Game 153: Twins @ Rays
by Jesse on Sep 18, 2008 5:56 PM EDT
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Minnesota Twins at Tampa Bay Rays, Sep 18, 2008 7:10 PM EDT
Pregame (10 games remaining)
With the Twins elimination number now into the single digits at nine, they draw the short straw and get to match up against the second-best squad in the American League. The Tampa Bay Rays, baseball's feel-good story and epitome of the term "team", have rebounded from ealier in the week and once again hold a two-game lead over the Boston Red Sox. In spite of major absences from major players like Carl Crawford, Evan Longoria and B.J. Upton, they're 30 games over evens and are, at this point, the only team in the American League who has a shot of stealing home field advantage from the Angels in the playoffs.
To meet the charge is Glen Perkins, the one starting pitcher for the Twins who's been decidedly mediocre over his last 10 contests. Yet with only a pair of quality starts in that span and a 5.16 ERA, he's 5-2 in that span...talk about luck. At any rate, I prefer to think of it in a positive light, and that all this means that Perkins is due for a great night. He managed just three innings his last time out, and in fact, this month has allowed 24 hits (5 homers) in 13.2 innings, including five walks and just seven strikeouts. The 15 runs he's allowed (just 13 earned!) are shocking. And really there's no way of getting around it--he's got his work cut out for him tonight in Tampa.
The AL East leaders, meanwhile, send out 26-year old James Shields, who allowed five runs in five innings against the Twins back on April 16th. Shields is having a great year, and in spite of striking out an entire batter less per nine innings compared to last season continues to stymie hitters with his fastball/changeup combination. Over his last three starts, 23 innings, he's allowed just three runs on 17 hits. His biggest achilles heel, the fact that he's a completely different pitcher away from Tampa, doesn't help the Twins tonight--he's got a 2.34 ERA at home, with a .615 opponent OPS. Look at it this way...he's due to have a bad night. Right? Right?
For the Twins tonight against a right-hander I won't ruffle any feathers with my prediction: Span (RF), Casilla (2B), Mauer (C), Morneau (1B), Kubel (DH), Young (LF), Buscher (3B), Everett (SS), Gomez (CF)
And for the home team Rays, who are happy to have Longoria back in the fold: Iwamura (2B), Bartlett (SS), Pena (1B), Longoria (3B), Floyd (DH), Navarro (C), Hinske (LF), Gross (RF), Perez (CF)...I'm secretly hoping for Baldelli to get a start tonight, because it's been a while since I've seen him play...but the odds tell me Cliff Floyd gets the DH nod tonight.
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Hey, look at that!
It’s Rocco Baldelli!
I still think that’s a cool name. Now it’d be good if he could stay healthy long enough to display those skills he has.
by Jesse on Sep 18, 2008 6:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Another night of Punto at short.
Cmath, try not to throw anything at your tv set.
Tolbert getting another shot at third tonight as well.
by Jesse on Sep 18, 2008 6:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Alright Twins!!!
Lets put a W up in that slowly declining playoff hunt!!!!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 18, 2008 7:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Go TWINKIES!!!
*for now at least, cause if the Sox lose, then I want y’all to lose. But for tonight, Go Minny!
Remember when we were kids and we mixed sodas together and called them "suicides"? It was OK though, because Dr. Pepper was always there.
by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Sep 18, 2008 7:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
oh thanks very much
but the BoSox have a big lead over the Yanks dont they? we could gain some ground if the ChiSox lose! How bout you guys win, ChiSox lose, and Twins win!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 18, 2008 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn't mind that.
Even if we’re off tonight. Kill the Rats, please!!!
Remember when we were kids and we mixed sodas together and called them "suicides"? It was OK though, because Dr. Pepper was always there.
by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Sep 18, 2008 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hmm... RaysTV looks like crap tonight.
Sounds like it every night too!
BTW, I’m a Sox fan stuck in Tampa.
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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Sep 18, 2008 7:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Name says it...
Ted Williams is my homie. I made a kick@$$ history day project about him. (I’m 15 btw.)
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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Sep 18, 2008 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Y'all traded him, why do you hate him?
Remember when we were kids and we mixed sodas together and called them "suicides"? It was OK though, because Dr. Pepper was always there.
by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Sep 18, 2008 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
because now he shows his potential
plus I dont really care about him…we were calling him Fartlett long before we traded him…..
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 18, 2008 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cool beans.
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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Sep 18, 2008 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
YAY!
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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Sep 18, 2008 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just showing I know what most people think of Sox fans.
Remember when we were kids and we mixed sodas together and called them "suicides"? It was OK though, because Dr. Pepper was always there.
by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Sep 18, 2008 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
who will say it with me?
YOU CAN PUT IT ON THE BOARD YES!!!!!!!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 18, 2008 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hate those guys on WGN...
Esp. because they rarely show a CWS game I want to see
Remember when we were kids and we mixed sodas together and called them "suicides"? It was OK though, because Dr. Pepper was always there.
by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Sep 18, 2008 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
its top 1st in the bronx
bases Loaded, 1 out for the Chi sox
by Tony_O on Sep 18, 2008 7:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Can we hope that the aging stadium falls in on them and they both lose every player for the rest of the year?
Remember when we were kids and we mixed sodas together and called them "suicides"? It was OK though, because Dr. Pepper was always there.
by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Sep 18, 2008 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Konerko grounds into force
Cabrera scores…1-0 ChiSox
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 18, 2008 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Every team
Has a series or two where they just knock the cover off the ball. The White Sox had one against the Twins. The Twins are due to have an offensive explosion for a number of days with a bunch of homers mixed in. The Trop is a good park to hit homers in. The one factor working against this little theory of mine is that the Rays have a very good pitching staff. But maybe, just maybe, the Twins can have some fun this weekend.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Sep 18, 2008 7:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
+1 on the homers point.
6 on the first night
0 second
2 last night
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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Sep 18, 2008 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
NO!
this is the game that Perkins throws a quality start!!!!
Add to that the Twins knocking the cover off the ball, this will be a good game!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 18, 2008 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
As the member of OTM, NG, would say:
Suck their momentum! [random numbers and stats follow]
Remember when we were kids and we mixed sodas together and called them "suicides"? It was OK though, because Dr. Pepper was always there.
by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Sep 18, 2008 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fartlett drills one into LF
first and second…no outs!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 18, 2008 7:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
GIDP
Remember when we were kids and we mixed sodas together and called them "suicides"? It was OK though, because Dr. Pepper was always there.
by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Sep 18, 2008 7:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pena GIDP!
and we face Longoria for the first time!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 18, 2008 7:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Get used to the stupid dramatic music in the background.
Even in the first inning with no runners on, down by three, they will still play it.
Remember when we were kids and we mixed sodas together and called them "suicides"? It was OK though, because Dr. Pepper was always there.
by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Sep 18, 2008 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am not sure three runs will be enough
but I expect the Twins will get more than three.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Sep 18, 2008 7:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Only a two run lead now.
Remember when we were kids and we mixed sodas together and called them "suicides"? It was OK though, because Dr. Pepper was always there.
by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Sep 18, 2008 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My bad, forgot about the runner.
Doing World History homework…
Remember when we were kids and we mixed sodas together and called them "suicides"? It was OK though, because Dr. Pepper was always there.
by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Sep 18, 2008 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Longoria Homers!!
SHIT!
PERK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 18, 2008 7:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What? You don't like the music?
“FEEL…THE…HEAT…RAYS!!!!”
Wouldn’t “Feel the Sting” be more appropriate? Unless they want to be called the SunRays.
Remember when we were kids and we mixed sodas together and called them "suicides"? It was OK though, because Dr. Pepper was always there.
by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Sep 18, 2008 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tolbert with a throwing error
Baldelli moves to second
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 18, 2008 7:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Errors kill.
NG: “Keep the momentum!!! Tolbert is SUCKING it away!!!”
Remember when we were kids and we mixed sodas together and called them "suicides"? It was OK though, because Dr. Pepper was always there.
by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Sep 18, 2008 7:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Navarro Homers!
4-3 TB
pull Perk and put in Humber will you Gardy?
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 18, 2008 7:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Don't do it.
If you are gonna lose early, leave in your SP. Don’t waste the BP down the strectch.
Remember when we were kids and we mixed sodas together and called them "suicides"? It was OK though, because Dr. Pepper was always there.
by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Sep 18, 2008 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, it's a tie game now.
Think: It’s 0-0
Remember when we were kids and we mixed sodas together and called them "suicides"? It was OK though, because Dr. Pepper was always there.
by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Sep 18, 2008 7:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dammit, I forgot about the runner again!
Remember when we were kids and we mixed sodas together and called them "suicides"? It was OK though, because Dr. Pepper was always there.
by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Sep 18, 2008 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Perkins has given
up 7 HR in only 16 innings!!!!!!!!!!!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 18, 2008 7:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That sounds like a slump.
ZOBRIST!!!! Why didn’t y’all take him instead of Harris?
Remember when we were kids and we mixed sodas together and called them "suicides"? It was OK though, because Dr. Pepper was always there.
by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Sep 18, 2008 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
why would we want him?
we have 5 outfielders as it is!!!!!!!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 18, 2008 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He was a SS prospect at one point...
He’s a utility man now.
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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Sep 18, 2008 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Remember when we were kids and we mixed sodas together and called them "suicides"? It was OK though, because Dr. Pepper was always there.
by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Sep 18, 2008 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're telling me.
I had to watch this shit last night.
Remember when we were kids and we mixed sodas together and called them "suicides"? It was OK though, because Dr. Pepper was always there.
by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Sep 18, 2008 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
on the Bright Side
its 2-1 Yankees thanks to a Giambi Homer
by Tony_O on Sep 18, 2008 7:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You know what? They're further back of us than y'all.
Let’s not go White Sox!!!!
Remember when we were kids and we mixed sodas together and called them "suicides"? It was OK though, because Dr. Pepper was always there.
by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Sep 18, 2008 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Humber warmin up
FINALLY! Put Perk in the pen for the final week and put Humber in the rotation! Just for Fun come on!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 18, 2008 7:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Might be 10-3 by the time he's in.
Remember when we were kids and we mixed sodas together and called them "suicides"? It was OK though, because Dr. Pepper was always there.
by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Sep 18, 2008 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or 5-3.
Bye Perkins, go say hi to the baby!
Remember when we were kids and we mixed sodas together and called them "suicides"? It was OK though, because Dr. Pepper was always there.
by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Sep 18, 2008 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gross with a base hit
and Zobrist scores
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 18, 2008 7:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You mean Jesus OF?
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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Sep 18, 2008 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He knocked in Jesus IF too!
Holy BASEBALL!!!!
Remember when we were kids and we mixed sodas together and called them "suicides"? It was OK though, because Dr. Pepper was always there.
by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Sep 18, 2008 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
stop saying that man
its not appropriate!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 18, 2008 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He has Christian music playing when he's at bat.
He’s an Evangelist.
Remember when we were kids and we mixed sodas together and called them "suicides"? It was OK though, because Dr. Pepper was always there.
by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Sep 18, 2008 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Humber coming in!!!!!!!!!!!!!
FINALLY!!!!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 18, 2008 7:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oooh... a Santana trade piece?
Remember when we were kids and we mixed sodas together and called them "suicides"? It was OK though, because Dr. Pepper was always there.
by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Sep 18, 2008 7:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gonna Be a Long Night Folks
when our starter can only go 2/3 of an inning.
by Tony_O on Sep 18, 2008 7:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Again,
good thing it’s September or we’d really be screwed. At least we’ve got the warm bodies in the pen.
by Adam Peterson on Sep 18, 2008 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn, at least Wake got to the 2nd...
Maybe I should go and see if that helps y’all’s luck…
Remember when we were kids and we mixed sodas together and called them "suicides"? It was OK though, because Dr. Pepper was always there.
by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Sep 18, 2008 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Poor job
by Span. Got to give Gomez a chance to steal second. Take a pitch or two!
by Adam Peterson on Sep 18, 2008 7:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
this would be funny
if I wasn’t a Twins fan…
maybe, they can just end the season after tonight
by caluofmn on Sep 18, 2008 8:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Humber's looking good
so far. Keep us in there through 6 or 7…assuming our offense comes back out of hibernation
by Adam Peterson on Sep 18, 2008 8:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I hope Perkins
is noticing that Humber can get some people OUT!!!!!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 18, 2008 8:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Casilla singles
and moves to second on the error on Fartlett….
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 18, 2008 8:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Mauer laces a single
and Casilla scores!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 18, 2008 8:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Shields not too sharp either
I don’t think five will win this game.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Sep 18, 2008 8:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Morneau's line:
two pop outs to Fartlett…….
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 18, 2008 8:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Humber is looking pretty good!
He SHOULD take over Perkins role in the starting rotation……
we SHOULD have traded away Perkins for Beltre! (although now, Beltre has shoulder problems)
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 18, 2008 8:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
shoulda, coulda, woulda
I guess lessons for next year
by caluofmn on Sep 18, 2008 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he is having a little problem with command
but he is battling out of it very nicely!
I HOPE PERKINS IS NOTICING THIS!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 18, 2008 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
With the off day on Monday
Perkins can be skipped without anyone pitching on short rest. That almost has to happen as opposed to him pitching against the Sox on Wednesday. The next time Perkins’ spot would come up after that is on the last day of the regular season.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Sep 18, 2008 8:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
With one exception
If we skip Perkins, then on the last Saturday of the season we’d either have to start Baker on short rest or pitch Humber/Bonser/Perkins. Humber gets my vote.
by Adam Peterson on Sep 18, 2008 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
looks like he's come back to earth
I think Humber is out of options, I wonder who the Twins will pick Humber or Bonser b/c I really can’t see them keeping both.
by caluofmn on Sep 18, 2008 8:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bonser
will be traded. Teams are interested and the Twins would be stupid to hold onto him. I think Humber will get a spring invite and battle for a mop-up job or something.
by Twins Territory on Sep 18, 2008 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He might be traded
I guess it would be a matter of the difference in what we might get for Perkins or Blackburn as opposed to Bonser.
Humber definitely gets an invite next year, out of options.
by Adam Peterson on Sep 18, 2008 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am thinking that
either Boof or Perkins gets traded with Humber taking over Perkins spot….maybe even both Boof and Perk get traded!
Boof and Perk for Atkins?
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 18, 2008 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No thanks
Atkins is quite average away from Coors
by Adam Peterson on Sep 18, 2008 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
but he would be excellent as
a Twins 3B….Punto? Lamb? Batista?….who am I forgetting? Buscher has cut it so far but he could drop off especially since he might not be used to playing everyday.
Atkins could even be better than Koskie! (aside from defense of course)
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 18, 2008 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Blasphemy!
No one can be better than Koskie unless it’s Gary G!
Ha Ha Ha
What’s Atkins avg. against chairs in Cleveland in must win games?
Love me some Koskie, I hope his health is better
by caluofmn on Sep 18, 2008 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
sure I would
like David Wright, Evan Longoria, Ian Stewart, Alex Rodriguez, etc. too but lets be realistic here!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 18, 2008 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We'll keep Humber
for long relief and as a 6th starter. At this point, we may keep Bonser too. Bonser has a little trade value, but Perkins might have a bit more next year. I could live with Humber-Bonser as the #5 guy, waiting for one of Mulvey-Duensing-Swarzak to make a move.
by Adam Peterson on Sep 18, 2008 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not sure
why we need a fifth starter. We have Liriano, Baker, Slowey, Blackburn and Perkins. Just because Perkins has been shit these past two outings doesn’t mean he’s done. I’d be disappointed if the Twins kept Bonser. If they can get anything, take it.
by Twins Territory on Sep 18, 2008 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
check out my updated 2009 Twins
after this series which could decide the Twins future…….
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 18, 2008 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
With Humber and Bonser
as well as Mulvey-Duensing-Swarzak waiting in the wings, we might consider trading a starter (likely Blackburn or Perkins) to address other needs. Perkins has more trade value than Humber or Bonser, that’s all.
by Adam Peterson on Sep 18, 2008 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gomez
has certainly hit better the last wekk to ten days.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Sep 18, 2008 9:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he has turned it up
he is starting to show his stuff too!!!!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 18, 2008 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yankees
Are having their way with the Sox, 9-1 in the fifth.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Sep 18, 2008 9:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I guess Longoria
Is the Rookie of the Year.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Sep 18, 2008 9:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Humber had a really good start today
and against the power Rays too! Humber had better take over Perkins spot!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 18, 2008 9:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
what?
why Cuddy? Gomez has been our most reliable hitter recently! I guess they want power Cuddy! Hopefully it will pay off
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 18, 2008 9:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Cuddyer pops out to CF....
damn! I think Gomez would have done better!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 18, 2008 9:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
alright Longoria
has hit three homers and guess what? he is sitting on my bench in my ESPN fantasy game! DAMN!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 18, 2008 9:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
here we go
top of the ninth….top of the order coming up….down two runs…….RALLY Time!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 18, 2008 9:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
could we gift wrap that too?!
lets hope so!!!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 18, 2008 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
GIFT WRAP IT!!!!!!!!!
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
YOU CAN PUT IT ON THE BOARD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 18, 2008 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OMG
This team is such a tease, I keep wanting to give up on them but I keep coming back. Every time I do they’ve done something dramatic to tie it or pull ahead just to give it up again.
UGGGHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who 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 Sep 18, 2008 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hold crap we tied it.
I gave up on this game in the first inning to go write. HOLY CRAP
Twins Fix
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by Andersklasen on Sep 18, 2008 10:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
When is the last time the Twins have won a close game?
I honestly can’t remember
by .mnqwerd on Sep 18, 2008 10:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Not in the last month.
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by Andersklasen on Sep 18, 2008 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
WHAT?
Evan has THREE homers?
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by Andersklasen on Sep 18, 2008 10:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah I know
and I have him on the bench on my fantasy team too….that is REALLY sad!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 18, 2008 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
WOOOHOOOO
come on Mauer and Morneau!!!!!!!!!!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 18, 2008 10:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Perez misses the catch!
another GIFT! CAN WE GIFT WRAP THIS ONE TOO!!!!!!!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 18, 2008 10:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Holy crap, I haven't been this excited over the Twins since...
a LONG time.
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by Andersklasen on Sep 18, 2008 10:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I know!!!!!
this is EXCITING! and no matter the outcome of this game, kudos to Humber!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 18, 2008 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kubes!
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by Andersklasen on Sep 18, 2008 10:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
here come the Twins!
Great 9th inning so far…
by dthrog00 on Sep 18, 2008 10:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Only chance winning this game
is scoring now and hoping Nathan can refine his form.
by .mnqwerd on Sep 18, 2008 10:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
alright...
trick question: if this game stays tied, who would you bring on?
Nathan? I would keep him for the closing
Breslow? best relief pitcher in that pen right now.
Bonser? best RH pitcher in that pen right now.
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 18, 2008 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd bring in Nathan.
Twins Fix
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by Andersklasen on Sep 18, 2008 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He doesn't need to refine it
just return to it.
Twins Fix
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by Andersklasen on Sep 18, 2008 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kubes and Young
We all knew these guys would have to contribute behind Morneau for us to do anything this season. It’s their turn 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 Sep 18, 2008 10:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Not sure I like this
pinch hitting for Kubel with Everett to bunt.
by Eric in Madison on Sep 18, 2008 10:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
interesting?
they must be trying to stay out of the GIDP with Kubs……
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 18, 2008 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Boo
Gardy has no killer instinct, this is a complacency move
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who 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 Sep 18, 2008 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't anybody
give me that “good baseball” crap either
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who 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 Sep 18, 2008 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
its the old small ball
guys…remember the small ball?
the piranhas?
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 18, 2008 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
can't kubel lay down a bunt?
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by natetheskate on Sep 18, 2008 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't care what anybody says
You don’t pinch hit for your DH
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who 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 Sep 18, 2008 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you kidding?
that is not what he is for!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 18, 2008 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
8-8 in the 9th with 0 out?
Nice
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by natetheskate on Sep 18, 2008 10:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
whoa
why is adam everett pinch hitting for jason kubel?
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by natetheskate on Sep 18, 2008 10:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
huh
I’m not sure I trust Delmonstrosity to hit a sac fly home but whatevs
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by natetheskate on Sep 18, 2008 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Everett with a 2B!!!!!!
Mauer scores!!!!!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 18, 2008 10:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
NATHAN
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by Andersklasen on Sep 18, 2008 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I positively agree!
its Nathan time now!!!!!!
except we still have runners on second and third with what? NO outs!!!!!!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 18, 2008 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow
Everett!!!!!!!! what a crafty move
by .mnqwerd on Sep 18, 2008 10:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
oh my god
Gardy’s a goddamn genius
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by natetheskate on Sep 18, 2008 10:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He's a moron
who got lucky
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who 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 Sep 18, 2008 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We've scored three runs against relievers with ERAs under 3.
What’s going on with this team?
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by Andersklasen on Sep 18, 2008 10:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Scratch that....nevermind
I misread.
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by Andersklasen on Sep 18, 2008 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah I know
and we make guys with ERAs over 7 look like Cy Young contenders!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 18, 2008 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
they've been scoring runs all season
crazy amounts of runs like we’ve never seen in a Twins team
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by natetheskate on Sep 18, 2008 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jesus I've never been so nervous about a Joe Nathan 9th
Wow, we could be back within 2 games by the end of this ridiculous night
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by natetheskate on Sep 18, 2008 10:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
wait for Nathan
we still have NO outs…with runners on third and second!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 18, 2008 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
true but who else are you going to put in the 9th?
Guerrier?
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by natetheskate on Sep 18, 2008 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And we ain't done yet.
Two in scoring position with no outs?
Let’s bring in three more, huh?
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by Andersklasen on Sep 18, 2008 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
word
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by natetheskate on Sep 18, 2008 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
1.5 games back?
Dare I say it?
Knock on wood
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by Andersklasen on Sep 18, 2008 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
too bad the yankees can't keep playing chicago forever
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by natetheskate on Sep 18, 2008 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
knock on wood guys....
lets make sure the Twins keep changing!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 18, 2008 10:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ha, great minds think alike
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by Andersklasen on Sep 18, 2008 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Guerrier shouldnt pitch again this year
unless it is a blowout
by .mnqwerd on Sep 18, 2008 10:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
In all respects, neither should the rest of this bullpen.
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by Andersklasen on Sep 18, 2008 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lets just keep delivering blowouts
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by natetheskate on Sep 18, 2008 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
except for Breslow and Mijares of course!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 18, 2008 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
how come only our LH relievers
(except for Guardado) are our only good pitchers it seems?
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 18, 2008 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Delmon singles
and Morneau scores!!!!!!!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 18, 2008 10:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
chad bradford's
still crazy after all these years
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by natetheskate on Sep 18, 2008 10:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This is the most confident I've felt about a game for a LONG time.
Which is saying a lot, because I’m not that confident right now.
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by Andersklasen on Sep 18, 2008 10:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Tolbert sac fly
and Everett scores!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 18, 2008 10:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh, how I wish we could save some of these runs for later.
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by Andersklasen on Sep 18, 2008 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dude I don't know
I’ll take these runs right now
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by natetheskate on Sep 18, 2008 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd still put Nathan in with a 4 run lead though
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by natetheskate on Sep 18, 2008 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know
we score 11 runs here and win (knock on wood)
we score 1 run tomorrow and lose 2-1……
Delmon caught stealing second
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 18, 2008 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Punto pops out
to end the inning
and guess what?
NATHAN TIME!!!!!!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 18, 2008 10:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
78 mph fastball
come on Punto. Drive this one out of the park
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by natetheskate on Sep 18, 2008 10:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Punto?
he would be lucky to hit that out of the infield!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 18, 2008 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
just kidding
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by natetheskate on Sep 18, 2008 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
heh, that was Punto's attempt at glory
Bradford’s curveball is just as fast as his heat
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by natetheskate on Sep 18, 2008 10:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
who remembers who let us play the bottom of the ninth?
anybody? after that long inning I nearly forgot?
anybody remember a kid named Alexi Casilla that let us play into the bottom of the ninth?
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 18, 2008 10:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
word
this is a team with a bright future, I think
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by natetheskate on Sep 18, 2008 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Start strong
(3 in the first) and Finish Strong (5 in the 9th). Let’s hope there’s no one on when Longoria bats.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Sep 18, 2008 10:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Longo is up
we dodged the first threat (Pena) lets see if we can dodge the second (Longo)!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 18, 2008 10:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Longo grounds out
and Twins fans have long to hear it, the Twins pull of one of the biggest upsets on the season!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 18, 2008 10:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Throw it right in there
Joe. If he hits another homer, so be it. Don’t walk him.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Sep 18, 2008 10:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
wow
Twins win
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by natetheskate on Sep 18, 2008 10:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
1.5 back
With the 3-game homestand vs. the Sox. I’m lovin’ it.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Sep 18, 2008 10:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ah there is a minor thing there
we still have to play three more games vs Tampa…
they will be out for revenge tomorrow you can bet!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 18, 2008 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If the Sox series started tomorrow
I’d be with you but too many times we have seen a win like this only to see a sorry loss the next day
Will tonight create the spark for this team? Will tonight be where they get their 2nd wind?
We’ll see, for me this was a nice win nothing more…
I’m just enjoying what baseball is left to see this season before the dark times begin
by caluofmn on Sep 18, 2008 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
1.5 games back with 9 left to play?
Teams make up 1.5 games in 9 games all season long. It’s pretty routine actually. We’ve got 3 more games against a tough team on the road, but we’re not chasing a 100-win team by any stretch. 88 games could win the AL Central. How many did we win in ’87 again?
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by natetheskate on Sep 18, 2008 10:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
85-77 in 1987
with a 29-52 away record. Wow. I knew it was bad, but I didn’t realize it was that bad.
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by natetheskate on Sep 18, 2008 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Eddie gets the Win
Nathan the save
I wish we could have gotten Humber the win there, he really pitched a good game, but we WON so that is all that matters!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 18, 2008 10:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
look for Everett to be in there
tomorrow with Punto going 1-5 and Everett coming up big there in the last inning!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 18, 2008 10:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ESPN had us with a 30% chance of winning the division
going into this game. Now it’s probably closer to 35%. When you put it like that, it sounds almost like it’s in reach. Thanks New York! Thanks Tampa!
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by natetheskate on Sep 18, 2008 10:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
About time the bats make up for the poor pitching. For the last month it seems like the if the bats are on, the pitching implodes, but if the pitching is solid, the ass-bats make their appearances.
So irritating!
by nathaneide on Sep 18, 2008 10:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe the Twins love indoor baseball
Lets knock TB out of the AL East race and play Boston in the first round
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by natetheskate on Sep 18, 2008 10:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
who ever said knock Tampa
out? Why not play Tampa in the playoffs?
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 18, 2008 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that would be fine with me
but Tampa’s gonna have to do it after losing four in a row to MN
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by natetheskate on Sep 18, 2008 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd like to see a Twins v Rays first round
Liriano vs Kasmir
Baker vs Garza
Blackburn vs Shields?
of course TV would prefer to get rid of both small market teams in the 1st round
by caluofmn on Sep 18, 2008 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Your Three Stars of the Game?
1. Casilla, 2-3 with 2 RBIs, game-tying homer, solid defense.
2. Everett, 1-1 with game winning RBI, nice fake bunt – slash!
3. Mauer, 3-4 with 3 RBI, raised AVG to AL leading .327
Honorable Mention:
Philip Humber – solid performance after rotten one by Perkins. He kept us in the game despite giving up two runs. Went 5.1 innings (saving the pen) and only gave up 3 hits (2 HR)
Carlos Gomez: 2-3 and played really solid defense except for a ball that he lost in the roof. Diving catch though!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 18, 2008 11:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'd put Humber in the top three.
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by Andersklasen on Sep 18, 2008 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Today
Today’s game will either be looked back upon as a statement game when the Twins put everyone on notice that they would never quit and wouldn’t go down without a fight, or as them toying with us just a little longer to make the ultimate disappointment worse.
"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
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