Game 138: Twins @ Blue Jays
by Jesse on Sep 2, 2008 6:10 PM EDT
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Minnesota Twins at Toronto Blue Jays, Sep 2, 2008 7:07 PM EDT
Pregame
In Glen Perkins' last four starts he's logged 29 innings, including six quality starts in his last 10 and 12 total on the season. Just like every other starter in the rotation, he boasts a sub-4.00 ERA, and whether he's actually pitching as well as that implies or not that's a pretty astounding feat. The perma-optimist that I am, he hasn't been hit as hard in recent starts, and if he can start getting an additional couple strikeouts per game he can drastically improve his long-term prospects. Perkins has had a very good year, so hopefully he can continue to pitch well tonight. With any luck, he'll have an offense with him.
For David Purcey, here's my take from yesterday's series preview:
In eight starts and just over 42 innings, this 26-year old left hander's middle name is "Luck Sack". Sure, his ERA is a blossoming 5.53 and he's walking 4.46 batters per nine innings and more than 16% of the fly-balls he gives up are homers, but yes...he's still lucky. Opponents are scorching him, scathing line drives around the diamond on 28.2% of balls in play, yet his BABIP is a fantastic .258. Their line reflects a bit of that luck, but still is far from comforting for Blue Jays fans: .239/.337/.439. Purcey throws a fastball (low 90's), curve, slider and changeup.
For the Twins against their seventh consecutive southpaw: Span (RF), Punto (SS), Mauer (C), Morneau (1B), Kubel (DH), Young (LF), Harris (3B), Casilla (2B), Gomez (CF)
And for the scratch-n-sniff Jays I wager: Scutaro (2B), Bautista (3B), Rios (RF), Wells (CF), Barajas (C), Lind (LF), Rolen (3B), Mench (DH), McDonald (SS)
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looks like a run
scoring lineup!!! Lets make that come true Twins…..
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 2, 2008 6:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I predict a struggle
the first time through the lineup. Purcel is coming off an excellent outing against the Rays in Tampa, an 8-inning complete game where he allowed one run.
I doubt he will be as effective this time, but he might have a good game left in him.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Sep 2, 2008 6:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Span flies out to CF Wells
on the second pitch
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 2, 2008 7:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Mauer singles
and Casilla moves to third
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 2, 2008 7:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Morneau pops up to shallow LF
caught by the SS
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 2, 2008 7:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Too bad
that Morneau couldn’t get it a little deeper. Decent at-bat for Kubel, but just hit a bouncer that Rolen made the play on.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Sep 2, 2008 7:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah it was
he only would have hit it about 50 ft deeper and it would have scored Casilla…..
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 2, 2008 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bautista
I thought the Twins should have looked at this guy. Not very good stats, though.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Sep 2, 2008 7:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rios singles....
Wells (Twin killer) is up.
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 2, 2008 7:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
nice walk there by Ruiz
worked the count after starting Ruiz off with a 0-2 count…way to work!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 2, 2008 7:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Delmon Ks
but he had a good AB…fouling off a bunch of tough pitches.
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 2, 2008 7:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Buscher draws a walk
Punto is batting
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 2, 2008 7:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lets Go Guys
Punto with a pop up to second, Span at the Plate, 2 on, 2 out
by Tony_O on Sep 2, 2008 7:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Purcey Strikes out Span
End of the Inning. No Damage Done.
Cleveland Leads Chicago 2-0 Bottom 2
by Tony_O on Sep 2, 2008 7:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good news
From Lake Erie. Carmona is on the hill for the Tribe.
Purcey at 44 pitches despite only one hit through 2. My prediction was that the Twins would struggle the first time through the order. That is done with, so now they score and score some more!
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Sep 2, 2008 7:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Cleveland has the bases Loaded in the Bottom of the second
only 1 out
by Tony_O on Sep 2, 2008 7:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Single to Right
Runners on first and 3rd, 2 out for the Jays
by Tony_O on Sep 2, 2008 7:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Tribe lead 2-0 End of two
over those Pesky White Sucks
by Tony_O on Sep 2, 2008 7:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Perkins Strikes him out
to End the Inning.
by Tony_O on Sep 2, 2008 7:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The ump is really inconsistent on
the inside corner. Perkins looks like he got one to get out of the second.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Sep 2, 2008 7:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Morneau singles to Center
Mauer Scores Twins Lead 1-0
by Tony_O on Sep 2, 2008 7:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
C'mon guys
burn them hard, ’nough of this singles crap
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 2, 2008 7:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
just don't DP Kubes
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 2, 2008 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Alright good "bunt"
Major points there for Kubes, Gardy loves when guys do the small things like that. Even more it seems then if Kubes would’ve gone yard 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?
by caseintheface on Sep 2, 2008 7:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't know
Maybe if Kubel had dived head-first into 1st.
by PhoenixV on Sep 2, 2008 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mauer Scores on a Wild Pitch
2-0 Twins, Morneau Drove in Punto, i think
by Tony_O on Sep 2, 2008 7:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Delmon Singles
Morneau Scores…3-0 Twins
Tribe Lead the White Sux, 3-0 after 3
by Tony_O on Sep 2, 2008 8:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Delmon with a base hit after Ruiz Ks
Ruiz had another excellent AB! 3-0 Good guys…;)
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 2, 2008 8:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Where did you go bro?
Missed the Live Play by Play
by Tony_O on Sep 2, 2008 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
had to eat man
sorry to deprive you of my play by play
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 2, 2008 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Blooper reel material
On Ruiz’s swing. He made Purcey work, for sure. Delmon with an RBI single—3-0.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Sep 2, 2008 8:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Purcey gets the K
to end the Inning, Twins Lead 3-0 after 2 1/2 innings.
by Tony_O on Sep 2, 2008 8:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Buscher Ks and HE had a good AB
although he swung at a ball out of the zone
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 2, 2008 8:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Purcey well into the 70s
for a pitch count. I go back often and think about the team that was trying to score runs in April and early May. Really different.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Sep 2, 2008 8:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rios singles...
come on Perk, you have done well thus far, but you need to get Wells…..preferably a GIDP
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 2, 2008 8:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Uh oh
Two on and one out for Wells.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Sep 2, 2008 8:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wells singles
Bautista scores but Rios is thrown out at third base……
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 2, 2008 8:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice Throw by Span
This is What was Sitting at Triple A for half the Season.
by Tony_O on Sep 2, 2008 8:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
we could say the same about
Casilla and Buscher and Ruiz….it makes no difference. Whatever is being taught down in AAA works at the Major League level
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 2, 2008 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Span
His arm isn’t as much of a liability as was led on by scouting reports. It’s not a cannon but he has real good accuracy.
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 2, 2008 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Perkins
Very hittable tonight… Toronto historically does well versus lefties too. I remember they always hit Santana pretty hard.
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 2, 2008 8:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Blue Jay announcers
said that the Jays were 12-20 vs. lefthanders.
Of course, they also said that Casilla doesn’t have much speed and that Span has a terrific arm.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Sep 2, 2008 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well
Casilla does have speed and while Spans arm might not be terrific it is accurate. Not really powerful but accurate…….
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 2, 2008 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Guess not...
Couple years ago they had Rios, Wells and Thomas all together and just remember them pounding lefties I guess. Not so much 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 Sep 2, 2008 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
C'mon Perk
Still don’t know why he’s shelved the curveball, gives the hitters a completely different look. He can fall into patters where everything is on the same plane.
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 2, 2008 8:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
and as you can see
there isn’t that much of a speed differential between the fastball, curve and change.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Sep 2, 2008 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually
The speed differential seems decent:
http://baseball.bornbybits.com/2008/Glen_Perkins.html
Fastball: 92 MPH
Curve: 78 MPH
Change: 84 MPH
by PhoenixV on Sep 2, 2008 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oops
I meant slider, not curve. That’s why I want him to use that curve because that slider comes in at the same speed as the change pretty much.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Sep 2, 2008 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Only one ball (or maybe two)
that wasn’t hard hit. Perkins was lucky to get away with one runs allowed.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Sep 2, 2008 8:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Still
7 hits in 3 innings is a bit concerning.
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 2, 2008 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Glad to see Punto back in the 9 hole
He’s much better using his “underdog” style of play when he’s in the bottom part of the lineup.
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 2, 2008 8:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Span takes a strike
and Punto steals second (#10)
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 2, 2008 8:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Anybody else think
Morneau can catch Hamilton for RBI lead by the end of the year?
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Sep 2, 2008 8:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think he will
Hamilton has dropped off the table since the HR derby…he is cooked. Morneau will have the RBI lead!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 2, 2008 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Span singles
and Punto is JUST safe at homeplate
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 2, 2008 8:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice Job by Punto
Getting in under that tag.
by Tony_O on Sep 2, 2008 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wells
Very good centerfielder, obviously with a good arm there. But with Punto running wasn’t surprised Ulger sent him. Ulger tends to make decisions more based on who’s running compared to who’s in the field. Just more fuel on him being a homer and not knowing much about other players in baseball.
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 2, 2008 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good, good, good
But I am worried about Perkins tonight. So far, 7 hits in three innings. Woo!
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Sep 2, 2008 8:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Purcey
is done for the night, Something Called Brian Tallet is now pitching
by Tony_O on Sep 2, 2008 8:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Tallet can be nasty
if his control is on
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 2, 2008 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Then again Toronto has a great bullpen
Good thing we got to their starter, best we stick to that formula this series
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Sep 2, 2008 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mauer's probably going to have a tougher time
Keeping up with Pedroia for the batting title. That kid is hot, and obviously in a great lineup.
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 2, 2008 8:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Mauer sac fly
Span scores and Twins lead 5-1
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 2, 2008 8:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Crucial steals to set up those runs
When we’re actually using our speed, we’re winning games
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Sep 2, 2008 8:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Textbook small ball
Span singles, advances on his hit, steals third and scores on a sacrifice fly.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Sep 2, 2008 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Alright Perk
put up a quick 0 on the board
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 2, 2008 8:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I have to believe
with the extra relievers that Gardy isn’t going to let Perkins struggle too long.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Sep 2, 2008 8:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Cleveland
is playing really good ball right now, I’m glad we’re playing them at the dome.
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 2, 2008 8:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Shoot, Tampa losing to New York 3-1
Watching that game intently too, I’m so sick about poping up mlb.com and espn.com and seeing the headline “Last chance for Yankees” the past like 3 freaking weeks now. They lost you stupid New Yorkers, get over 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 Sep 2, 2008 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
C'mon Perk
Use the force (ie the curve), you’re too predictable right now
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Sep 2, 2008 8:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Cleveland
I’m still baffled Seattle swept them in Cleveland
by .mnqwerd on Sep 2, 2008 8:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hey Seattle has nearly swept us two times!
Seattle should never be taken for granted and this reminds me of my argument with montanatwinsfan about never underestimating a team..
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 2, 2008 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seattle
Was a good team on paper going into the season, and still are.
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 2, 2008 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK Perkins
We get it, you can pitch out of a jam. Very good. Now cut that $#!7 out!
The only stat that counts is W
by wayback on Sep 2, 2008 8:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The fly balls have been routine
There have been too many hard hit liners and grounders. That said, probably Perkins best inning, only one hit and no stellar defense needed.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Sep 2, 2008 8:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Kubel has improved
vs. lefthanders. His OPS is above .700, if I recall. That is pretty good considering it was below .500 in June.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Sep 2, 2008 8:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
More important about the White Sox and Cleveland game
Great that Cleveland is winning, the better news is that Danks seems to be fading down the stretch.
Also Burhle is not leading the staff 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 2, 2008 8:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bautista has just homered and Tor
trails 5-3
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 2, 2008 8:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Perk!!!!
He might be done if he can get through the inning
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Sep 2, 2008 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Am I reading correctly
Has Perk brought back out the Curve? I’m in shock and happy. Haven’t seen that baby for like 5 starts.
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 2, 2008 8:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
How long can Perk walk the tightrope?
4.0 innings, apparently.
The only stat that counts is W
by wayback on Sep 2, 2008 8:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
White Sox have just scored 3 runs in the 6th
and there are runners on second and third with two outs
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 2, 2008 8:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Perkins
has allowed 10 of 20 to reach. Not good at all.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Sep 2, 2008 8:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Perk gives up another Bomb
5-4, Bring in Humber
by Tony_O on Sep 2, 2008 8:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'd like to see Humber too
But no way Gardy puts him in right now
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Sep 2, 2008 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We're all very happy for his record
but we’ve also all seen the signs. You can only succeed for so long pitching the way he is.
10 hits in 4 innings and only 1 k, that’s not going to work bud.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Sep 2, 2008 8:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Not fooling anyone right now
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Sep 2, 2008 8:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
My
How things have changed in a few minutes. Chicago closing in and the Blue Jays doing the same.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Sep 2, 2008 8:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gotta love September baseball!!!
Don’t expect to to have a calm stomach or long fingernails during this month.
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 2, 2008 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chicago is out
leaving the runners on second and third with an Owens K.
Cleveland leads 4-3
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 2, 2008 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lind
Good to see that kid finally getting a shot fulltime. He should be a great hitter for years to come. Projects a lot like Kubel 3 years ago.
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 2, 2008 8:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Perkins
Put in his 5 and inline for a possible win. Let’s hope for some runs and some solid bullpen work.
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 2, 2008 8:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Morneau
reminded me of Dougie M there for a minute.
The only stat that counts is W
by wayback on Sep 2, 2008 8:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Morneau is better than
Dougie…had to say it and I loved Dougie too so I am in no way saying that because I like Morneau
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 2, 2008 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I will bet
that Perkins is done. A really wobbly effort, but he is going to leave with the lead.
That was a fine play by Punto and Morneau to end the inning.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Sep 2, 2008 8:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lind makes the catch
on a Casilla fly ball into the corner
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 2, 2008 8:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Man
How many lefties they got? This Carlson guy must be new to Toronto 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 Sep 2, 2008 9:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Boof! Boof!
Keep up the solid work bud, hopefully gives us 2 innings 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 Sep 2, 2008 9:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Also... note to Gardy
The game is close and we’re on the road. Please don’t so the whole 3 pitchers in an inning thing.
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 2, 2008 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Boof settle down
first pitch: way outside
second pitch: to the backstop
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 2, 2008 9:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Boof's been
revving it up with the fastball lately. Apparently he hit 97 mph recently.
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 2, 2008 9:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Boof walks Rolen
Overbay (Twin killer) is up
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 2, 2008 9:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Boof gives up a 2 run homer to Rios!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 2, 2008 9:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
or rather to Overbay!
damn you Boof
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 2, 2008 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
95 mph fastballs
go a long way when you make solid contact…
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 2, 2008 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just said a nasty word
The only stat that counts is W
by wayback on Sep 2, 2008 9:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
this team can look
sooooooooooooooooooooo bad sometimes
by caluofmn on Sep 2, 2008 9:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow
That didn’t take long.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Sep 2, 2008 9:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I have confidence
that Bonser will get it together.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Sep 2, 2008 9:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Me too
I feel bad for Boof and Crain sometimes… They really can dominate and on the other hand sometimes guys just time their fastballs and they get burned.
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 2, 2008 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The slider is back though
according to camecast… not watching live. That gives him another weapon.
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 2, 2008 9:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Once upon the time
The Twins would fall behind and I would think, Oh gawd there is no way they will score enough to win
Now they score and lead and games and think, Oh gawd its still not enough runs to win
by caluofmn on Sep 2, 2008 9:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Please dont let our offense
Go Anemic the rest of the night
by Tony_O on Sep 2, 2008 9:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think our bullpen lost it's "edge"
They’ve been beat up so regularly this season, I think that plays into the minds of the pitchers and the opposing hitters.
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 2, 2008 9:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
C'mon Boof
I’m drafting fantasy football right now too. I need you to get through the inning.
by Neil on Sep 2, 2008 9:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Still it's only 6-5 Toronto
don’t lose hope
by dthrog00 on Sep 2, 2008 9:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Why oh why
I still mystified at how our bullpen can look like Cy Young at home and Tony Young on the road.
The only stat that counts is W
by wayback on Sep 2, 2008 9:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
OK offense
Pick up the pitchers!
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Sep 2, 2008 9:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Twins bats go quiet
Come on boys, show some fight!
by caluofmn on Sep 2, 2008 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I get the Blue Jays feed tonight
those guys are so polite
by caluofmn on Sep 2, 2008 9:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Course it doesn't help the bullpen
When guys are always getting infield hits. Seems that’s been happening a lot lately.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Sep 2, 2008 9:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This one shouldn't have been a hit
Wells was clearly out on the reply, even the Blue Jays TV team agreed.
by FROZEN on Sep 2, 2008 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can't catch a break
Crain is throwing fastballs right at their knees at it just doesn’t matter tonight. 14 hits now for Toronto.
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 2, 2008 9:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, if the low sinkers aren't working
Go with the high cheese I guess. Crain go right after Rolen.
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 2, 2008 9:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good news in Cleveland
5-3 Tribe in the bottom of the 7th
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Sep 2, 2008 9:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well that was nasty
Reyes gets Overbay on 3 pitches…
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Sep 2, 2008 9:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Everything went right for Fort Myers's playoff game tonight.
Fort Myers wins 2-1
Devries goes 6 scoreless
Gutierrez gets a hold
Slama shuts the door (although he gave up is first HR of the year…)
Tosoni goes yard for the win!
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 2, 2008 9:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Time to get a cheap win for Dennys
Quick and effective for Reyes.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Sep 2, 2008 9:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Last chance summer dance
Better do it now, I don’t recall us ever doing anything versus BJ Ryan
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 2, 2008 9:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
pinch hitter?
Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?
by halfchest on Sep 2, 2008 9:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yes indeed
right after I hit post I hear Matt Macri
Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?
by halfchest on Sep 2, 2008 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow
Twins are likely to see 4 pitchers tonights, all lefties…
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 2, 2008 9:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
excuse me
make that 5 if Ryan comes in in the 9th
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 2, 2008 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
one hit
it’d be nice if we can at least get one guy one base so the 9th will at least lead off with the top of the order
Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?
by halfchest on Sep 2, 2008 9:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
BJ Ryan in the 9th
Sounds like a prelude to a win… NOT!!!!
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 2, 2008 9:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
the subs have started to come in
and if the Twins don’t pull this out, it will be yet another wasted game
by caluofmn on Sep 2, 2008 9:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
God if the Twins miss the playoffs by one game
I’m going to scream
by caluofmn on Sep 2, 2008 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
at least
the White Sux are losing 6-3
Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?
by halfchest on Sep 2, 2008 9:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I thought Jesse was off base when he said 90 wins will take the Central a month ago
Looks like he was dead on 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 Sep 2, 2008 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Twins actually had some success
against Ryan when he pitched for Baltimore. More rollers and baserunning than hard-hit balls.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Sep 2, 2008 9:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
On gameday
If you look at all our hitters tonight, Kubel has the lowest average at .278. That’s pretty impressive all things considered.
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 2, 2008 9:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This is frustrating...
The offense wasn’t bad, but Perkins was terrible tonight.
by Twins Territory on Sep 2, 2008 9:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hasn't mattered who was pitching tonight
15 hits and counting, and on some good pitches too.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Sep 2, 2008 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
In Cleveland
Three deuces so far beats 3 of a kind.
Translation—Three two-run innings beat one three-run inning for the WSox.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Sep 2, 2008 9:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
full house
that last one scored 5 it’s now 9-3
Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?
by halfchest on Sep 2, 2008 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is it just my imagination
or has Rios always pounded Twins pitching?
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 2, 2008 9:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rios was in a deep slump when they played in May
I think he broke a long 0-fer against the Twins but didn’t do much damage then.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Sep 2, 2008 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I checked.
Rios was 1-13 vs. the Twins with 1 RBI. Obviously, he has been good against the Twins otherwise.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Sep 2, 2008 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice pitch Guerrier
Change-up at eye level. That’s a doozie.
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 2, 2008 9:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
haha
The southsidesox game thread is talking about our game and how at least we’re losing. Kinda funny, at least to me
Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?
by halfchest on Sep 2, 2008 9:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I guess whoever stops stumbling
halfway through this month will win the division.
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 2, 2008 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
small difference but I think it bodes well
It seems like they’ve been getting blown away when they lose and winning some close low scoring ones. Where as when we’ve lost it’s been by a run or two most games and when we’ve won we’ve kicked some butt. I think that bodes well for the Twins, we’ve had better starting pitching and that’s what’s going to be the difference me thinks. Both bullpens have been pretty bad but I’d still rather have ours out of the two. There are going to be more of these close games that we start pulling off. Let’s hope it starts tonight.
Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?
by halfchest on Sep 2, 2008 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm more confident in our starters as well
Both offenses can be formidable as well. Also both bullpens aren’t as bad as they’ve been pitching 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 2, 2008 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Only Guerrier has this long of a leash
anyone else would have been pulled by now
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Sep 2, 2008 9:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
There we go
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 2, 2008 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great at bat by Span
Too bad it didn’t work out
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Sep 2, 2008 10:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
last strike....
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 2, 2008 10:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Another tough loss
man I’m weary from losing all these close, winnable games. There’s reason to hope since the White Sox aren’t stepping up either. But then again, do we really pose a threat in the playoffs playing like this?
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Sep 2, 2008 10:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The Blue Jays only scored 7
It could have been 14. They hit like crazy—17 hits in 8 innings, three bombs. Maybe Mr. Blackburn will slow them down and the Twins have to face AJ Burnett. He has pitched very well lately.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Sep 2, 2008 10:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good thing the Twins
don’t back down versus hard throwing righthanders.
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 2, 2008 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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