Game 133: Twins @ Mariners
by Jesse
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Minnesota Twins @ Seattle Mariners
Pregame after the jump...
Pregame
On August 17 the Twins welcomed Ryan Feierabend to the major leagues with a 6-run bombardment. He lasted three innings, striking out and walking one batter. With all due credit he bounced back against the A's, giving up just one run over five innings on his 23rd birthday. With a sub-90's fastball and average stuff, hopefully the Twins offense can get it right tonight.
Glen Perkins is 7-1 with a 3.39 ERA over his last 10 starts, giving up 67 hits and 16 walks over 66.1 innings. He's still not striking many guys out (just 29 in that span), but have nevertheless been effective. His keys, as always, are to keep the ball in the park and to be aggressive; he doens't have the stuff to nit-pick around the dish and hope the opposing hitters take cuts on the bad ones. He needs to keep the ball in play to record outs, and recently his ground-ball and fly-ball rates have levelled off--each sitting at exactly 39.5%--which makes the hits he does give up less dangerous. Hopefully he keeps it that way.
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Awfully surprised
Perkins hasn’t hit a dead arm period after logging very few innings the past two years. The good news though is he actually looks to be getting stronger down the stretch. Hopefully he can avoid those nasty brick walls today.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on
Aug 27, 2008 3:58 PM EDT
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Twins lineup in
Span CF
Casilla 2B
Redmond C
Morneau 1B
Ruiz DH
Kubel RF
Young LF
Harris 3B
Punto SS
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on
Aug 27, 2008 4:01 PM EDT
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Couple notes
-Mauer getting a much deserved day off.
-Gomez getting a much earned day off.
-Our “power” guys 4-7 would do well to put some crooked numbers in today.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on
Aug 27, 2008 4:03 PM EDT
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Our "power" guys would
do well to produce, period. Morneau’s put up a homer and a couple of doubles recently, but he’s still swinging at some bad pitches, like he’s forcing it. A homer from time to time from someone else in the 5, 6, 7 holes would be nice, too.
by Jesse on
Aug 27, 2008 4:11 PM EDT
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Agree
Morneau has been pressing for sure. He’s been swinging at a lot of bad pitches because he’s not convinced anyone behind him will produce. And why should he he has no reason to. Morneau could easily have 100 BB this season, but 1. That’s not really his style and 2. He knows with the current group that’s not necessarily going to equate to more runs.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on
Aug 27, 2008 4:25 PM EDT
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What I wouldn't give for a return of '06 Cuddyer right about now.
by Jesse on
Aug 27, 2008 4:36 PM EDT
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Ah yes
20+ HR’s, 100+ RBI’s and 100+ R’s can have that warm and fuzzy affect
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on
Aug 27, 2008 4:54 PM EDT
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Think he'll ever replicate anything close to that?
I don’t really. Kind of started thinking hard about it and it was probably mostly the perfect storm of having Mauer in front of him and Morneau and Hunter behind him. Cuddyer is a flawed hitter for sure, but it didn’t matter because pitchers were more willing to take their chances with him than the I’ll crush anything version of Morneau and the always free swinging Hunter behind 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 27, 2008 4:58 PM EDT
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I think he's capable of it.
He just has to stay healthy, first. Second, he needs to find a way to get back into the lineup. Third, I want to say he needs to be more aggressive, but the reality is that he might need to be more patient and pick the right pitches to swing at. He gets fooled a lot.
by Jesse on
Aug 27, 2008 6:01 PM EDT
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Thank God
Kowbell almost grounded into the dreaded rally killer.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on
Aug 27, 2008 4:59 PM EDT
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No Delmon!!!
Change-up down the middle from a lefty, you’re supposed to pull that!!! Oh well, at least we got the scoring started early.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on
Aug 27, 2008 5:01 PM EDT
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You know when we're getting desperate
and the 4-7 guys are manufacturing runs instead of racking it 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 27, 2008 5:02 PM EDT
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Wow an XBH
There’s hope yet!!!
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on
Aug 27, 2008 5:03 PM EDT
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Harris
Is actually second on the team in doubles…
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on
Aug 27, 2008 5:16 PM EDT
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Perkins is our ace
Who’d a thunk it?
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
by cmathewson on
Aug 27, 2008 5:10 PM EDT
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Funny how that works
At least he’s struck a couple so far today, an ability he’s seemingly forgotten since becoming a starter this year.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on
Aug 27, 2008 5:13 PM EDT
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Time to win a freaking game here.
"You can't sit on a lead and run a few plays into the line and just kill the clock. You've got to throw the ball over the damn plate and give the other man his chance. That's why baseball is the greatest game of them all."
~ Earl Weaver
"In God we trust. All others must provide evidence."
~ Billy Beane
by AdamOnFirst on
Aug 27, 2008 5:13 PM EDT
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Alright 1st and 2nd nobody out
time to start pounding boys, nobody wants you to be the nice guys from Minnesota anymore
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on
Aug 27, 2008 5:34 PM EDT
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What's Delmon's foul ball percentage?
Just rip it man!
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on
Aug 27, 2008 5:35 PM EDT
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I think I'm going to be sick
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on
Aug 27, 2008 5:37 PM EDT
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The Human Gameday
Is nowhere to be found I guess.
Span! Span! Wonderful Span!!!! There’s hope yet 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 27, 2008 5:43 PM EDT
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The saddest part when Casilla got hurt
Was that I knew it was very improbable that he’d come back as hot as he was before. Oh well, there’s hope for October.
by TMW on
Aug 27, 2008 5:45 PM EDT
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He's been hitting the ball fairly hard
Especially yesterday, but they haven’t necessarily been falling in. Give it time yet.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on
Aug 27, 2008 5:46 PM EDT
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No sign of breaking out the hook yet
Like to see that more from Perkins, gives him the ability to work up and down in the zone and not just side to side
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on
Aug 27, 2008 5:48 PM EDT
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On this road trip
Has the infield been slow this road trip or have a disproportional amount of dinky infield hits fallen in lately?
by TMW on
Aug 27, 2008 5:49 PM EDT
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Sweet!!!
0-0 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 27, 2008 5:49 PM EDT
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Since we didn't put this Seattle team in it's place during earlier matchups
Playing against the Twins is like a totally different season for them. Where they can pretend to play like a team, support each other, have dramatic comebacks and fight to the bitter end. This is what we get for being Minnesota nice. Meanwhile Chicago spends every night being assholes and putting every other pitch in the bleachers…
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on
Aug 27, 2008 5:53 PM EDT
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Oh man you can just feel this coming
This game is going to get ugly in a hurry
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on
Aug 27, 2008 6:01 PM EDT
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Oh man
And Perkins wiggles out. Felt like an all out implosion was eminent there though.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on
Aug 27, 2008 6:03 PM EDT
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Somebody needs to stand up in the dugout
And give these guys a reality check and just declare, “That is enough!”
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on
Aug 27, 2008 6:04 PM EDT
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C'mon Delmon
Two 78mph change ups right down the middle and that’s the best you can 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 27, 2008 6:08 PM EDT
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I know I only made it to college ball
But as a right-handed power hitter, those pitchers were sent over folks heads.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on
Aug 27, 2008 6:10 PM EDT
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Well
Twins hand another quality start to another bum pitcher.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on
Aug 27, 2008 6:09 PM EDT
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Two up two down in the 7th for Perk.
C’mon buddy…
by Jesse on
Aug 27, 2008 6:12 PM EDT
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Despite it all
The pitch count is respectable again and he’s in a position to log some innings.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on
Aug 27, 2008 6:14 PM EDT
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DUDE!!!
Perkins just walked Johjima! He has a 4.3% WALK RATE!!!!!
ARRGGH!!
by Jesse on
Aug 27, 2008 6:14 PM EDT
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Dude
Weak man, weak…
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on
Aug 27, 2008 6:17 PM EDT
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Alright you got 2 options right here
K Cairo on 3 pitches, or put a 94 mph heater right in his face
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who 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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Aug 27, 2008 6:17 PM EDT
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Back to back walks to two guys who simply don't walk.
Johjima: 4.3%
Clement: 6.6%
by Jesse on
Aug 27, 2008 6:18 PM EDT
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That fastball was a cookie
Glad that was Cairo and not anyone else
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who 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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Aug 27, 2008 6:18 PM EDT
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No sign of the breaking ball again for Perkins
Really think he needs to bring that out more to give them something to think about. The fastball, slider and change are all on the same plane and usually only have about 6-8 mph differences. Idk…
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on
Aug 27, 2008 6:21 PM EDT
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I'm going home
Hope there’s good news when I get home in 45 minutes.
by TMW on
Aug 27, 2008 6:21 PM EDT
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Punto caught stealing 2nd.
Suck. My. Balls.
Jebus.
by Jesse on
Aug 27, 2008 6:23 PM EDT
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Span singles.
Way to fuck it up, Punto.
This team needs a swift kick in the ass.
by Jesse on
Aug 27, 2008 6:24 PM EDT
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I hate this team right now
We’re trying to manufacture runs against a last place team right after the Sox just finished pummeling them like 30-8 over 3 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?
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Aug 27, 2008 6:27 PM EDT
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We need a little Gardy ejection
to get the energy level up right now. Somebody get the pitcher to throw at one of our guys or something.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who 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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Aug 27, 2008 6:29 PM EDT
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Right now it looks like everybody getting ready to hop on a plane
To the Patty Cake convention in Oakland, where we can make more bottom feeder friends and spread the word about how Minnesotans and their professional sports teams are just so gosh darn nice.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on
Aug 27, 2008 6:33 PM EDT
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Ibanez
Who didn’t see that coming, even these bottom feeders know where the jugular is located…
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who 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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Aug 27, 2008 6:34 PM EDT
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Ibanez again
He owns the Twins.
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Aug 27, 2008 6:35 PM EDT
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Something needs to change with this team and quick,
or it’ll be over in another week.
It just takes one bounce, but we need it right now.
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Aug 27, 2008 6:35 PM EDT
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Maybe we just need to hit rock bottom again
To actually wake up, being swept by Seattle might accomplish 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?
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Aug 27, 2008 6:36 PM EDT
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If it's a slap in the face that wakes them up, okay.
But with this younger team I hope it doesn’t just push them into a spiral.
by Jesse on
Aug 27, 2008 6:37 PM EDT
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Watch Justin try to do too much
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?
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Aug 27, 2008 6:37 PM EDT
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Nevermind!!!
I’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 27, 2008 6:38 PM EDT
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Bail out Perk!
Just like Baker, he at least should get a no-decision.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on
Aug 27, 2008 6:37 PM EDT
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Somebody Park one
So we can leave with some shred of dignity
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on
Aug 27, 2008 6:39 PM EDT
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Big at-bat for Ruiz
He Does Not Fail!
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Aug 27, 2008 6:41 PM EDT
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Oh man
please let this be real, please please. Don’t suck, don’t suck, don’t suck…. BAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who 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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Aug 27, 2008 6:41 PM EDT
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I got a fever!!!
And the only prescription is more KOWBELL!!!!
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who 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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Aug 27, 2008 6:43 PM EDT
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Hey tinkerbell!!!
Keep fouling them off, maybe they’ll get bored
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who 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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Aug 27, 2008 6:43 PM EDT
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Aaaa...cheww!!!!
Oh excuse me… I’m allergic to grown men hitting like little fairy girls. Got some fairy dust in my nostrils there.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
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Aug 27, 2008 6:45 PM EDT
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Buscher for Harris
and a lefty in for the M’s. Buscher’s splits vs. lefties—-ugly!
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on
Aug 27, 2008 6:45 PM EDT
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Gardy played his hand too soon there.
Harris is actually having a decent game… he must really be on Gardy’s shit list.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who 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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Aug 27, 2008 6:47 PM EDT
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Note to Delmon Young
GROW A PAIR!!!!!
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who 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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I'd rather have Harris vs. Greene
than Buscher vs. the lefty. Also Kubel is out of the game. They had better take the lead.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on
Aug 27, 2008 6:47 PM EDT
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Buscher base hit
6-4 Twins. Now lets hold them and get out of town
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Aug 27, 2008 6:47 PM EDT
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Now that's a real man taking care of business
Thanks Buscher
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who 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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Aug 27, 2008 6:48 PM EDT
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Okay
I eat all of my words (until Buscher makes a bad defensive play).
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That's okay
I thought it was a bad move too, but sometimes it works out anyways.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who 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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Buscher!!!
Biggest hit of his career!
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
by cmathewson on
Aug 27, 2008 6:48 PM EDT
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Alright boys
This is the point where you say enough is enough, rack it up and put this one out of reach!!! See it’s okay to take out your frustrations on last place teams.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on
Aug 27, 2008 6:50 PM EDT
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Who pitches the 8th?
Guerrier, Eddie?
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on
Aug 27, 2008 6:51 PM EDT
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Anyone else wanna put a bet on the table?
50 bucks on Guardado 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 27, 2008 6:51 PM EDT
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Oh you missed your opportunities
I could’ve been down 50 bucks
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on
Aug 27, 2008 6:53 PM EDT
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Three righthanders due up
I think it will be Guerrier. He was warming last inning.
Hey, a chance for Perkins to go 12-3.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on
Aug 27, 2008 6:53 PM EDT
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Excellent inning for the Twins.
Now let’s pull this one out boys!
I’m off to bed guys. Win Twins!!
by Jesse on
Aug 27, 2008 6:54 PM EDT
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I win!
Let’s hope Guerrier is “back to normal”.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on
Aug 27, 2008 6:54 PM EDT
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Give'em the hook 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 27, 2008 6:56 PM EDT
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I mean Guerrier
Wrong struggling reliever…
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on
Aug 27, 2008 6:56 PM EDT
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Eiddie, eddie, eddie
lol, love it.
Gardy’s it guy once 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 27, 2008 6:58 PM EDT
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I guess Guerrier
is now a ROOGY.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on
Aug 27, 2008 6:58 PM EDT
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Well we've been losing all series
Gardy misses pacing out to the mound making an excessive amount of pitching changes.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on
Aug 27, 2008 7:00 PM EDT
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Ohh....
It just wouldn’t be Eddie without some intrigue…
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on
Aug 27, 2008 7:02 PM EDT
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Actually I don't fault Gardy much for his pitching selections
but I think he might be overmanaging a bit by using Guerrier for just one hitter.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on
Aug 27, 2008 7:03 PM EDT
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Nervous time again
How much does Eddie have in the tank! Not much.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on
Aug 27, 2008 7:10 PM EDT
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Old man syndrome
rearing it’s head 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 27, 2008 7:04 PM EDT
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And the young one saves the day
Span… you’re my hero (tear… tear…).
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on
Aug 27, 2008 7:06 PM EDT
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Man, not sure if that was the right move, bringing in Guardado there. Oh well, hindsight 20/20 and all that.
by nathaneide on
Aug 27, 2008 7:05 PM EDT
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Damn
Morneau almost had it there… that would have been nice.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on
Aug 27, 2008 7:11 PM EDT
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Gardy over managing again
Ruiz isn’t really all that slow, and you don’t pinch run for him (especially with the weakest hitter on the team) unless your positive he wont hit 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 27, 2008 7:13 PM EDT
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Than you don't pull your tired catcher off the bench
when he clearly needed a full day off
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on
Aug 27, 2008 7:15 PM EDT
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Mauer, rolls it over
to the second basemen on the first pitch. Mauer obviously wanted no part in 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 27, 2008 7:15 PM EDT
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Raul Ibanez swings on a 3-0 count to end the game
Would have been ball 4, Raul.
"I don't care about feelings." - Lou Piniella
by natetheskate on
Aug 27, 2008 7:20 PM EDT
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Thank God that nightmare is over
Onward to Oakland. Hopefully our boys find what’s between their legs soon 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 27, 2008 7:22 PM EDT
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Thank god we didn't get swept
OK, 3-4 so far on this road trip. If we can grab 2 in Oakland and at least split in Toronto we’ll be 7-7, which I’ll take.
"I don't care about feelings." - Lou Piniella
by natetheskate on
Aug 27, 2008 7:22 PM EDT
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Pretty tough to split
a three game series. It is four in Oak-town, a day off and then three in Canada.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on
Aug 27, 2008 7:27 PM EDT
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Span
A hero again. Nice “hold” Eddie.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on
Aug 27, 2008 7:27 PM EDT
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I am glad Rauuuul swung at the 3-0 pitch
especially since Lopez was on deck and had good success against Joe.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on
Aug 27, 2008 7:30 PM EDT
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Here's a trade...
that would hurt and help both teams—Kubel for Ibanez. Both of them tortured the other team.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on
Aug 27, 2008 7:32 PM EDT
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One blown save from a series win on the road
Not as bad as it seemed at the time. Then again, even back waxing isn’t so bad after it’s over.
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
by cmathewson on
Aug 27, 2008 7:38 PM EDT
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Great game....
I had to listen to it in the car on the way back from a retirement party. Perkins pitched well and all though Gardado made it a nail bitter, I knew Nathan would slam the door in their faces. Lets get out of Seattle and into a happier place. I am glad to see Morneau is out of his slump and that Mauer got a night off. He could probably use a few more. Anyway Perkins gave me a fantasy win so I am a happy camper sitting here having a victory drink. Go Twins…
by Beerbear on
Aug 28, 2008 12:10 AM EDT
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