Game 158: White Sox @ Twins
by Jesse on Sep 24, 2008 5:57 PM EDT
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Chicago White Sox at Minnesota Twins, Sep 24, 2008 8:10 PM EDT
Pregame
HA! Six months ago, I'd have thought all my wildest and unrealistic dreams had come true if you'd told me that at game 158...GAME 158...the Twins would still be in the picture. Just goes to show that I've still got a ways to go before I make the Brain Trust.
With last night's big win still fresh in our minds we move onto the next step. A loss tonight erases everything and not only erases the bit of progress we did make, but the hammer comes down as far as time is concerned. The Twins are still out of it, time that is, which makes this game as much of a "must win" as the series opener. One intangible that I do like: this is Chicago's division to lose. Minnesota has second place, there's nowhere to go but up. I like to think that the additional pressure that's on the Sox is our advantage, particularly in the Dome.
Making the biggest start of his professional career is Nick Blackburn, who's coming off of two lack luster starts in a row. His ERA has ballooned nearly half a run over those two appearances, which is only a by-product of how hittable he's been. Indeed, five days ago in Tampa when Blackburn couldn't get out of the second inning for the second time this season, he even had a difficult time throwing strikes. To find his groove again, much like Stella, he needs to not just start throwing with confidence again, but he needs to start hitting his spots and getting movement back on those breaking balls. When you can't throw the breaking ball for strikes (or anything else for that matter), it's a long night for any pitcher, and for a guy with stuff like Blackburn it's even more important that he has his full arsenal available. Tonight I'd like to think we'll get the best of Nick Blackburn. Don't touch that dial, kids.
On the other side, it's Mark Buehrle:
Mark Buehrle: Over his last four starts he's been Mega-Man for Chicago, lasting 25.1 innings and allowing just six earned runs. Over the years he's been Mega-Man for Chicago against the Twins--he's an arch nemesis that's familiar and leaves a bad taste in your mouth, and only a win can wash it away until the next time. Much like Vazquez, he's tougher on righties and he's tougher at home, which means that in a world where I'm looking for any possible edge to give the Twins I'm coming up with another easy one. No surprise to anyone, Buehre is having a good season, but there are two things I've noticed that are much different than last season. First, he's throwing harder; every one of his pitches has a bit of extra kick this year. Second, he's getting more ground balls (48.7%, up from 43.2% in 2007). For what it's worst, he's 1-2 against the Twins this season--one great start and a pair that he'd probably like to forget.
Game two of the playoffs kicks off momentarily.
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Blackie Needs to Pitch Well Tonight
we Need Every Precious Victory, GO TWINS!!!!!!!!!
by Tony_O on Sep 24, 2008 6:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
DITTO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Blackie needs to leave it all here tonight. We need to go into the series with the Royals with the lead in the division. Then we need to stomp the bluebloods. But, for right now… GO TWINS….
by Beerbear on Sep 24, 2008 6:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lineup Widget Still Not Ready...
Lineups
Chicago
Wise, LF
Cabrera, SS
Dye, RF
Thome, DH
Konerko, 1B
Griffey, CF
Ramirez, 2B
Pierzynski, C
Uribe, 3B
Twins
Span, RF
Casilla, 2B
Mauer, C
Morneau, 1B
Kubel, DH
Young, LF
Harris, 3B
Punto, SS
Gomez, CF
by Jesse on Sep 24, 2008 6:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
rolling out the same lineup
as yesterday except Harris is in at 3B instead of Buscher….heres to hoping they win!
I am sorry guys but I will have to deprive you of my Human Gameday abilities for 20 minutes of this game! I must eat you know!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 24, 2008 7:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
oh Jesse
come on….you know you wouldnt miss Tea Time ;)
But never fear…I shall return and lead the troops to victory with my fast fingers updating everybody on the war front!
You staying up for this one? or are you going to go to bed yet again? I vote for the go to bed personally because then the Twins might score 9 runs again! jk….you do whatever you want!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 24, 2008 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll be up for a bit of this one...
…hopefully the first couple of innings. I’d hate to curse them by actually watching one live!
by Jesse on Sep 24, 2008 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have mixed feelings about this game
I feel either the Twins will basically get no hit because Buerle will just be as sharp as a razor and we will lose 3-0 or we will kill Buerle, slashing out hits, and knocking him out of the game in the 4th inning and go on to win 8-2.
I hope its my second feeling that will be the correct one!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 24, 2008 7:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Buerle
He is pitching on short rest
by WITwinsfan on Sep 24, 2008 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's true,
just 3 days. Hopefully that plays a role.
by Jesse on Sep 24, 2008 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
GO TWINS!!!!!
"I don't care about feelings." - Lou Piniella
by natetheskate on Sep 24, 2008 7:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
seconded!
.5 games back call boys!!!!!!!!!!! (knocking on wood)
“Jump on my back and I will carry you!” – Kirby Puckett R.I.P. We need somebody to say that tonight!…and for the rest of the season!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 24, 2008 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think it's Morneau's turn, buddy
At least I hope it is.
"I don't care about feelings." - Lou Piniella
by natetheskate on Sep 24, 2008 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
3 run Jack
just missed a 3 run homer there…….unfortunately Griffey robbed him…is that even possible? He must have skied it so that way Griffey could get under it.
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 24, 2008 8:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Blackburn made a mistake there
he fielded that ball when it was going foul and thus let Thomer score.
We are tied at 1
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 24, 2008 8:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Easy, Nick, just get Uribe out and we're fine
by JopeX37 on Sep 24, 2008 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
mistake there by Punto
he could have easily had Uribe out at first but he didnt throw the ball…off the glove of Blackburn and it dribbled to Punto but he decided to hold the ball and not to throw to first and get Uribe by about 10 feet.
Who exactly is he playing for?
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 24, 2008 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thomer scoring was on a bunch of mistakes
Span not throwing the ball into second to get Thomer out by a few feet at second…he would have had Thomer dead but he didnt throw it in. Punto went to first and a grounder to him and didnt attempt to get Thomer going to third. Blackburn fielding a squibber that was going foul and tagged out Griffey instead of letting it go foul and leaving Thomer at third
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 24, 2008 8:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
C'mon Blackburn,
treat Wise like the inexperienced major leaguer he is.
by Jesse on Sep 24, 2008 8:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wise
HE GONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HE GONE!!!!!!!!!
K for Blacky!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 24, 2008 8:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
YES!!!
Wise: K’d
Atta boy Blackburn. Now this offense needs to pick that run back up, let’s go boys!
by Jesse on Sep 24, 2008 8:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Whew!
"I don't think it's nice, you laughin'. See, my mule don't like people laughing. He gets the crazy idea you're laughing at him. Now if you apologize, like I know you're going to, I might convince him that you really didn't mean it . . ."
by Skippy tastes better than Jiff on Sep 24, 2008 8:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They didn't paly well that inning but survived with one run.
That folks was not heads up baseball.
"I don't think it's nice, you laughin'. See, my mule don't like people laughing. He gets the crazy idea you're laughing at him. Now if you apologize, like I know you're going to, I might convince him that you really didn't mean it . . ."
by Skippy tastes better than Jiff on Sep 24, 2008 8:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
*play
"I don't think it's nice, you laughin'. See, my mule don't like people laughing. He gets the crazy idea you're laughing at him. Now if you apologize, like I know you're going to, I might convince him that you really didn't mean it . . ."
by Skippy tastes better than Jiff on Sep 24, 2008 8:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Harris with an infield hit!
lets go Punto!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 24, 2008 8:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Punto FC...
dagn you Punto.
GO-GO (cycle man!)
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 24, 2008 8:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Go-Go with a bunt base hit!!!!!!!!!
bye bye Konerko is what Gomez said as he speed by Paulie……
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 24, 2008 8:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
will we now see a double steal?
Punto on second (most likely to get thrown out) and Gomez at first.
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 24, 2008 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Span with a RBI single to CF!!!!!
Punto scores!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 24, 2008 8:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
How did he bunt that?
It looked like it was 9 feet inside.
"I don't think it's nice, you laughin'. See, my mule don't like people laughing. He gets the crazy idea you're laughing at him. Now if you apologize, like I know you're going to, I might convince him that you really didn't mean it . . ."
by Skippy tastes better than Jiff on Sep 24, 2008 8:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
NOW is probably the time we will see the double steal!
Gomez and Span on the bases? most likely!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 24, 2008 8:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
does Buerle really not like Casilla
thats twice he has tried to hit him.
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 24, 2008 8:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't know but if he wanted to load em,
that’d be fine with me
by JopeX37 on Sep 24, 2008 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
SPAN Baby
Jesse you stayin up for the entire game brother?
by Tony_O on Sep 24, 2008 8:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Haha...I wish, dude.
I have to work in the morning, but I seriously HAD to catch part of this game LIVE. I’m hoping to make it through the 3rd before I crash!
by Jesse on Sep 24, 2008 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Span has stepped it up today.
"I don't think it's nice, you laughin'. See, my mule don't like people laughing. He gets the crazy idea you're laughing at him. Now if you apologize, like I know you're going to, I might convince him that you really didn't mean it . . ."
by Skippy tastes better than Jiff on Sep 24, 2008 8:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gomez was out
but he was stepped on by Cabrera…BOOO!!!!!
Gomez called safe by the umpire
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 24, 2008 8:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Green light! come on!
"I don't think it's nice, you laughin'. See, my mule don't like people laughing. He gets the crazy idea you're laughing at him. Now if you apologize, like I know you're going to, I might convince him that you really didn't mean it . . ."
by Skippy tastes better than Jiff on Sep 24, 2008 8:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
3-1 to Mauer!
Buerhle is looking like he doesnt have any command right now!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 24, 2008 8:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Mauer beats out the DP
Mauer hustled down that line and what a take out slid by Casilla!
Gomez scores and the Twins lead 3-1!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 24, 2008 8:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'll take that!
At this point I’ll definitely trade a run for an out.
3-1, Twins!
by Jesse on Sep 24, 2008 8:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It looked like it was ball 4; was it?
"I don't think it's nice, you laughin'. See, my mule don't like people laughing. He gets the crazy idea you're laughing at him. Now if you apologize, like I know you're going to, I might convince him that you really didn't mean it . . ."
by Skippy tastes better than Jiff on Sep 24, 2008 8:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
it was...
it was about 2-3 inches outside and Mauer reached for it. If he didnt he would have walked the run in and Morneau would have a better AB.
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 24, 2008 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Morneau bounces out to Konerko
at least we got one…but honestly I would have liked it much better if Mauer singled and Morneau homered….ah well, maybe next time around!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 24, 2008 8:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dear Justin,
Right now would be a great time for HR #24.
Sincerely,
Jesse
by Jesse on Sep 24, 2008 8:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lets go Blacky!
have a quick inning here!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 24, 2008 8:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
would love me some
1-2-3 inning by Blackie
by caluofmn on Sep 24, 2008 8:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He needs to go after these guys instead of farting around
"I don't think it's nice, you laughin'. See, my mule don't like people laughing. He gets the crazy idea you're laughing at him. Now if you apologize, like I know you're going to, I might convince him that you really didn't mean it . . ."
by Skippy tastes better than Jiff on Sep 24, 2008 8:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Harris looking
like Greg Nettles… or Pags.. Ha Ha Ha
by caluofmn on Sep 24, 2008 8:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
HARRIS!!!!!
WHAT A PLAY! DOVE-BACKHANDED IT-AND THREW OUT THE SPEEDY CABRERA!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 24, 2008 8:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Off topic: I can't get into facebook right now.
Bastards.
by Jesse on Sep 24, 2008 8:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
2 down
pop out to Punto in foul territory!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 24, 2008 9:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
this is so much fun to be using Hawks
lines against his beloved Sox!
Good guys 3
Bad guys 1
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 24, 2008 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dear Nick,
Stop PICKING.
Love always,
Jesse
by Jesse on Sep 24, 2008 9:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Let's keep pouring it on!
More runs, more runs, no whammies!
by caluofmn on Sep 24, 2008 9:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
no whammies no whammies no whammies...
STOP!
by Jesse on Sep 24, 2008 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Alright! K looking!
Now let’s knock Buehrle out!
by JopeX37 on Sep 24, 2008 9:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey, we never made any calls tonight Jesse!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 24, 2008 9:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Here we go:
1—Blackburn: 6 IP, 3 R, 3 K, 2 BB
2—Young, Morneau: HR
3—Gomez, Span: SB
4—Mauer: 3 hits
5—Twins 7, White Sox 2
by Jesse on Sep 24, 2008 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm a little slow tonight....
I predict Blackburn to give up 3 runs, yet the Twins somehow win 7-2?
I blame the beer.
by Jesse on Sep 24, 2008 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah I was wondering about that!
haha
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 24, 2008 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My Calls
1. Blackburn – 6.2 IP, 7 H, 2 R, 5 K, 2 BB
2. Gomez – 3 H, 1 2B, 1 RBI, 1 SB
3. Morneau – 2-4, 1 HR, 2 RBI
4. Twins win 6-2
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 24, 2008 9:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Baseball live on TV in the UK
Cubs V Mets
Why the hell isn’t it White Sox/Twins? Stupid ESPN feed…
by Jesse on Sep 24, 2008 9:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Atta boy Harris!!!
1st and 2nd, let’s roll O!!
by Jesse on Sep 24, 2008 9:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Punto does a duck squirt and flies out to CF
2 down…
Go-Go time!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 24, 2008 9:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gomez ks on a changeup
that was pretty nasty….Gomez was waiting for that Fastball!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 24, 2008 9:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
too many men left on base
but we got the lead…
come on Blackie give us another quick inning
by caluofmn on Sep 24, 2008 9:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
please don't let all those runners left
bite us later
by caluofmn on Sep 24, 2008 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Blacky is shaking off Mauer
its pretty fun! Mauer isnt exactly enjoying it!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 24, 2008 9:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I wonder if Mauer gave in
and the HR was the result?
by caluofmn on Sep 24, 2008 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
no that was the pitch Mauer called
and that was the exact location too! bad call by Mauer.
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 24, 2008 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't forget:
Even at 38, Griffey is still a good hitter.
Sometimes it’s possible to do everything right and still fail. This might have been one of those times.
by Jesse on Sep 24, 2008 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn you and your greatness, Ken Griffey Jr.!!
Never did I think I’d live to see the day where I’d boo when you hit a home run.
Dammit.
by Jesse on Sep 24, 2008 9:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Jr.
He is a great player. I find it hard to boo, I just can’t cheer.
by WITwinsfan on Sep 24, 2008 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ramirez singles
and Ass-Hole Jerk is up!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 24, 2008 9:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
under the glove of Morneau
base hit for AJ.
Ramirez is at 3B.
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 24, 2008 9:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Shush you.
Don’t you have a hockey site to run?
We need OPTIMISM right now dammit…OPTIMISM!!
by Jesse on Sep 24, 2008 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Multi-tasking baby. I have four windows open, streaming the audio of the Wild game and watching Project Runway (Shut up you, Michelle loves it)
by nathaneide on Sep 24, 2008 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Harris goes home
and Ramirez is out.
AJ and Uribe advance….Wise is up
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 24, 2008 9:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Harris makes the catch on a foul pop up!
3 down!
what a job by Blacky to battle out of it! How long will it hold though!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 24, 2008 9:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Come on boys! Put on your hitting shoes.
by nathaneide on Sep 24, 2008 9:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
don't you have a pair of those somewhere?
by Jesse on Sep 24, 2008 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's ok, i watch project runway too.
i also pretend i watch it because a girl wants to.
by Jesse on Sep 24, 2008 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
All little leaguers...
that is not how to do a run down but it didn’t come back to hurt the Twins
we need more runs now
by caluofmn on Sep 24, 2008 9:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Casilla grounds out to Konerko.....
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 24, 2008 9:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
slow down, boys!
buehrle is still struggling to throw strikes, make him throw a good pitch to hit!
by Jesse on Sep 24, 2008 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mauer grounds out to Ramirez....
3 up…3 down
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 24, 2008 9:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That was a quick inning.
Buehrle still’s thrown more pitches than Blackburn through 4.
by Jesse on Sep 24, 2008 9:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
weak uno, dos, tres
I think the boys were a bit anxious…
settle down and make him pitch next inning
by caluofmn on Sep 24, 2008 9:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Babe Kubel's up next inning
Let’s hope he didn’t use everything up last night
by JopeX37 on Sep 24, 2008 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Morneau and Kubel
lets hope they can bomb some into the gaps or over the baggy!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 24, 2008 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
quick inning here Blacky!
come on…we have faith!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 24, 2008 9:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
new guy here...
can blackburn make it another 2 innnings? he’s been playing with fire all night
by snofun23 on Sep 24, 2008 9:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
welcome to TT
let’s hope he can, he’s about to hit 70 pitches here. he should be able to get through six, but a couple of 12-pitch innings would be nice, help him get through 7.
by Jesse on Sep 24, 2008 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dear Jermaine Dye,
Thanks!
Love,
Twins Territory
by Jesse on Sep 24, 2008 9:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'd be happier...
if JD were still in KC. He has a hell of a bat. At least there he would have no one on base when he hits them out.
by snofun23 on Sep 24, 2008 9:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
it would be nice if Thome was still in Cleveland too
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 24, 2008 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
they're good enough without him.
i’m just glad they sucked before august.
by Jesse on Sep 24, 2008 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know it did
not sure where the hell that pitch was…..respect for Thome?
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 24, 2008 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow.
That was a tough zero to put up on the scoreboard. Blackburn might be tough pressed to get through six tonight, hopefully he can get an out or two before someone gets on base.
by Jesse on Sep 24, 2008 9:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
will Blacky go in for the sixth?
unless we score at least one more run here…I say no. We dont want another Griffey bomb!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 24, 2008 9:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bullpen's rested,
but he isn’t to 90 pitches yet. I think they have to try him out.
by Jesse on Sep 24, 2008 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Of course it'd help
if the offense could come up with another run or two here for a cushion.
by Jesse on Sep 24, 2008 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Breslow and Boof are up
but I think he goes out there for the 6th
by caluofmn on Sep 24, 2008 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Morneau hits the roof!!!!
its a foul ball as Ramirez catches it!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 24, 2008 9:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Morneau walks!
Kubel!!!!!!!! double would be nice…homer even nicer!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 24, 2008 9:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow,
The Mets are trying to choke again this year. Brewers are up by 2. Mets blew a 5 run lead,and down by one.
by snofun23 on Sep 24, 2008 9:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah dude,
I’m watching in on channel 5 here in the UK, and it’s a little behind…Delgado just hit HR#38…better known as a grand slam…to give them a 5-1 lead.
Yikes.
by Jesse on Sep 24, 2008 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good way to start the inning.
Let’s go TORII!!!!
Wait…he doesn’t play for us anymore?
Let’s go KUBEL!!!
by Jesse on Sep 24, 2008 9:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I thought you would have forgotten about whats his name by now!
Whats his name? I cant remember! Gomez and Span appear to have taken over!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 24, 2008 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll never forget Torii.
I love him.
And he loves me.
by Jesse on Sep 24, 2008 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
HARRIS!
time for a nice little gapper…or even a base hit!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 24, 2008 9:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm off to bed after this inning,
so let’s score here!
by Jesse on Sep 24, 2008 9:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
maybe you could go to bed right now?!
then Harris would jack one!…haha
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 24, 2008 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
grounded to Buehrle...
Harris is out and so are the Twins!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 24, 2008 9:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm out for the night kids.
Catch you tomorrow. Be sure to mark your post-game thoughts after the game, I’ll have a thread scheduled.
LATERS.
WIN TWINS!!
by Jesse on Sep 24, 2008 9:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
night Jesse
hope you wake up to a Twins victory tomorrow!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 24, 2008 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
good night
dream of another Twins win
by caluofmn on Sep 24, 2008 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
big question:
Will Blacky come out for this inning or will we go to Breslow or Boof?
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 24, 2008 9:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
a decent performance by Blacky
good job!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 24, 2008 9:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Breslow quickly gets Griffey out
1 pitch one out!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 24, 2008 9:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hmm...
Breslow in… and a good start Junior out
by caluofmn on Sep 24, 2008 9:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah...I am wondering who all we will see tonight
from that bullpen! Breslow….Mijares?….Bonser?…Nathan
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 24, 2008 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would rather not go that route.
Lets get some outs and score some runs!!!!
by snofun23 on Sep 24, 2008 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
AJ and the sign of the cross
he does it before that AB like he’s annoyed that God expects the sign of devotion…
weird the things you see in a game…
dude must not have a mirror w/ that hair
by caluofmn on Sep 24, 2008 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Breslow has a GREAT inning!
3 up….3 down
Breslows ERA is now at 1.97!!!!!! That is GREAT!!!!!!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 24, 2008 9:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
How good was that pickup?
I love how we essentially traded Rincon for Breslow.
by JopeX37 on Sep 24, 2008 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that was the BEST pickup this season!
where would we be without Breslow this season! With our bullpen the way it was, Breslow is a breath of fresh air!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 24, 2008 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Breslow 8 pitches
I say bring him out for the 7th
by .mnqwerd on Sep 24, 2008 9:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
its looking like it could be Bonser
he is still warming up.
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 24, 2008 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
question:
will Breslow come back out for another inning? Uribe, Wise, and Cabrera due up…
In the meantime, LETS SCORE!!!!!!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 24, 2008 9:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
are you kidding me?
look at his stats man for this September!!!!!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 24, 2008 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it looked like he lost track of the count
cause he looked a little bewildered when the umpire called him out.
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 24, 2008 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bonser gets 7th inning
Mijares takes the 8th
Nathan the 9th
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 24, 2008 10:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
just a guess...
if the game stays the way it is…that is probably what it will be!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 24, 2008 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree
I just meant hold on, this could be tense….
by Twins Territory on Sep 24, 2008 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn you Hawk and DJ
Why oh why do I have to listen to their broadcast. They are still talking about the pick off play on gomez at second.
by Daymonster on Sep 24, 2008 10:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he has
if you havent seen the Twins from last year!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 24, 2008 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
I think he lost between 15-20.
by Twins Territory on Sep 24, 2008 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
alright...where was that pitch?
man, it couldnt get any closer than that!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 24, 2008 10:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hasn't
been the best strikezone.
by Twins Territory on Sep 24, 2008 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he hasn't
if you haven’t seen the Twins from two years ago.
by Daymonster on Sep 24, 2008 10:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Cabrera singles....
JD is up! This could become VERY interesting!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 24, 2008 10:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Indeed
Even if he gets Dye out, the 8th could be interesting with the middle of the order due up.
by Twins Territory on Sep 24, 2008 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's had...
94 plate apperances without a home run
by snofun23 on Sep 24, 2008 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Some of us don't have the same commentary
or an amazing knowledge of Dye.
by Daymonster on Sep 24, 2008 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Boof looks dejected
please, please get him out.
by Daymonster on Sep 24, 2008 10:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
HE gone
Nicky snags the Liner.
BOOOOOOOOOOFFFFFF
by Tony_O on Sep 24, 2008 10:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
catch
huge to get out of that inning
by WITwinsfan on Sep 24, 2008 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We need to extend the lead. I’m getting shaky over this close game.
by Twins Territory on Sep 24, 2008 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am a little nervous about handing the ball
over to Mijares (despite his performance up to now). With a rookie pitching in the biggest game of his career (so far) against a Homerun hitting hitters can make you a little nervous
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 24, 2008 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mijares
Diddo, but who would you rather have go out there?
by WITwinsfan on Sep 24, 2008 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well, I can tell you this much
NOT Guerrier, Crain, Reyes, Korecky, and Guardado…..
I am excited for him but still…..
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 24, 2008 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mijares will now face two lefties in the next inning
Thome and Griffey….Konerko is in between those guys.
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 24, 2008 10:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thome, Griffey, Konerko
I bet he didnt face hitters like that in AA, hopefully the young lad is up for the challenge.
by .mnqwerd on Sep 24, 2008 10:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
no but he has faced
Pena and Longoria!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 24, 2008 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hawk mentioning the pick off call again.
by Daymonster on Sep 24, 2008 10:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
can we call him and tell him to shut the hell up?!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 24, 2008 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
no...he even talks in his sleep!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 24, 2008 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Remember how he was when Torii caught that ball...
that he said was robbed?
by snofun23 on Sep 24, 2008 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I cant quite recall that!
of course I dont know who Torii is! ;)
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 24, 2008 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Buehrle retires Casilla on a K
he is in control now!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 24, 2008 10:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
2-2 to Mauer
Buerhle has thrown 111 pitches
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 24, 2008 10:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Mauer grounds out to Buerhle....
Morneau is up!
Now would be a good time for #24!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 24, 2008 10:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Morneau singles!
come on Kubel…good time for #21!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 24, 2008 10:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Kubes
Whatever will score the run
by WITwinsfan on Sep 24, 2008 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Morneau steals second!
and he goes to third and a throwing error!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 24, 2008 10:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
WP? what the hell?
he went about 2 feet from AJ!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 24, 2008 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No
but a single should score him.
by Twins Territory on Sep 24, 2008 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kubs grounds out to Konerko
nice play to prevent Morneau from scoring!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 24, 2008 10:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Mijares time!
Biggest game of your career now!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 24, 2008 10:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
DANG
This is the critical inning boy, buckle up.
by Twins Territory on Sep 24, 2008 10:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs