Game 144: Royals @ Twins
by Jesse on Sep 9, 2008 5:19 PM EDT
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Well, there's a small opening
The Sox lost the first game of their doubleheader today against the Jays. AJ Burnett pitched 7 1-hit innings.
So a win gets the Twins closer. Need to get it going tonight.
beautiful
we score first, the blue jays score first. Now we need to get a 5 run lead for our now all mop up man bullpen.
Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?
good point
I guess you can never be too careful these days.
Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?
Delmon and Buscher come through.
Extending the lead to 4-2. Give Blackburn some room, let’s go boys!
And put zeros on the board
Because that’s what Gardy wants his starters to do, according to Bert. Put zeros on the board. Sounds like a radical thought to me, but I won’t question Gardy’s experience.
Gardy has also been known to say he'd like his pitchers to get people out
might have been speaking about Crain but really good advice all around
that Gardy… it’s a crime he doesn’t have a fist full of rings already
Amazing how they keep stringing us along...
I was about ready to call it quits after Sunday but if today continues to play out will be back to just 1 game back.
Neither the Sox nor the Twins have a killer instinct going right now, but they’re both in it. Obviously, we present an interesting playoff team. Solid offense (it’s had it’s ups and downs, but they can be a series threat and has been very good overall), solid starting pitching (Baker, Liriano, Slowey present a formidable trio), shaky bullpen (still some talent there if they can stop playing head games and hanging sliders), and an off and on defense.
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 9, 2008 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Them and Cleveland right now
Both dangerous teams to be playing. They’re a lot better than they’ve played most of the season and they want to give themselves some hope for next season. I’d love to see Toronto keep New York in 4th place.
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 9, 2008 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Nice yea...
200 million dollars… fourth place in the Eastern Division
100 million dollars… last place in the American League
50 million dollars and a bunch of youngsters winning the World Series… Priceless
(Banking on Tampa of course, but I’ll always take the Twins on that last statement)
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 9, 2008 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Well with one at bat
There goes Blackburn’s bid to go 8 innings, Teahen works him for 11 pitches… Too bad, could have gone a game without seeing a “Set-up” reliever.
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?
Somebody's got the mojo working
Couple of recent call-ups get 2 runs of Papelpon in the 9th. Minnesota native Dan Johnson (was wondering where he went) went yard to tie 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 9, 2008 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Percival playing with fire
3-0 count to Ortiz, one out, guy on first
by Adam Peterson on Sep 9, 2008 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Balfour has been dominant
Percival was paid the money to close, but Balfour is the better option right now. What a great story by the way. When he left the Twins, I’d never thought I’d see him again.
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Sep 9, 2008 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Ortiz flyout to left
Ellsbury steals second, goes to third on a throwing error. 90 feet from tying the game
by Adam Peterson on Sep 9, 2008 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Proposal for the Twins Bullpen
I’d give Matty some series time off, maybe pitch him once every 3-4 days. In his place I’d give his innings to either Korecky or Humber. Maybe, just maybe, one of those guys will stand out and give opposing teams another look. If one of does well, maybe you take them with you to the playoffs. If they don’t… well… it’s not like it’ll be uglier than what Guerrier’s been doing 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?
Also
If the score stays the same, who do you throw in the 9th? Would it really be necessary to throw in Crain, Bonser or Guerrier?
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 9, 2008 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Mijares?
Maybe we’ll see him some time this year…I’d give him (or anyone(little rope). Might even give Nathan a little work.
by Adam Peterson on Sep 9, 2008 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey Denny
Way to make the game interesting. Why do I not feel safe with a 5 run lead?
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?
Hey Gardy
Impressive bullpen management!!! Way to use all of our best relievers when we’ve got a 5 run lead. Never mind the fresh arms recently recalled!!!!
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 9, 2008 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Think any of the starters
Ever just want to go up to Gardy and bash him on his head with their well deserved game balls?
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 9, 2008 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey Gardy, I got your game balls right here?
that would be a sight…
Like I said Gard = fist full of rings… in another dimension
Good thing Baker's a pretty passive guy
If Lohse were in the same position, none of Gardy, Guerrier, Crain, Reyes or Breslow would have any doors on any of their homes.
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 9, 2008 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions
so why keep trotting them out there?
so they can be even more tired? Give one of the callups the ball, if they get in trouble hand it over to Nathan. That’s the beauty of a 5 run lead at home, you don’t have to abuse your best guys.
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 9, 2008 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Again... why is Jesse Pitching
Give the ball to Korecky for gosh sakes. Now if we have to protect a close game tomorrow we’re guaranteed to see Guerrier… I can’t handle any more hanging sliders.
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?
Well Jesse
Way to take charge and be filthy like we all know you’re capable of being.
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 9, 2008 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions
I throw left, have an authentic jersey, and a pretty mean straight curve
Ha Ha, I’m willing to get after it.
I was throwing 86 mph and a similar bunny curve come to think of it
In college a couple of years ago… maybe I can do a little Livo impersonation.
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 9, 2008 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions
there you go
we got innings 6 through 9 covered… or better yet the starter can come in after we’re done
Hate to get ahead of ourselves
But this Toronto thing could prove to be a big boost. Next two days:
Roy Halladay 18-9 2.64 ERA
Shaun Marcum 8-6 3.42 ERA
Then it’s Verlander on Friday, who looked to be improving the other day against us, and then old man Kenny…
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?
MMMm, nothing like facing the Royals. They're like Chicken noodle soup and a day home from school.
"You can't sit on a lead and run a few plays into the line and just kill the clock. You've got to throw the ball over the damn plate and give the other man his chance. That's why baseball is the greatest game of them all."
~ Earl Weaver
"In God we trust. All others must provide evidence."
~ Billy Beane
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