shaky and if it was another LF they would have been routine…NOT true
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 25, 2008 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Liriano
touching a little 94 today, unfortunately it’s really not making a difference
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 25, 2008 11:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
58 Pitches and not even out of the third
Not Looking Good for Frankie
by Tony_O on Aug 25, 2008 11:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Liriano/Santana Comparison
Right now Liriano basically has the same speeds Santana had during his prime on his fastball and changeup. 91-94mph on the fastball and 79-82 on the change. Unfortunately, scouts were wrong saying Liriano’s change was just as good as Santana’s. Liriano, especially when I watch him live, definitely slows his arm on the change.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 25, 2008 11:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Certainly not as good as Johan's
Liriano’s slider was and probably will be better than Johan’s. Santana also was a gold glove fielder (Liriano not) and was respectable at holding runners (Liriano not).
Francisco has plenty of stuff, but he’s raw. He isn’t all the way back, but he has better stuff than any of the other starters.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Aug 25, 2008 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Liriano
Looking like another 5 inning affair for the Franchise again tonight, here’s to hoping he might do 6.
Too bad the groundball tendency didn’t last. 7 fly outs to 1 ground out tonight.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 25, 2008 11:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lets go Kubes
remember who you’re playing bud, you like Seattle, remember?
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 25, 2008 11:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Damnit
not cool
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 25, 2008 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and Delmon swings like a girl and LINES a base hit back up the middle
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 25, 2008 11:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
and Delmon also runs like a girl and steals second
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 25, 2008 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that chick sure can rake
who said girls can’t play ball!
by caluofmn on Aug 25, 2008 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kind of nice
when the pitcher throws you a cookie the first pitch and the catcher has an arm made of rubber and fish glue
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 25, 2008 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh so I suppose
that Delmon is only hitting .300 since June because he only hits the cookie throwing pitchers…I see case….get a life.
Delmon is good and now we are just trying to pin it on a guy in case we dont make it into the playoffs.
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 25, 2008 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
nah
I’m just ripping to try for some laughs, this is yr one w/ Young and I expect he’ll get better for us
but w/ that said…
He needs to hit for more power, if not HR’s then doubles in the gap but he should hit HR’s
He needs to learn to play LF better b/c he looks “shakey” out there often
He needs to have better ABs overall
He’s a Twin so of course I want him to succeed and if the Twins miss the post season it’ll be on the whole team not one guy, for me at least
by caluofmn on Aug 25, 2008 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
calm down
we’re just being harsh on him because he has the ability to be a lot better than this. What concerns me is he’s continued his regression over the past couple of years and if he doesn’t start doing more than hitting groundballs up the middle, he’s not going to amount to much.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 25, 2008 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh and please see above
for and 2nd and in my case better rip at Young Mrs Young
by caluofmn on Aug 25, 2008 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ground ball up the middle you mean
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 25, 2008 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ulger you moron
You don’t run on Suzuki, bah!!!!! Go grab you’re lures, hitch up your Lund and get the flip outta here.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 25, 2008 11:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Burke
Should have run him over ala 2004
by WITwinsfan on Aug 25, 2008 11:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
THAT was a good slider
to K Balentien
by Eric in Madison on Aug 25, 2008 11:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
much better indeed
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 25, 2008 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
K number 2 for Liriano on 4 pitches
HE GONE!
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 25, 2008 11:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
33 you need to drop an audio file of you saying "He Gone!"
so I don’t hear Hawk in my head everytime
by caluofmn on Aug 25, 2008 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha
maybe I will do that sometime! :)
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 25, 2008 11:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He doesn't appear to have a lot of confidence
in his fastball. Which I kind of understand—some of them have been hit pretty hard.
by Eric in Madison on Aug 25, 2008 11:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
3 up 3 down
alright Liriano, have another quick inning
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 25, 2008 11:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I guess the offense is saving for Seattle's bullpen...
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 25, 2008 11:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Mauer throws down to second and Casilla threw it to Morneau and went into the dugout
oofta…Burke on third
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 25, 2008 11:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Casilla gets a little too amped up 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 25, 2008 11:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he's done a much better job of slowing the game down this year
but yeah just doing too much
he needs to just pick up where he left off before the injury, if he does that he’s golden
by caluofmn on Aug 25, 2008 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Long term there's no need to be worried
you can see though where his enthusiasm gets the best of him sometimes
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 25, 2008 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that hit right their is one of my favorites
its right up their with Razorblades to the Nut Sack
by Tony_O on Aug 25, 2008 11:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ichiro grounds out to Liriano
and Cairo doesnt advance
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 25, 2008 11:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow
Ibanez out on 1 pitch… mad props
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 25, 2008 11:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ahhh...no
denied by the stupid wall
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 25, 2008 11:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Note to 33MorneauMVP
Sorry if I’m too hard on Young. I know he’s still really young yet, it’s just been tough to see him regress from last year. While his power wasn’t obvious last year, he certainly had a bunch more doubles and a handful more HR’s. What’s concerning is that this is all part of an ongoing downward trend for him and his power output. The other parts that really bother me is that he has shown some good range in LF, but on certain days he just appears downright lazy. Finally, the part that’s maddening his that he continues to take the same poor at bats with the same poor results and shows no signs of improving or adapting his approach. And not to get overly negative, but hitting .300 is nice and all, but Tyner hit .300 most of the time and now he can’t even find a job. The point is, is that he has the size and ability to be a real force in the game and after 2+ years in the majors he’s showing more signs of regressing rather than progressing.
I’m a Twins fan to my very core. I guess I’m just extra hard on Delmon because I so badly want to see him become the kid that tore up the low minors and who was earmarked to become one of the next great hitters (power hitters) in the game.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 25, 2008 11:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
thats alright
I am usually a little too hard on the FANS…..it was tough to see Young struggle early on but now he is turning it around and becoming the player we traded for
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 25, 2008 11:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
At bats like those will have to change for him to continue to take the next steps
Batista got lazy in the last at bat throwing Delmon another fastball right down the middle on the first pitch and he got burned. This at bat was a classic set up that Delmon continues to not recognize. Fastballs hard in and then sliders away. He just looked over matched.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 25, 2008 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well the good news
Batista should be done or at least close to done, 95 pitches after spending a couple weeks in the bullpen. Would be hard pressed to think he’d come out for another inning.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 25, 2008 11:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Another quick inning for Liriano
95 pitches through 6 innings. Be interesting to see if they continue to protect Liriano or push him a bit. My money is on protecting 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 25, 2008 11:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I hate close games against crappy teams
C’mon guys go after this bullpen
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 25, 2008 11:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Great At Bat for Carlos
Showed Some Good plate Discipline.
by Tony_O on Aug 26, 2008 12:03 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sound the Hallelujah Chorus
Gomez takes his 20 walk of the 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 26, 2008 12:05 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just for a little reference
Slowey has thrown 17 walks in 509 plate appearances, Gomez has taken 20 in 481 at bats. So basically Gomez turns every pitcher into the control freak known as Kevin Slowey.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 26, 2008 12:08 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Span
A. First swung at the pitch instead of taking it and letting Gomez get in scoring position
then…
B. Not running when he hit the ball and getting tagged out by the catcher.
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 26, 2008 12:06 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
very rare miscue for Span
one of his outstanding traits during his call up has been his intelligence on the field, that was out the window during 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 26, 2008 12:09 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
its good to see Guerrier start to find his control and command again
1-2-3 go the Ms
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 26, 2008 12:12 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good Inning For Guerrier
and I Reckon Eddie G is about to start Warming up Baby
by Tony_O on Aug 26, 2008 12:12 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
lol
Gardy’s starting to twitch uncontrollably. Gardy’s inner voice: “Close game… go-to guy…. everybody failed… good ol’ days… eddie… come back eddie… Wait! I just conned our new GM into bring back my favorite, abusable toy! Yey…” Snap back to reality. “Andy, call the pen. Get Eddie 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 26, 2008 12:17 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Starters coming together
All 5 of our current starters have had very different seasons to be sure, but it’s certainly a good time to all be performing well together.
Current ERA’s
3.74 Baker
3.74 Slowey
3.78 Blackburn
3.83 Liriano
3.90 Perkins
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 26, 2008 12:13 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Guerrier
good to see him coming back to his normal self
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 26, 2008 12:13 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
C'mon guys
Doctor, Kowbell… puts some runs 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 26, 2008 12:19 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Damnit...
You know Morneau’s starting to come around too when he’s ripping it pretty hard the other way.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 26, 2008 12:21 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Another shot Delmon
C’mon kid, put together a good 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 26, 2008 12:22 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
that'll do...
Hopefully the day will come when those at bats regularly turn into doubles and homeruns, but today we’ll take 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 26, 2008 12:24 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
YEAH Delmon!
Check out Goal Line Blitz, a fun web-based American footbal MMORPG
http://goallineblitz.com/game/signup.pl?ref=2882412
by joeiscool12 on Aug 26, 2008 12:23 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
KUBEL DELIVERS
Now EDDIE G can Show he has what it takes to be the setup man.
by Tony_O on Aug 26, 2008 12:23 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Young delivers
and Buscher is out on a nice play by Lopez
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 26, 2008 12:24 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The Metrodome rock music is playing in my head
rewind 3 to 4 years 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 26, 2008 12:25 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Eddie
It would be just classic if he put two guys on and then struck out the last 2 hitters in the inning.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 26, 2008 12:26 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What's sad to all the other guys who've been working their asses off all year
Is that one good showing here and he’ll be anointed the set up man for the rest of the year.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 26, 2008 12:28 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Eddie retires the first batter he faces
on one pitch! Welcome back!
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 26, 2008 12:28 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
WELCOME BACK EDDIE GUARDADO
Breezes through the 8th, 3 straight Pop Ups
by Tony_O on Aug 26, 2008 12:31 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
and Eddie gets the dangerous Ibanez and has a 1-2-3 inning in his return to the Twins
12 Ms retired in a row
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 26, 2008 12:32 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And Gardy declares himself victorious
“All Hail the Grizzled Veteran”
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 26, 2008 12:33 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Alright, if we're going to play small tonight...
do this right and get the insurance run 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 26, 2008 12:38 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
boo!!!!
Fine then, save your runs for the next couple of 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 26, 2008 12:42 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lil Epic Battle
between Lopez and Nathan here
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 26, 2008 12:49 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lopez
beat Nathan during last series
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 26, 2008 12:50 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That hurts
If you aren’t going to score runs you gotta do these other things like having an untouchable pen and a rock solid 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 26, 2008 12:51 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'd go right after Clement
he’s at least a solid shot to K
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 26, 2008 12:52 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well boys
you’re going to pay the price again for not doing the “little things”, like getting the gift insurance run in the 8th
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 26, 2008 12:53 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This is why I worry about this team
Does it matter if we make the playoffs when we can’t handle situations like this? We’ve lost a lot of close games like this all year because of poor fielding, bad decision making and a complete inability to put teams away.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 26, 2008 12:55 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ha ha
now Gardy his going to have to rely on Crain and Breslow!
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 26, 2008 12:56 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Somebody just
hit a 2-run shot and end this one. Can’t afford to go multiple extra innings against the home team, just doesn’t bode well.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 26, 2008 12:57 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
2 run shot will probably belong to Morneau!
or else a solo homer as Mauer taps out
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 26, 2008 12:59 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, we can say with some certainty
That Joe has had 2 blown saves that weren’t his fault. This one and the one in KC with the botched diving play by Young.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 26, 2008 12:58 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
C'mon Morneau
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 26, 2008 12:59 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Morneau trying to do too much
gotta wait for a better pitch than that Doctor
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 26, 2008 1:01 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kubes...
and juiced!
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 26, 2008 1:03 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well now
the heart of the order failed to make Putz work at all so we’ll see him for another inning, pending we go 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 26, 2008 1:03 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Looks like it's just me and you left MVP
If this game goes another 3 hours, maybe Jesse will roll around…
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 26, 2008 1:06 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
oh sorry
lol
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 26, 2008 1:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm here, lol.
Twins Fix
http://www.twinsfix.com
by Andersklasen on Aug 26, 2008 1:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That-a-boy Crain
No Mercy!!!
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 26, 2008 1:07 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nothing is more exhausting
Than West coast extra inning affairs.
sigh.
by Neil on Aug 26, 2008 1:08 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
against the worst team in the league no doubt
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 26, 2008 1:09 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Indeed.
I’ve watched every pitch… and there’s no reason we shouldn’t be in the locker room with the win right now.
by Neil on Aug 26, 2008 1:10 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
agreed
this is brutal stringing this thing along like 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 26, 2008 1:14 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh bummer
just missed on the hook
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 26, 2008 1:09 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
and juiced!!!
one more 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 26, 2008 1:10 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
To the 11th.
C’mon, boys… let’s let me go to bed.
by Neil on Aug 26, 2008 1:11 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Alright, 33MorneauMVP, time to summon the spirit of the Hawk
“You can put it on the board…. YES!!!!”
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 26, 2008 1:12 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
*shudder...*
That’s awful even when it’s meant for us…
by Neil on Aug 26, 2008 1:13 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OMG!!!!
It’s Dickey!!!! Give us some more wild pitches!!!!
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 26, 2008 1:13 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
no more putz
Dickey is in? It’s time to win this one.
by Hoya on Aug 26, 2008 1:13 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Back to Back to Back homers coming right up.
Twins Fix
http://www.twinsfix.com
by Andersklasen on Aug 26, 2008 1:14 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I wanna see Ruiz come in
And belt a hanging knuckler
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 26, 2008 1:16 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Blast that knuckleball.
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http://www.twinsfix.com
by Andersklasen on Aug 26, 2008 1:16 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
boo!!!!
C’mon guys
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 26, 2008 1:16 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
that was pathetic
This team is acting like it wants to lose 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 26, 2008 1:17 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Delmon's gotta feel pretty weak
Considering the knuckleballer came at him with 3 straight fastballs and beat 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 26, 2008 1:19 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He won't hear the end of that for a while.
Twins Fix
http://www.twinsfix.com
by Andersklasen on Aug 26, 2008 1:20 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jesse's
been addicted to his high heat the last couple of 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 26, 2008 1:20 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
nice to see him bust out the bender
more often too
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 26, 2008 1:21 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's
It’s 6:21 am in London right now. What is Jesse doing? Is he going to sleep the day away…or is he hungover?
Twins Fix
http://www.twinsfix.com
by Andersklasen on Aug 26, 2008 1:22 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
not that way
Beltre is up with one on…one out
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 26, 2008 1:23 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Beltre hits a 2 run homer
and the Twins lose! and we fall one game out! SHIT!
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 26, 2008 1:24 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Jesse...
He attacked and went right after 5 straight hitters and beat them all. Than he pussy footed around with Ibanez.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 26, 2008 1:25 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I am infuriated right now
Why wouldn’t you put in Nathan for two innings, Gardy? Maybe Crain would still blow it in the 11th, but at least he wouldn’t be in his second inning. What else is there for a manager to manage at this point?
"I don't care about feelings." - Lou Piniella
by natetheskate on Aug 26, 2008 1:26 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Beltre
is a good hitter and smells the blood when he should. Jesse didn’t stay on the offensive and they smelled his fear.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 26, 2008 1:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know it's a long way to go still
But this team isn’t playing like it wants it or deserves it for that matter. See you tomorrow boys. Here’s to hopping they put up a crooked number tomorrow.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 26, 2008 1:26 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Damn, 3 in a row.
Just as I was starting to actually feel optimistic for the first time this season.
Oh well.
by MNPundit on Aug 26, 2008 12:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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