Game 148: Twins @ Orioles
by Jesse on Sep 13, 2008 6:07 PM EDT
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Minnesota Twins at Baltimore Orioles, Sep 13, 2008 5:05 PM EDT
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Top of the 4th...
…Twins up 4-1…
Kubel and Morneau have doubled, and along with Buscher have an RBI. Span hit his fifth homer of the year.
by Jesse on Sep 13, 2008 6:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Garett Guezman
is in some trouble.
by Twins Territory on Sep 13, 2008 6:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yikes.
Oh. My. God.
I think I just threw up a little, in the back of my mouth.
by Jesse on Sep 13, 2008 6:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd say
Guess it’s good we didn’t add him to the 40-man last off-season and let him go in the Rule 5.
by Twins Territory on Sep 13, 2008 6:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
At the very least.
If that’s true…what a freak.
by Jesse on Sep 13, 2008 6:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Morneau: 2-for-2, BB
Justin’s having a good afternoon so far…
by Jesse on Sep 13, 2008 6:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully
it’ll carry into the night as well.
by Twins Territory on Sep 13, 2008 6:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
WOW
from GameDay, that ball looked like it was a few feet short from a 3-run bomb.
by Twins Territory on Sep 13, 2008 6:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow.
Gameday showed Kubel’s ball left the yard…did they rob him of a home run??
by Jesse on Sep 13, 2008 6:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm not watching it tonight.
I should be, but I’m watching a movie in bed with the girl…so, no sound…
by Jesse on Sep 13, 2008 6:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
c'mon Baker
let’s be a little more efficient in the strike zone.
by Jesse on Sep 13, 2008 6:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Another good start today for Baker.
Looking at his pitch count, he should be able to cruise through six. If he can make it a short inning, we could see him go seven.
I’m crossing my fingers.
by Jesse on Sep 13, 2008 6:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Especially
with a double-header today. Lets save the bullpen. At the same time, there is talk about him starting on Wednesday now that the rotation is messed up.
by Twins Territory on Sep 13, 2008 6:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Atta boy LNP!
Nicky works a one-out walk.
Move him around, Carlos…
by Jesse on Sep 13, 2008 6:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Go-Go walks
and here comes Span man……
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 13, 2008 6:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
4 Walks
for Cabrera today. Now I see how he has more walks than the entire Twins staff.
by Twins Territory on Sep 13, 2008 6:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
97 mph fastball
doesn’t work too well when you can’t locate.
by Jesse on Sep 13, 2008 6:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Looks like Cabrera's losing a bit of command here.
Not that he’s had much all day. He’s already just about to hit 100 pitches!
by Jesse on Sep 13, 2008 6:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Southpaw names Burres
Never heard of him.
by Jesse on Sep 13, 2008 6:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
alright why is Cuddyer
STILL listed as a 3B on MLB Gameday????
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 13, 2008 6:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
some guys we HAVE not seen in a while:
1. Everett – what has happened to him?
2. Ruiz – what in the world happened to him? I havent seen him since….was it Seattle?
3. Harris – ph sometimes but hasnt played in a while…….
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 13, 2008 6:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Should see
two of them tonight. I think we’ll see Ruiz at first with Morneau at DH and Harris possibly at third.
by Twins Territory on Sep 13, 2008 6:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ah Gordo said something about
Gardy might have Harris at 1B.
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 13, 2008 6:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
I heard he was taking grounders there this past week…
by Twins Territory on Sep 13, 2008 6:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brian Burres
27 years old, lots of walks. Strikeout pitcher in the minors, hasn’t translated to the majors. Hitters see his stuff pretty well.
Fastball (88), slider, curve, change.
by Jesse on Sep 13, 2008 6:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Span!!!
Span interferes and thus it is a DP.
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 13, 2008 6:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
the umpire called interference on Span
when Casilla hit a little tapper to Roberts. Span interfered with Fahey thus Casilla was safe at first but he was then called out because of Spans interference.
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 13, 2008 6:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So many
missed opportunities today. We better cap this off…
by Twins Territory on Sep 13, 2008 6:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
agree
this team needs to lock down as many wins as possible, especially against a team like b-more.
by Jesse on Sep 13, 2008 6:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And
we have seven tough ones in a row with Tampa Bay and Chicago next week.
by Twins Territory on Sep 13, 2008 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Baker walks Hernandez....
come on Baker…get Scott.
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 13, 2008 6:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
almost a DP there
but Scott just beat it out…what a nice play by Punto to flip it but even nicer play by Casilla to step on the bag and then leap over the runner and throw…just not in time though
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 13, 2008 6:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
94 Pitches
after six. Will they let him go out for the seventh?
by Twins Territory on Sep 13, 2008 6:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Somehow I doubt it.
So basically, I’d love the offense to pound out as many runs as possible right now.
I’d settle for another four.
by Jesse on Sep 13, 2008 7:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Another
RBI double for Morneau (122). How close was that to going out? The first one hit the top of the wall in right.
by Twins Territory on Sep 13, 2008 7:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Didn't see it,
but that was his 44th double of the year.
Know what? I’ll take Justin hitting 25 HR’s a year instead of 30 if he’ll hit FIFTY DOUBLES.
by Jesse on Sep 13, 2008 7:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Me too
plus he has a sweet average and 122 RBI isn’t bad :)
by Twins Territory on Sep 13, 2008 7:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Double headers today:
MIN @ BAL
ATL @ NYM
KC @ CLE
TOR @ BOS
TB @ NYY
DET @ CHW (ppd)
by Jesse on Sep 13, 2008 7:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
White Sox
will try to play two tomorrow, but it sounds that even those could be in question. They only have one more off-day before the end of the season. What if they have to play them after the season and it would decide the race?
by Twins Territory on Sep 13, 2008 7:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd call that drama.
Pronounced: DREH-mah.
by Jesse on Sep 13, 2008 7:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm hoping for
the Twins to be a game or two up next week when they head home and have a chance to extend/clinch it in that series.
We’ll see…
by Twins Territory on Sep 13, 2008 7:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's available...
…I wonder if he’ll get a start in game two.
by Jesse on Sep 13, 2008 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hes not Availible to start, Only Pinch Hits.
by Tony_O on Sep 13, 2008 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Joe C.
said he won’t start, and that he can only pinch hit for now. He can run 80%. I think this is more of a move to get him on the playoff roster if he is ready and they make it. Isn’t that deadline soon?
by Twins Territory on Sep 13, 2008 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The deadline was Sept. 1,
but with injuries you can work some things around. If the Twins make the playoffs, they’ll find a way to get him on the roster.
by Jesse on Sep 13, 2008 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Morneau
with that RBI, is now at 122 RBI’s 2 Behind Josh Hamilton for the AL Lead, hes going to pass him up…Why? Because hes Justin Freaking Morneau!
And the Game is Now on FSN North for all you twins Rubes that were worried about the Game not being on.
by Tony_O on Sep 13, 2008 7:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Few of my friends
Kept Calling and Calling going Dude, Where the Fucks the game, i was like Chill out man, Its on at 6, dont worry
by Tony_O on Sep 13, 2008 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hahaha....
….gotta love being the one your friends go to to get the info.
by Jesse on Sep 13, 2008 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wanted to see Cuddyer...
..oh well.
by Twins Territory on Sep 13, 2008 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nah, leave it to Span.
Keep Cuddles to hit for Punto or Harris later if necessary.
by Jesse on Sep 13, 2008 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Harris: BB'd
4 straight pitches.
Bases juiced for the Spanster.
by Jesse on Sep 13, 2008 7:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dammit Span!
Hard to bitch about a 3-run inning, but Span was up 2-0 on a guy who is clearly having issues with the strike zone. Even with that six run lead, I’m thinking “take…take…take…take…”
by Jesse on Sep 13, 2008 7:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Span has suddenly dropped off the table
he no longer kills anybody anymore…so I think all these people bitching about how Span should have started the season with the Twins with Gomez in AAA should just shut up.
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 13, 2008 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Right boys I'm out for the night...
…catch you at the recap after the second game.
Starting tomorrow I’m doing positional prospect lists. Enjoy the rest of your Saturday everyone!
by Jesse on Sep 13, 2008 7:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
pip pip Jesse
May the Twins win both games!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 13, 2008 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Roberts singles
advances to second on a WP…
come on Boof! Time to get your ERA under 6!!!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 13, 2008 7:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ah, that wont get your ERA under 6 Boof
come on now!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 13, 2008 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Alexis Casilla is up
(according to John Gordo)
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 13, 2008 7:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
that was.....
I would hate to have been down there (I play 1B)
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 13, 2008 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Morneau singles
on a bad hop grounder to Millar
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 13, 2008 7:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
why the Hell are they Warming up Guardado
At Least Pitch Jose Mijares, you called the guy, let him pitch an inning for gods sake.
by Tony_O on Sep 13, 2008 7:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah of all the new guys
Mijares and Jorgesen are the only guys who havent had an opportunity yet.
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 13, 2008 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i see Jorgenson Catching tonight
With Mauer getting the second game off.
by Tony_O on Sep 13, 2008 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ah ok...
it will be interesting to see what this kid has
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 13, 2008 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that really was
kinda of a comical act..fun to see
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 13, 2008 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would think with Delmon hurting
that they would sit him too in the Game 2. I am actually surprised that he is batting here.
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 13, 2008 7:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Delmon singles to CF
and now Punto is the only starter without a hit.
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 13, 2008 7:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pridie
comes on to pinch-run for Delmon now that he is on second
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 13, 2008 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Harris walks
and now the Os have given us 10 BBs…and we arent exactly the most patient team either.
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 13, 2008 7:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey guys
Just got back. Tell me, why was Baker taken out after six? Please tell me it was a high pitch count and not Gardy being Gardy.
Twins Fix
http://www.twinsfix.com
by Andersklasen on Sep 13, 2008 7:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thank gosh.
Twins Fix
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by Andersklasen on Sep 13, 2008 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and now Punto gets his hit
and all the starters have hits!!! Infield single
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 13, 2008 7:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We might get to see Cuddy before Game Two.
Twins Fix
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by Andersklasen on Sep 13, 2008 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cuddy cant start
he can only PH…that is confirmed by Gardy.
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 13, 2008 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
alright who plays next game?
Jorgensen – C, Harris – 1B, Macri – 3B, Pridie – LF
or
Jorgensen – C, Ruiz – 1B, Harris/Macri – 3B, Pridie – LF
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 13, 2008 7:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think Morneau probably will DH.....
at least that is what Joe C is saying
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 13, 2008 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh also put Everett at SS
basically playing our reserves in the second game.
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 13, 2008 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cuddyer bounces out.....
good AB though for first AB since July
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 13, 2008 7:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ruiz phs for Mauer
Jorgensen will come on to catch now.
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 13, 2008 7:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Morneau!!!
can you get your 5 hit? no as he flies out….
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 13, 2008 7:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hey guess what?!
Mijares is on to pitch!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 13, 2008 8:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No way. Gardy actually trusts Mijares with a 10-run lead?
This isn’t the minor leagues, Gardy. Leads like that can vanish before you know what’s going on.
Twins Fix
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by Andersklasen on Sep 13, 2008 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mijares has a 1-2-3 rookie debut inning
1: Ks
2: Flyout
3: Groundout
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 13, 2008 8:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
any chance Mijares can win the CY Young?
he has a 0.00 ERA! that should be good enough for him to win the CY Young. :)
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 13, 2008 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If My Math is Correct, Twins are now only 1/2 game out.
by Tony_O on Sep 13, 2008 8:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
or math is accurate
.5000000000000000 games out! Not .54 games out….but .500000000 games out!!!!
haha
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 13, 2008 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great game... I am glad the boys brought their bats tonight.
Go Twins….
by Beerbear on Sep 13, 2008 8:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hopefully the bats continue though
we have seen way to many of these games…blowout in the first game and then they only score 1-2 runs in the next game…so hopefully tonight they will be score some runs again!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 13, 2008 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think
Redmond will play and Buscher will get the game off. Other than that, I think we’ll see mostly starters.
by Twins Territory on Sep 13, 2008 8:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
it will be Jorgensen catching
Gardy has confirmed it (at least that is what Joe C is saying)
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 13, 2008 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Interesting
Not bad, but I thought he’d go with Red Dog. Doesn’t seem like he has played in a while.
by Twins Territory on Sep 13, 2008 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Another note...
…the White Sox were setting up their rotation so that Buherle, Vazquez and Danks would pitch in the what could be critical series next week. Those plans might not be in place now…
by Twins Territory on Sep 13, 2008 8:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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