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Game 163: Twins @ White Sox

Twinkietown_tiny by Jesse on in Game Threads

Minnesota Twins @ Chicago White Sox


Pregame

Because 18 times just wasn't enough, this year we need to play each other 19 times.  You don't need to read anything into this one, for the first time in a few weeks--it's the beginning for one team, the end for the other.  One last time...

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W-LGGSCGSHOSVBSIPHRERHRBBKERAWHIP
2008 - John Danks 11-9 32 32 0 0 0 0 187.0 180 74 72 15 54 155 3.47 1.25
W-LGGSCGSHOSVBSIPHRERHRBBKERAWHIP
2008 - Nick Blackburn 11-10 32 32 0 0 0 0 187.0 220 101 86 22 36 93 4.14 1.37

Lineups

 

Pos Twins Pos White Sox
RF Denard Span SS Orlando Cabrera
2B Alexi Casilla LF Dewayne Wise
C Joe Mauer RF Jermaine Dye
1B Justin Morneau DH Jim Thome
DH Michael Cuddyer 1B Paul Konerko
LF Delmon Young CF Ken Griffey Jr.
3B Brendan Harris 2B Alexei Ramirez
SS Nick Punto C A.J. Pierzynski
CF Carlos Gomez 3B Juan Uribe

Next Game

Minnesota Twins
@ Chicago White Sox

Tuesday, Sep 30, 2008, 7:37 PM EDT
U.S. Cellular Field

Nick Blackburn vs John Danks

Mostly cloudy. Winds blowing out to center field at 15-20 m.p.h. Game Time temperature: Around 55.

 

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I have a GOOD feeling.

Just so we all know.

by Neil on Sep 30, 2008 6:10 PM EDT   0 recs

YES!

OPTIMISM!

by Jesse on Sep 30, 2008 6:10 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

so is everyone breaking out their sunday best for this game?

game jersey
glove
lucky rabbits foot
statue of Jobu
??????

by caluofmn on Sep 30, 2008 6:29 PM EDT   0 recs

I'm still moving

So I have access to nothing. But I could draw a “TC” on my chest if you think it would help.

by Neil on Sep 30, 2008 6:34 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Well...

…I can guarantee you it won’t help…but if it makes YOU feel better, THAT is the important thing.

by Jesse on Sep 30, 2008 6:37 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

ill wear it... :) lol

"There's only one way to become a hitter. Go up to the plate and get mad. Get mad at yourself and mad at the pitcher." -Ted Williams

by AnaheimHalos61 on Sep 30, 2008 9:17 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

If I went w/ away uni

I’d have to pick btwn a Viola or Santana jersey

otherwise I can slip into a Dougie M, Mauer, Hunter, Puckett (powder blue), or Killer jersey

funny how you have more money to blow before kids….

I’m watching the game alone though (my last local Twins fan buddy moved this summer) so I might skip the jersey and put on my fav Twins cap and a large glass of scotch

by caluofmn on Sep 30, 2008 6:43 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

My Where

Ive got my Twins Socks, Twins Boxers, Twins Sweatpants, Gomez Shirt underneath my Mauer Jersey, my twins had on, and My Face is Painted Blue and Red with the TC Logo on each cheek, Thats Dedication

by Tony_O on Sep 30, 2008 6:45 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

can you post a photo of yourself?

"I don't care about feelings." - Lou Piniella

by natetheskate on Sep 30, 2008 6:46 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Haha, YES!

I want to see it, Tony_O…that’s apparell loyalty right there!

by Jesse on Sep 30, 2008 6:48 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Oh hell!

Tony_O if you drop that picture on the internet and the Twins lose…

you will become a FAIL picture I just know it…

but do it anyways

by caluofmn on Sep 30, 2008 6:51 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

LETS GO TWINS

Come on Boys, THis is OUR TIME, NOT THEIRS, LETS SHUT THOSE BITCH SOX UP.

by Tony_O on Sep 30, 2008 6:46 PM EDT   0 recs

Rally Caps

Anyone remember the rally caps from the ’87??? World Series where guys like Gaetti and Hrbek and Puckett would shake their caps back and forth upside down, kinda like bums asking for money? This always works for me…Everyone should do it tonight!!!

by Gornara on Sep 30, 2008 6:49 PM EDT   0 recs

The Theme Song for Tonights Game

Paper Laces " THE NIGHT CHICAGO DIED" !!!!!!!!!!!

by Tony_O on Sep 30, 2008 6:50 PM EDT   0 recs

GO TWINS!

This is going to be an intense game, can’t wait for it to start.

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by 44FAN on Sep 30, 2008 6:50 PM EDT   0 recs

Yo Jesse

Tell Me your Playing Hookey at work tomorrow for this one.

by Tony_O on Sep 30, 2008 6:53 PM EDT   0 recs

Nope.

Just going in TIRED AS HELL.

by Jesse on Sep 30, 2008 7:13 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Terrified

That is all

by neide on Sep 30, 2008 6:53 PM EDT   0 recs

?

Anyone listen to Mike and Mike this morning? They said the Twins got ripped because they won the season series. There shouldn’t even be this 163rd game, and it should at least be at the Dome. They both picked the Twins because they thought they would be angry.

Thoughts?

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by Andersklasen on Sep 30, 2008 7:07 PM EDT   0 recs

Should be enough...

…to get in the playoffs winning the season series, but like you said, it should at least be in the dome…I hate coin flips like this that can completely ruin a team due to homefield advantage!

by Gornara on Sep 30, 2008 7:09 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Good Luck Twins!

I’m pulling for you guys! Can’t stand those white sox!!!

by gohalos912 on Sep 30, 2008 7:10 PM EDT   0 recs

Hey guys

Is this game on nationally or only in local markets?

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by MrNFL on Sep 30, 2008 7:12 PM EDT   0 recs

Awesome!

Thanks, this should be fun to watch. Good luck to you guys, hope you can pull it off.

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by MrNFL on Sep 30, 2008 7:13 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Twins Territory Thanks You

We will do our best sir.

by Tony_O on Sep 30, 2008 7:14 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I'm in Los Angeles, game on.

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by 44FAN on Sep 30, 2008 7:13 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Well...

He’s coming off of a horrible outing. 2 in his last 3 in fact.
He’s still recovering from tommy john surgery.
He has thrown over 180 IP already this year.
Historically pitchers don’t do well on 3 days rest. At least in this era.
I’m sure Blackburn will have a short leash, and Liriano won’t be far behind

by .mnqwerd on Sep 30, 2008 7:21 PM EDT   0 recs

Twins need...

to come out firing tonight. If they come out playing flat like the KC series we have no shot. We need to get some runs early. Hopefully Justin will relax and get some big hits for us. Go Twins!

by .mnqwerd on Sep 30, 2008 7:23 PM EDT   0 recs

Have a feeling..

Cuddyer is gonnan have a big game!

by eric_johnson15 on Sep 30, 2008 7:33 PM EDT   0 recs

Hope so

That would be a nice story

by .mnqwerd on Sep 30, 2008 7:34 PM EDT   0 recs

It's time

let’s go get’em boys

WIN TWINS!

by caluofmn on Sep 30, 2008 7:34 PM EDT   0 recs

First,

Lets go SPAN!

by montanatwinsfan on Sep 30, 2008 7:37 PM EDT   0 recs

Danks is working really fast.

If he keeps throwing like this….KEEP IT UP, SON.

by Jesse on Sep 30, 2008 7:39 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Announcers

I’ll take these guys over any ESPN crew

by .mnqwerd on Sep 30, 2008 7:39 PM EDT   0 recs

It's a shame the MLB has a bad rule

With a coin toss determining home field. It should absolutely be season series.

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by MrNFL on Sep 30, 2008 7:41 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Double play

D’oh!

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by MrNFL on Sep 30, 2008 7:41 PM EDT   0 recs

Shit.

He crushed that ball…right to Cap’n Chub.

DAMMIT.

by Jesse on Sep 30, 2008 7:42 PM EDT   0 recs

My bad

thought it was 0-6

by .mnqwerd on Sep 30, 2008 7:43 PM EDT   0 recs

I'll take it. 16 pitches in the first inning ain't bad.

Let’s get into the bullpen early!

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by Andersklasen on Sep 30, 2008 7:46 PM EDT   0 recs

Cabrera knocks it into left.

I’d like our own DP now please.

Thanks.

by Jesse on Sep 30, 2008 7:47 PM EDT   0 recs

silver lining,

we made Danks work a little that inning. 16 pitches and a lot of throws to first.

by montanatwinsfan on Sep 30, 2008 7:47 PM EDT   0 recs

DP

Nice job

by .mnqwerd on Sep 30, 2008 7:49 PM EDT   0 recs

Go sit down O-Cab!

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by 44FAN on Sep 30, 2008 7:49 PM EDT   0 recs

Yes! DOUBLE PLAY!!!!

I’ll take that sucker any way I can get it.

by Jesse on Sep 30, 2008 7:49 PM EDT   0 recs

The pitch count battle is key here.

Who will yield to their bullpen first?

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by Andersklasen on Sep 30, 2008 7:51 PM EDT   0 recs

Dye keeping it alive here.

Get through him, Blackburn, let’s go.

by Jesse on Sep 30, 2008 7:51 PM EDT   0 recs

thought so too,

but the ump was consistently calling that outside corner a ball.

by montanatwinsfan on