Game 161: Royals @ Twins
by Jesse on Sep 27, 2008 2:54 PM EDT
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Kansas City Royals at Minnesota Twins, Sep 27, 2008 3:55 PM EDT
Pregame
Good thing Cleveland is the best team in the AL Central right about now, huh?
Anyway, this afternoon could belong to Glen Perkins if he's able to come through. A win tonight would guarantee that no matter what happens tomorrow, there's no way the White Sox win the division outright. It's one step at a time, and today's step is simple: JUST WIN.
For Perkins, they key today is to do exactlly the opposite of what he's done over the last month: pitch well. He lasted two-thirds of an inning his last time out in Tampa, and just before that in Baltimore he logged just three innings. When his breaking balls actually break, he has no command, and when they don't break, well, the lack of command doesn't matter. Indeed, it's the curve/slurve/sliders that he's had absolutely zero confidence in recently. It's probably good this season is almost over, because Perk needs to rest his arm.
Gil Meche, on the other hand, is having a very good year. He's thrown seven quality starts in his last ten, but one of the three that wasn't was in Minnesota back on August 10th when he walked seven Twins. But on most occasions Meche has pretty decent command, and he's also picked up career-high marks for strikeouts in a season. Hitters can usually put decent wood on the ball when given the opportunity (22.1% LD), but he still manages to log good innings. Unless lighting strikes twice and he walks two handfulls of hitters again, this won't be an easy game. But then again, with the Twins, it never is an easy game when you think it could be, is it?
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Lineups
Royals
Aviles, SS
Callaspo, 2B
Guillen, RF
Shealy, 1B
Teahen, LF
Butler, DH
Gordon, 3B
Buck, C
Maier, CF
Twins
Span, RF
Casilla, 2B
Mauer, C
Morneau, 1B
Kubel, DH
Young, LF
Harris, 3B
Punto SS
Gomez, CF
by Jesse on Sep 27, 2008 2:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I like Harris in there.
Meche has been on his game as of late. Hopefully we can rough him up early and then settle in. I’m getting nervous, I just want us to clinch!
by Twins Territory on Sep 27, 2008 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lets Go Perk
I Need a Boost after the Gophers Loss. And LETS GO TRIBE TONIGHT!
by Tony_O on Sep 27, 2008 3:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The Gophers
did a pretty good job against a good Ohio State team…
by Twins Territory on Sep 27, 2008 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lets go...
..we can’t control what the White Sox do. Win today and tomorrow and we’ve done everything possible. There would be nothing better than clinching a tie today. Then we’ll control our destiny tomorrow.
by Twins Territory on Sep 27, 2008 3:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lets win today Twins
Morneau has very good numbers vs Meche so hopefully he will break out of his big funk…..we need our boys to come up big and Perk has to stay away from the big inning!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 27, 2008 3:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Perkins Owes it to Twins Territory to Pitch Well today.
by Tony_O on Sep 27, 2008 3:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Indeed
We cannot afford to fall back a half game. Lets just win the final two and hope that Burhle or Vazquez get beat on three-day rest.
by Twins Territory on Sep 27, 2008 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is this game on Fox?
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by Andersklasen on Sep 27, 2008 3:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Predictions
1 – Twins win, 4-1.
2 – Perkins, 6 IP, 1 ER, 5 K, 2 BB
3 – Morneau, 0-4
4 – Span, 3-5
5 – White Sox lose, 5-4 in 11.
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by Andersklasen on Sep 27, 2008 3:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow...I get the Brewer game here in Arizona.
I am boiling mad…
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by Andersklasen on Sep 27, 2008 3:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I said "here in Arizona."
Just south of Tucson, Arizona.
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by Andersklasen on Sep 27, 2008 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That Sucks
I’m Looking for atleast a radio stream for ya dude.
by Tony_O on Sep 27, 2008 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've tried FreeBaseballRadio.com
But none of them work. I’ve lived off Gameday all year, so I think I can manage two more games. Thanks, though!
And I’m getting MLB.tv next season. So it’s all good. :)
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by Andersklasen on Sep 27, 2008 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Andy
Heres a Radio Stream
Go to this Link: http://www.thegamelive.com/baseballmlb.html#al
Scroll Down to the Twins
Click on WNAX out of Yankton South Dakota.
It should work
by Tony_O on Sep 27, 2008 3:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ah, WNAX. My dad grew up on that, and I used it for the four years in lived in SD
Thanks a bunch, Tony!
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by Andersklasen on Sep 27, 2008 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not a Problem Man
Glad i could help out!
by Tony_O on Sep 27, 2008 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Aviles should really be considered with ROY...
I know that Longo has it but Aviles should really be considered.
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 27, 2008 3:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yes of course
them too but Aviles really is good! my gawd!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 27, 2008 4:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ever notice how Gameday Mini fits perfectly in the blue sidebar on the right?
Pretty nifty.
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by Andersklasen on Sep 27, 2008 4:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It looks like it'll be a long day...
…Perkins looks like crap early on. He can’t finish anybody off. He’ll be done after four the way it’s going.
by Twins Territory on Sep 27, 2008 4:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
what a play by Harris!
defense comes through there!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 27, 2008 4:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
I’ve seen him once before with the Twins on there, but not often.
by Twins Territory on Sep 27, 2008 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good inning I guess...
..but he needs to use less pitches. We need six or seven strong from him today.
by Twins Territory on Sep 27, 2008 4:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Anybody
else glad this got moved to the day? I’m not sure I could have waited until tonight.
by Twins Territory on Sep 27, 2008 4:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hello, everyone
Must-win game today.
Get it done.
I am so nervous about the game.
by Timber on Sep 27, 2008 4:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just a quick note
On 3 days rest, coming off a 125 pitch, 8 inning performance, Johan Santana just finished a 3 hit, complete game, 2-0 shutout of the Marlins. 117 pitches, 9 Ks. Brilliant.
by Eric in Madison on Sep 27, 2008 4:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We didn't need him
Especially after Liriano’s meltdown last night.
by Timber on Sep 27, 2008 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Morneau
has been really bad this past week. That better change sometime today.
by Twins Territory on Sep 27, 2008 4:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
that was a horrible call
and Morneau almost got ejected!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 27, 2008 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
but he still hasn’t been very good. I’m looking for him to heat back up today…
by Twins Territory on Sep 27, 2008 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's no MVP
I know Reusse and others have been calling for Morneau to be the MVP, but I don’t see it. If anything, Joe Mauer have produced more than Morneau. Either Mauer or Pedoria would be the right choice for MVP.
by Timber on Sep 27, 2008 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Royals radio
I am listening to the Royals guys on the radio.
I am not a John Gordon fan, and Gordon loves the sound of his voice. Plus, he does not know where the ball goes.
by Timber on Sep 27, 2008 4:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Perk gets it done
Good second inning by Glen!
by Timber on Sep 27, 2008 4:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pitches
First Inning:
19 pitches
3 changeups
1 slider
16 fastballs
Second:
14 pitches
1 changeup
2 sliders
11 fastballs.
I sure hope he starts to vary things a bit soon….
by Zathras on Sep 27, 2008 4:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Young sac grounder to first
and then a Harris double!!!!!!!!
by 33MorneauMVP on Sep 27, 2008 4:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Get him home!
The Twins need to get a run quickly or else Meche will get into a groove
by Timber on Sep 27, 2008 4:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
WOOHOO!
That first run was huge psychologically.
by Timber on Sep 27, 2008 4:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Royals
I tell ya what.
This Royals team is going to be good real soon.
by Timber on Sep 27, 2008 4:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We need more than one...
…those two runners left at third so far better not come back to bite us.
by Twins Territory on Sep 27, 2008 4:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Three good innings...
…but he needs to continue it and avoid a big inning. The offense meanwhile needs to break out for more than one.
by Twins Territory on Sep 27, 2008 4:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Perk is pitching with heart
He has been good for the first three innings.
He at least showed up unlike Liriano last night.
These hitters have to pick him up. 1 run is not going to win obviuosly.
by Timber on Sep 27, 2008 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He has been good
but it’s the second time through the order that tells you how good of an outing it’ll be.
by Twins Territory on Sep 27, 2008 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Mets won
and the Brewers already trail 4-0. Looks like the Wild Card in the NL will be tied into tomorrow.
by Twins Territory on Sep 27, 2008 4:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Seconded
Put it out of Pedroia’s reach
by Zathras on Sep 27, 2008 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not sure
how much Pedroia will play in the next two games. Today’s is in a rain delay and they wouldn’t probably make it up.
by Twins Territory on Sep 27, 2008 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That'll do it.
2-0 Twins. Keep adding, don’t settle for a small lead.
by Twins Territory on Sep 27, 2008 4:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
At least Morneau
is taking pitches. He has to be beat up, I don’t remember the last time he had a game off.
by Twins Territory on Sep 27, 2008 4:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Finally
one sneaks through. Maybe that’ll start him up…
by Twins Territory on Sep 27, 2008 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Twins are
really going to kick themselves in the nuts if they lose this one. They’ve so many runners on so far. Two double-fricken-plays.
by Twins Territory on Sep 27, 2008 4:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Meche is no stiff
It sucks, but Gil Meche is pretty good in his own right.
by Timber on Sep 27, 2008 4:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
but he has missed some spots and we’ve bailed him out with to DP.
by Twins Territory on Sep 27, 2008 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought it was going to be gone
That look like a HR.
Gosh it sucks listening to the radio.
Stupid Fox and stupid MLB. I can’t watch the game since it’s blackout.
by Timber on Sep 27, 2008 4:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Perk shows heart
4 Ks.
Two back-to-back Ks.
This is what you call stepping up!
by Timber on Sep 27, 2008 5:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lets add more than one damn run now...
by Twins Territory on Sep 27, 2008 5:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
1 run will be good enough LOL
Would Take a 3-0 over Nothing LOL
by Tony_O on Sep 27, 2008 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Me too
but we won’t be saying that if Perkins hits the normal wall. We’ve already left seven on base.
by Twins Territory on Sep 27, 2008 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
True, I Hope Glen Keeps it up
Maybe the Skipped Start helped him settle down.
by Tony_O on Sep 27, 2008 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Home sweet home helps
Pitching in front of a supportive home crowd helps.
by Timber on Sep 27, 2008 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully he goes six or seven scoreless. This game just means so much, I hate having it close :)
By the way, it’s 9 LOB now…
by Twins Territory on Sep 27, 2008 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Baseball is never easy
After what we experienced this season, I learned baseball is the hardest sport to play. It can eat at you mentally.
by Timber on Sep 27, 2008 5:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Very true
for player and fans.
by Twins Territory on Sep 27, 2008 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Being a fan is not easy
Fans are always fickle. I hate it when others call out negative fans when things go bad. You can’t change a fan’s personality. If a fan is optimistic, it’s by nature. You can’t change a cynic’s personality. I laugh when fans tell others how to be good fans. It’s not as easy as it looks.
by Timber on Sep 27, 2008 5:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Right on
I try to always stay positive and not give up on things, but when the Twins blew some of those leads in Seattle, I was very upset and not what most would call the best fan.
by Twins Territory on Sep 27, 2008 5:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No letdown today
I think the boys are playing today.
Can they win now?
by Timber on Sep 27, 2008 5:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Boy I hope so.
Nothing would be better today than a win and a Sox loss. Knowing we can do nothing worse than a tie would be a great feeling. Right now I get nervous just because it seems like we need to win.
by Twins Territory on Sep 27, 2008 5:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Twins need to worry about themselves
I am not worried about Chicago.
The Twins are in first place, and all they have to do is Just Win, Baby!
by Timber on Sep 27, 2008 5:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know
but if we lose and they win, then the Sox control it. I want to end the regular season this weekend and not have to play on Tuesday in Chicago.
by Twins Territory on Sep 27, 2008 5:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Will John Gordon retire?
Not that I am listening to him, but will he ever retire? I think the Twins need to hire Kris Attebery to be the PBP guy, and Gordon just needs to talk about the game. Gordon is over his head as a radio announcer.
by Timber on Sep 27, 2008 5:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Who pitches...
…if Perkins goes six?
by Twins Territory on Sep 27, 2008 5:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Scratch that
he isn’t going to get through the fifth.
by Twins Territory on Sep 27, 2008 5:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Perk
I just hope he gets through this inning.
by Timber on Sep 27, 2008 5:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Now a hit ties it.
That’s why we can’t leave nine on base.
by Twins Territory on Sep 27, 2008 5:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hitting is hard
That’s true, but at this time of the year, a pitcher has to carry his team on his back as you saw today with what Santana did with the Mets.
by Timber on Sep 27, 2008 5:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ah geez!
Why do I get this feeling this is going to be a tie game?
by Timber on Sep 27, 2008 5:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I have a feeling
we’re about to fall behind. Perkins might be a true starter. He is normally good through four and that’s all. Starters need to at least get five.
by Twins Territory on Sep 27, 2008 5:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Royals are playing loose
They look like they are having fun.
by Timber on Sep 27, 2008 5:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lucky.
They better add a few runs. Maybe we won’t leave more on?
by Twins Territory on Sep 27, 2008 5:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
WHEW!
Good job by Glen.
SCORE SOME RUNS.
THE TWINS NEED TO GROW A PAIR AND JUST PLAY BASEBALL!
They look like a tight team while the Royals are having fun.
by Timber on Sep 27, 2008 5:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They need to quit
leaving runners at second and third. That’s been the best part of this team all season and now they can’t get anybody in.
by Twins Territory on Sep 27, 2008 5:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
When you're tight, you're tight
It’s one thing to play through early, but it’s different in the final days of this season.
Players are no different than fans. They have butterflies and it’s hard to concenbrate when you have that feeling.
by Timber on Sep 27, 2008 5:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Justin
I am afraid he may be losing his MVP chances with his performance this week. He has a couple more games to earn it. Big hit right here justin
by .mnqwerd on Sep 27, 2008 5:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Mauer > Morneau
Justin has had a good year, but I think Mauer has earned more votes for MVP.
by Timber on Sep 27, 2008 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Morneau
just got completly worked over by Meche.
by Twins Territory on Sep 27, 2008 5:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't have a good feeling.
These are the type of games we’ve blown this season. If we lose, I don’t think we’ll see the playoffs either. The White Sox will gain a lot from a loss today.
by Twins Territory on Sep 27, 2008 5:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The Twins never had it
They were never this good.
When you are relying on too many young players to help, that’s not a good feeling.
I was surprised that the Twins sweep this series.
by Timber on Sep 27, 2008 5:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Perkins done with 85 pitches. Terrible.
by Twins Territory on Sep 27, 2008 5:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
?
I think he did very well. He’s sucked the last month, but he still got through 5 innings today giving up only 1 run on 4 hits and even striking out 4 guys. I also think it’s the right decision to take him out now, since as mentioned previously he hasn’t been very good. He did about as well as anyone could have expected today.
by Hoya on Sep 27, 2008 5:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
85 pitches
shouldn’t end his day.
by Twins Territory on Sep 27, 2008 5:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
do you mean...
that Gardy shouldn’t have taken him out or that you wish he was a better pitcher so that he didn’t need to be taken out already?
by Hoya on Sep 27, 2008 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He should have left him in over Boof's ass.
Now we’re going to lose, and probably miss the playoffs. Boof gave up four straight hits and there are no outs. If we lose, we’re going nowhere. The White Sox will NOT lose tonight if we do.
I guess the Twins don’t deserve to go to the playoffs if they’re relying on Bonser to get them outs in a close game.
by Twins Territory on Sep 27, 2008 5:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Game
This team has looked like shit today and if we’re relying on Boof, we’re not winning. We just had a double play and Bonser tried to make some stupid ass play. Let the ball go and you have two outs. Now there are none and we’re in a tie game with our fricken offense that has left 11 on.
by Twins Territory on Sep 27, 2008 5:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Woah.
Things looked under control a few innings ago.
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by Andersklasen on Sep 27, 2008 5:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Guerrier?
Are you kidding me? Game over. Season over.
by .mnqwerd on Sep 27, 2008 5:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I feel helpless and hopeless right now.
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by Andersklasen on Sep 27, 2008 5:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
5-2 2 outs
Big play. Does Guerrier have a little more luck left?
by .mnqwerd on Sep 27, 2008 5:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He better hope so...for his sake.
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by Andersklasen on Sep 27, 2008 5:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Will
the Twins play with some fire under their asses now? Two great plays better get them going, because if it doesn’t, nothing will.
by Twins Territory on Sep 27, 2008 5:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow. Either an extreme case of luck..
Or Gardy knows something we don’t.
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by Andersklasen on Sep 27, 2008 5:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It's the Luck.
Gardy made a very stupid move with Bonser and got lucky.
by Twins Territory on Sep 27, 2008 5:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Heck, anybody. Through Baker out there.
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by Andersklasen on Sep 27, 2008 5:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly. That's why Gardy would go with him.
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by Andersklasen on Sep 27, 2008 5:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Combo of Guerrier and Crain
for the 7th, Reyes/Mijeres for the 8th
What would my life be like without the '91 World Series?
by MJesser on Sep 27, 2008 5:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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by Andersklasen on Sep 27, 2008 5:59 PM EDT reply actions 3 recs
We aren't getting lucky twice.
Two hits, they’ll score. I just want to punch Gardenhire in the face right now. Guerrier has shown every time that he can’t go long. He’s been overused. TAKE HIM OUT!
by Twins Territory on Sep 27, 2008 6:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Crain in for Matty...
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by MJesser on Sep 27, 2008 6:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It appears so...
What would my life be like without the '91 World Series?
by MJesser on Sep 27, 2008 6:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Game Over. Season Over.
We didn’t deserve it anyways. The team didn’t seem to give a shit these past two games.
by Twins Territory on Sep 27, 2008 6:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Seriously...
The Twins still have 9 outs and are (currently) only 2 runs behind. It’s ugly, but they can overcome that… they just need to pull their heads out of their asses and realize they are playing a baseball game
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by MJesser on Sep 27, 2008 6:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They can
but they have sucked today and don’t seem to give a shit.
by Twins Territory on Sep 27, 2008 6:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am pretty sure they care about winning this game...
by guinness junky on Sep 27, 2008 6:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They aren't showing it...
I guess Gardy might be the one that doesn’t care. Fricken Bonser?
by Twins Territory on Sep 27, 2008 6:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If anything, they jsut seem over anxious.
by guinness junky on Sep 27, 2008 6:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And it might cost them the division.
Hopefully not.
by Twins Territory on Sep 27, 2008 6:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is just brutal
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by MJesser on Sep 27, 2008 6:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm Depressed Today
Anything I’ve said really shouldn’t be taken serious. I just can’t stand all of our missed chances anymore.
by Twins Territory on Sep 27, 2008 6:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It's understandable...
this series has been rough on all of us so far…
by Hoya on Sep 27, 2008 6:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I want this team to do so well
and they have a great chance. It just seems like we’re so much better, but can’t take control.
by Twins Territory on Sep 27, 2008 6:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree...
I have started to think the TC on the caps should be read CT, because they are the baseball equivalent of a CT…
by guinness junky on Sep 27, 2008 6:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bunt?
should casilla bunt? I’m sure Gardy will have him do it.
by Hoya on Sep 27, 2008 6:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Here comes the signature Mauer DP...
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by MJesser on Sep 27, 2008 6:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I sure hope not.
That would not be a good thing for me. I already feel like punching the wall.
by Twins Territory on Sep 27, 2008 6:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Looks like they
wanted to pitch around him for Morneau.
by Twins Territory on Sep 27, 2008 6:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Morneau has been great this season...
… but he is not an MVP.
by Twins Territory on Sep 27, 2008 6:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I expect crap like that from some of the younger players
but not Morneau…all of the pressure is on the pitcher and you just friggin swing away…
by guinness junky on Sep 27, 2008 6:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ever since he hit this slump
His plate dicispline has gone to shit
by matty_b on Sep 27, 2008 6:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
To justin's credit...
It was a belt-high fastball in the middle of the plate…
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by MJesser on Sep 27, 2008 6:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
why in the hell would he swing at the first pitch? He tried to hit a fricken Grand Slam and might have instead ended the season.
by Twins Territory on Sep 27, 2008 6:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sonofa
J.mo has not had it when we’ve needed it this past month
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by MJesser on Sep 27, 2008 6:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We don't deserve to make the playoffs if we cant get a run in there.
How many DPs has morneau hit into… it’s gotta be top 10 in the AL.
by Daymonster on Sep 27, 2008 6:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hi My Name is Justin Morneau
And i Swing on the First Pitch with the bases Loaded while we are losing 4-2…..TAKE A PITCH YOU FUCKING RETARD.
by Tony_O on Sep 27, 2008 6:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Reyes?
Guess they want the Royals to extend it. We don’t deserve this. One out, bases loaded and we get nothing. Let the White Sox have it.
by Twins Territory on Sep 27, 2008 6:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Haha!
I’m 3 for 4 on guessing Gardy’s sequence of releivers so far…
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by MJesser on Sep 27, 2008 6:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It's all going terribly, terribly wrong.
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by Andersklasen on Sep 27, 2008 6:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
White Sox
will capitalize tonight. And they won’t lose to Garcia if they have to play the make-up game.
by Twins Territory on Sep 27, 2008 6:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And Guarenteed, All we are going to hear from Colonel sanders and Bill Smith
Oh, Were a Young Team and we shouldnt have even been in contention.
Im So Sick of Fucking Hearing that, Fuck that Front Office and Fuck that Team. Couldnt Win if they Tried, CHOKE……………………
by Tony_O on Sep 27, 2008 6:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, we can always hope the Indians help us out.
Ugh.
by matty_b on Sep 27, 2008 6:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
is Lee pitvching tonight?
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by PJS on Sep 27, 2008 6:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No
He was supposed to pitch tomorrow, but it looks like they will shut him down instead.
by Twins Territory on Sep 27, 2008 6:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
But I’d be surprised if the White Sox missed another chance.
by Twins Territory on Sep 27, 2008 6:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No
Not until Sunday, if then even. he has a stiff neck
by matty_b on Sep 27, 2008 6:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
er, that was in response to the cliff lee question.
I’m so frustrated i can’t even use the internet
by matty_b on Sep 27, 2008 6:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Sox have been bad too
Like, really bad
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by MJesser on Sep 27, 2008 6:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They're
good enough to beat Zack Johnson. And if we are forced to play the game in Chicago Tueday, it won’t be good.
by Twins Territory on Sep 27, 2008 6:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If it makes anyone feel better the Badgers are about to be upset.
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by PJS on Sep 27, 2008 6:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If we dont Come Back im not watching this team again.
by Tony_O on Sep 27, 2008 6:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Really guys, really....
we are going to let the Kansas City Royals keep us out of the playoffs????
This is awful. The game isn’t over yet, come on guys get mad and take this game back b/c you can’t wait for Chicago to fail and hand you the division
by caluofmn on Sep 27, 2008 6:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I can't handle the pessimism around here...
Have these two games been frustrating so far? Yes. But calling the season over while we are (technically, until the final score is posted) still a half game up? Stupid.
Let the players play the game and we’ll see. You all sound like a bunch of raving Cubs fans constantly bitching about anything they possibly can.
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by MJesser on Sep 27, 2008 6:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm just sick
of watching such a great season go to waste. We’ve played so well and now they’re pissing it down the drain.
by Twins Territory on Sep 27, 2008 6:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good pep talk sir.
I tried to stay out of the negativity, but after the extreme emotional high of the White Sox series, this is just killing me. I think this team is making me bipolar.
by matty_b on Sep 27, 2008 6:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I feel bipolar too.
I hate getting upset with them, but I put 162 days into them and hate seeing this go down the drain. You only go to the playoffs so often.
by Twins Territory on Sep 27, 2008 6:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
what a joke
if you can’t express your frustration at the team going back to performing so poorly here then what is this forum for?
It’s the bottom of the 8th and the Twins are down by 2 runs in a game that they must win if they want to continue to control their fate.
If you are happy with watching the team perform at this level and hope that pixie dust will somehow still save the team then good for you. But after the series w/ Chicago we saw how this team can perform and these games are just as important. I’d rather not count on the charity of others for the division, I’d like to see the Twins take the division.
but I don’t actually play for the Twins so I guess it doesn’t matter what I think
by caluofmn on Sep 27, 2008 7:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Big difference...
…between expressing your frustration and telling the world that the season is over or that you will never watch the twins again.
I’m frustrated watching this game too, but don’t go all “The sky is falling” when we are still technically leading the division by a half-game.
1 more CWS loss gives us at least a chance to make it to the playoffs, even if we get swept.
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by MJesser on Sep 27, 2008 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
when did I write that I will never watch the Twins again?
or the season is over?
I expressed my frustration by asking a question of the Twins (that they can’t answer of course) on whether they wanted the Royals to be the reason why they can miss the playoffs.
You assume too much
by caluofmn on Sep 27, 2008 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My original post
wasn’t directed at you. In fact your post is exactly the type of frustrations that SHOULD be written here.
It was mainly directed at a few others here that can’t seem to look past 1 bad play, 1 bad at bat, 1 bad series.
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by MJesser on Sep 27, 2008 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow I feel really dumb then
and I’m Sorry for the misunderstanding…
sorry again.
by caluofmn on Sep 27, 2008 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just wrote this at the STrib:
Why is getting discouraged and being frustrated with your team, who is being outplayed by an inferior team when it matters most, the sign of a troll or a fair weather fan. I get really frustrated because the Twins success is (way too) important to me. People are allowed to criticize and allowed to get angry. It doesn’t mean you’re a better fan than they are.
I don’t need to say anything more. Last I checked, true fans don’t just get all giddy about everything. We’re going for the fricken playoffs. 8 TEAMS. That’s the number that makes it. Sorry for being pissed that we’re wasting our great season.
Just wanted to share my thoughts here too. The italics is someone else’s comment.
by Twins Territory on Sep 27, 2008 6:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Let's go Tolbert!
Time to start a rally here.
Oh yes, and finish it, too. No more ill-timed double plays!
by Jesse on Sep 27, 2008 6:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ada Boy Tolbert
Come on Delmon, We Traded for you for a Fucking Reason, Now Do your Damn Job
by Tony_O on Sep 27, 2008 6:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I feel a Billy Haywood quote coming on...
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by Andersklasen on Sep 27, 2008 6:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He actually took the first 3 pitches!
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by MJesser on Sep 27, 2008 6:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This week
has been an emotion roller-coaster.
by Twins Territory on Sep 27, 2008 6:58 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Rec'd
Agreed.
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by Andersklasen on Sep 27, 2008 6:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, just a regular robot.
Thanks very much, I’ll be here all week.
Tip your waitress and try the fish.
by Jesse on Sep 27, 2008 7:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha
I’m sure your wife loves that about you…
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by MJesser on Sep 27, 2008 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, but it keeps her seeking my approval.
Disclaimer: I’m joking.
by Jesse on Sep 27, 2008 7:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tolbert
Can anyone tell me whe he’s in the DH spot? Damn Fox blackout out east and trying to follow along on GameChannel
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by PJS on Sep 27, 2008 6:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pinch-hit for Kubes this inning… not sure why
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by MJesser on Sep 27, 2008 7:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Twins' Season - in one picture:
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by Andersklasen on Sep 27, 2008 7:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow, i needed that. I just about pissed my pants reading that…
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by MJesser on Sep 27, 2008 7:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's an epic fail
and thank god there’s no picture to go with it
by caluofmn on Sep 27, 2008 7:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why not?
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by Andersklasen on Sep 27, 2008 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Another...
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by Andersklasen on Sep 27, 2008 7:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're an expletive monster tonight.
Don’t bust a nut.
by Jesse on Sep 27, 2008 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I Know, im just sick of the Twins Choking everything away this year.
Do the Baseball gods hate us?
by Tony_O on Sep 27, 2008 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think you need a good, healthy dose of reality.
Going into the season, the Twins were going to suck. We all knew this.
Now when they suck, we’re shocked?
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by Andersklasen on Sep 27, 2008 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We get used to things, that's the easiest answer.
We got used to the Twins winning…I know I did. That’s where my disappoinments stem from.
by Jesse on Sep 27, 2008 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This series is bringing out the worst in us.
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by Andersklasen on Sep 27, 2008 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
damn it.
Gomez hit it well, but not well enogugh.
by matty_b on Sep 27, 2008 7:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
1-0 Early in Chicago
Shin Soo Choo with a Solo Shot
by Tony_O on Sep 27, 2008 7:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sorry, I'm on a roll:
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by Andersklasen on Sep 27, 2008 7:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Two more:
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by Andersklasen on Sep 27, 2008 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Classic Metrodome-esque fail:
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by Andersklasen on Sep 27, 2008 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh my god.
Thats alot funnier after you’ve seen people with seats like that in the dome.
by matty_b on Sep 27, 2008 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
YES!
EXCELLENT inning by Jose Mijares. Three up, three down…LOVE IT.
LET’S GO OFFENSE!!! RALLY!!!
by Jesse on Sep 27, 2008 7:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Due Up:
Span
Casilla
Mauer
ROCK’N’ROLL, BITCHES!
by Jesse on Sep 27, 2008 7:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
White Sox
have already tied it up. They won’t lose.
by Twins Territory on Sep 27, 2008 7:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn't bank on that.
They suck pretty bad.
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by Andersklasen on Sep 27, 2008 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just 'cause I'm in the mood, and have no intentions of following either game:
Newspaper FAILS
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by Andersklasen on Sep 27, 2008 7:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
From a California bar association’s newsletter: Correction — the following typo appeared in our last bulletin: “Lunch will be gin at 12:15 p.m.” Please orrect to read “12 noon.”
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by Andersklasen on Sep 27, 2008 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Come on Span
let’s knock Soria Denarded.
by matty_b on Sep 27, 2008 7:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
YES!
Two on no out. I picked the wrong series to quit smoking.
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by Andersklasen on Sep 27, 2008 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
All I can do is laugh.
I’ve been so pissed, and I finally get some hope. Then a double-play. What else is there to do? We were coming back and we do that. Nothing else can be said…
by Twins Territory on Sep 27, 2008 7:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm in a daze as well...
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by Andersklasen on Sep 27, 2008 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kinda surprised they're actually pitching to him
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by MJesser on Sep 27, 2008 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You really think that is going to happen...?
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by Andersklasen on Sep 27, 2008 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If ever there was a time...
for morneau to bust out of this slump…
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by MJesser on Sep 27, 2008 7:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Why
did Mauer have to do that? We WOULD have come back if they didn’t happen. Even if he got out and the runner just moved up.
by Twins Territory on Sep 27, 2008 7:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
My plan as of now:
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by Andersklasen on Sep 27, 2008 7:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
But not before I figure this out:
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by Andersklasen on Sep 27, 2008 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Any Team that Loses 2 straight to the royals to end the season doesnt deserve to be in the playoffs
by Tony_O on Sep 27, 2008 7:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We haven't deserved to be in the playoffs for months now.
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by Andersklasen on Sep 27, 2008 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This one's huge, so I won't post it here, but it's hilarious:
http://www.shipmentoffail.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/9479.thumbnail.jpg
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by Andersklasen on Sep 27, 2008 7:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No, try this:
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by Andersklasen on Sep 27, 2008 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can we get a "Depressed" thread?
Maybe just to stop by when the White Sox game is moving along?
by Twins Territory on Sep 27, 2008 7:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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by Andersklasen on Sep 27, 2008 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
...Just in case...
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by Andersklasen on Sep 27, 2008 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm really done now...for real...
And all I have to say about this season is…uuftah.
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by Andersklasen on Sep 27, 2008 7:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They could at least have
photoshopped the same clothing on him…
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