Game 159: Minnesota Twins @ Detroit Tigers
by Adam Peterson on Oct 1, 2009 12:00 PM EDT
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Minnesota Twins at Detroit Tigers, Oct 1, 2009 1:05 PM EDT
First Pitch: 1:05pm CDT
TV: FS North
Radio: Twins Radio Network
Know Thine Enemy: Bless You Boys
After last night's disappointing 7-2 loss to the Detroit Tigers (85-73), the Minnesota Twins' (82-76) backs are squarely against the wall this afternoon in Detroit. Three games ahead with four to play, and a magic number of 2, the Tigers can clinch the division with a win. The Twins need a win today plus a lot of help to gain at least two additional games over the weekend. Possible? Yes. Probable? No.
Starting Pitchers
Fortunately for the Twins, our most consistent pitcher is on the mound this afternoon. For the most part, Baker's 2009 numbers are a repeat of his solid 2008 season. K/9: 7.48 (2009) to 7.36 (2008). BB/9: 2.05 to 2.19. BABIP: .288 to .290. Opponent's batting average: .251 to .249. GB/FB: 0.73 to 0.72. Etc. The only real difference in Baker's peripherals is a higher HR/FB rate (10.1% to 8.5% - suggesting a regression to mean) and a large drop in LOB% (69.4% to 78.7%), both of which drive a higher FIP (4.02 to 3.79) and much higher ERA (4.48 to 3.45).
After a very good August (4-0, 3.18 ERA), Baker has seen some struggles during his five September starts (2-2, 4.66 ERA). None of Baker's last three outings (CLE, DET, @KC) have been quality starts, and the Tigers hit him hard on 9/20, with 8 hits and 4 runs in 4.2 innings. Minnesota needs Baker to come up big in his last regular season start of the season.
Robertson's 2009 season has been full of ups and downs. After spending the first three months in the bullpen, he spent most of July and August on the DL, making his first start of the season on 9/3. He's only pitched 43.2 innings, so his arm is definitely fresh for this time of the year. He doesn't know where the ball is going (28 walks in 43.2 innings), but his arm is fresh...
In the past, I'd be concerned about Robertson's left-handedness, but this season, the Twins hitters' numbers are a little better against lefties (.281/.340/.435) than righties (.270/.344/.420). Unfortunately, today is a day game for the Twins, and we're 10 games below .500 (23-33) in early starts. On the other hand, Detroit is 8 games above .500 during the day (32-24), so again, an uphill battle.
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Let's Go Twins!
first!
Let’s put a whooping on the Tigers today and keep our playoff hopes alive for one more day.
by montanatwinsfan on Oct 1, 2009 12:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ahhhhhh!
:(
pretty much the only thing I feel right now.
"Baseball doesn't owe me a thing. I owe my whole life to baseball." -Kirby Puckett
by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 12:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
WE GOT 'EM RIGHT WHERE WE WANT 'EM!!!
Those overconfident Tiger bastards!
GO TWINS!!!
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
"Over? Did you say 'over'? Nothing is over until we decide it is!" -John "Bluto" Blutarsky
by less cowbell, more 'neau on Oct 1, 2009 12:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Let's go Twins
miracles can happen!
It still sucks having to be a Sox fan, however. C’mon Ozzie, fire up the troops by bashing them again. heh
by archie2227 on Oct 1, 2009 12:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ughhh, stop showing the highlights from the last game in 06
that is heartbreaking and not very nice today.
"Baseball doesn't owe me a thing. I owe my whole life to baseball." -Kirby Puckett
by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 12:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, it's game time.
I’m hoping, more than anything else, that we don’t get to see Detroit clinch tonight. That would be quite painful.
"Baseball doesn't owe me a thing. I owe my whole life to baseball." -Kirby Puckett
by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 1:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
who do you think Souhan is cheering for today?
by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Oct 1, 2009 1:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
probably the Tigers.
The Twins don't deserve it as much as the Tigers, who have a better chance at beating the Yankees.
"Baseball doesn't owe me a thing. I owe my whole life to baseball." -Kirby Puckett
by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 1:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Souhan should really write for the Royals
I think he would be happy there – they could never disappoint him.
by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Oct 1, 2009 1:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let's go Twins!
One game at a time, but we need this one!
by Jesse on Oct 1, 2009 1:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Win Twins! Keep hope alive!
Above: Tigers prepare for the game
by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Oct 1, 2009 1:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hahaha, wow.
wtf.
"Baseball doesn't owe me a thing. I owe my whole life to baseball." -Kirby Puckett
by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 1:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Baker...you really need to pitch well today.
Really.
"Baseball doesn't owe me a thing. I owe my whole life to baseball." -Kirby Puckett
by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 1:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Baker...
not what we need!
by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Oct 1, 2009 1:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Need a K here
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
by cmathewson on Oct 1, 2009 1:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thank you
That’l do
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
by cmathewson on Oct 1, 2009 1:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
one out? so hard to get without giving up hits?
"Baseball doesn't owe me a thing. I owe my whole life to baseball." -Kirby Puckett
by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 1:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
BIG K.
nicely done.
"Baseball doesn't owe me a thing. I owe my whole life to baseball." -Kirby Puckett
by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 1:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
way to go, Harris.
:(
You guys hear about the Dome? Mall of America Field @ HHH (through 2012). That just rolls right off the tongue.
"Baseball doesn't owe me a thing. I owe my whole life to baseball." -Kirby Puckett
by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 1:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Didn't hear that...
Guess they want their name on all the old stadium sites…
by DavidRF on Oct 1, 2009 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lineups?
Just caught redmond AB, is he at C, and is Joe at DH?
by montanatwinsfan on Oct 1, 2009 1:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ok, Baker time.
Let’s get three consecutive outs!
by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Oct 1, 2009 1:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
29 pitches up to the first batter in the 2nd inning
short day for Baker?
And Delmon…WTF WAS THAT?!
"Baseball doesn't owe me a thing. I owe my whole life to baseball." -Kirby Puckett
by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 1:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
watching him run is hilarious
if you’re rooting for the other team. Sad if you’re a Twins fan.
"Baseball doesn't owe me a thing. I owe my whole life to baseball." -Kirby Puckett
by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just as you start to get positive about Delmon Young...
…with him hitting better of late, he makes a play like that and reminds everyone that he truly is a liability in the outfield. Did that play bury Baker today and will this be the big inning?
by roger13 on Oct 1, 2009 1:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I always read favorable scouting reports about his speed and arm...
But I don’t think those scouts have ever actually watched him. He runs like he’s in a hurry to go #2 and he takes terrible routes to the ball.
by DavidRF on Oct 1, 2009 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's what Delmon's problem has been all along
he never goes before the game
by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Oct 1, 2009 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
calling it "running" is awfully kind of you.
"Baseball doesn't owe me a thing. I owe my whole life to baseball." -Kirby Puckett
by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I brought this up here on our game threads the first few months that Delmon played for us.
He loooks slow, clumsy, awkward.
by montanatwinsfan on Oct 1, 2009 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice catch by Span
unfortunately a run scores.
"Baseball doesn't owe me a thing. I owe my whole life to baseball." -Kirby Puckett
by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 1:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
wait...didn't Span catch that?
umm…huh.
"Baseball doesn't owe me a thing. I owe my whole life to baseball." -Kirby Puckett
by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 1:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
no, trap.
caught it right after the short bounce.
by montanatwinsfan on Oct 1, 2009 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
so sad, so true
I miss Bartlett and Garza
by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Oct 1, 2009 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
...can we not talk about Bartlett?
:(
</3
"Baseball doesn't owe me a thing. I owe my whole life to baseball." -Kirby Puckett
by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe Delmon Young's true value
is as a lesson to Bill Smith not to make horrible trades!
by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Oct 1, 2009 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I should hope so.
Most painful lesson ever.
"Baseball doesn't owe me a thing. I owe my whole life to baseball." -Kirby Puckett
by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What's the deal with the licking his fingers?
Is that a no-no?
I feel so confused.
"Baseball doesn't owe me a thing. I owe my whole life to baseball." -Kirby Puckett
by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 1:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
cold>pitchers get an exception
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
by cmathewson on Oct 1, 2009 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He has to be off the mound to do that...
by DavidRF on Oct 1, 2009 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Except when it's cold
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
by cmathewson on Oct 1, 2009 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he can blow on his hands,
fischean claims he is licking them.
It is lunchtime.
by montanatwinsfan on Oct 1, 2009 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he did lick his fingers. :\
"Baseball doesn't owe me a thing. I owe my whole life to baseball." -Kirby Puckett
by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh, I thought he was off the mound
that’s why I was confused. Hmm, ok.
"Baseball doesn't owe me a thing. I owe my whole life to baseball." -Kirby Puckett
by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm on gameday... can't see where he's doing it... just stating the rules...
8.02
The pitcher shall not —
(a) (1) Bring his pitching hand in contact with his mouth or lips while in the 18 foot circle surrounding the pitching rubber. EXCEPTION: Provided it is agreed to by both managers, the umpire prior to the start of a game played in cold weather, may permit the pitcher to blow on his hand.
by DavidRF on Oct 1, 2009 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I get it,
Baker is trying to ‘cool’ Robertson’s arm off?
by montanatwinsfan on Oct 1, 2009 1:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good pitch
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
by cmathewson on Oct 1, 2009 1:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
finally gets out of the inning.
too long that time. need a couple more 1-2-3’s.
"Baseball doesn't owe me a thing. I owe my whole life to baseball." -Kirby Puckett
by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 1:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
2 on!!!!!!!!!!!!
C’mon now o-cab.
by montanatwinsfan on Oct 1, 2009 1:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Desperate Rally Loon!
I’m running out of new ideas for rally loons, but I think this guy qualifies
by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Oct 1, 2009 1:55 PM EDT reply actions 3 recs
Absof'inglutely! he is the functional equivalent of Robin William's Fischer King...
Beck: the Loon King!
by montanatwinsfan on Oct 1, 2009 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's amazing.
Twins!!! Rally rally!
"Baseball doesn't owe me a thing. I owe my whole life to baseball." -Kirby Puckett
by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow so far he works
I guess he is a much stronger loon than the others
by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Oct 1, 2009 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
See you guys later
Bad timing for class. Stupid weekday day games!
by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Oct 1, 2009 1:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just a quick apology
Coming to your blog last night to complain about statements written ON YOUR BLOG was pointless and misguided, and I regret it. We in Detroit have had a shitty couple of years, and thus don’t have the greatest sense of humor about the plight of our city. I don’t necessarily believe our attitude to be out of line, but how you wish to behave on your own blog is your own business and not mine.
For the record, I am a man, by the way — just one with perhaps too much of an appreciation for irony. I wish you the best.
by happydrifter on Oct 1, 2009 1:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I for one,
apologize for resorting to profanity. i meant it because i was a little annoyed, but I also meant it to be more lighthearted than I am sure it sounded. We were having fun and didn’t mean any harm and you were kinda raining on our fun there…
by montanatwinsfan on Oct 1, 2009 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
no worries
I usually find jokes about the recession to be in bad taste. But it’s like you said – this is our blog. If one of our guys makes a joke I don’t think is in good taste, I’ll still defend him here because he’s one of our guys.
by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Oct 1, 2009 5:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
These guys don't quit
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
by cmathewson on Oct 1, 2009 1:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
First time in team history with four +90 RBI guys
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
by cmathewson on Oct 1, 2009 1:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This is awesome.
Please keep the lead, boys!
"Baseball doesn't owe me a thing. I owe my whole life to baseball." -Kirby Puckett
by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 2:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
at least one!
"Baseball doesn't owe me a thing. I owe my whole life to baseball." -Kirby Puckett
by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 2:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, how was that last one by Robertson not a strike, he was robbed there.
by montanatwinsfan on Oct 1, 2009 2:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah, started making his way to the dugout even
I believe someone mentioned that Hernandez is a pretty bad ump.
"Baseball doesn't owe me a thing. I owe my whole life to baseball." -Kirby Puckett
by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
didn't you get the memo?
Gameday has nothing on me.
by montanatwinsfan on Oct 1, 2009 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's some unquality baserunning
by Cuddyer. And Robertson was robbed, you’re right.
by Eric in Madison on Oct 1, 2009 2:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We need these runs...
I like that we have the lead, but 3 won’t win this game. Need to keep scoring on Robertson… he’s not very good.
by DavidRF on Oct 1, 2009 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well that kinda sucked with Cuddy there
but D-Young got a hit.
"Baseball doesn't owe me a thing. I owe my whole life to baseball." -Kirby Puckett
by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 2:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well that kinda sucked with Cuddy there
but D-Young got a hit.
"Baseball doesn't owe me a thing. I owe my whole life to baseball." -Kirby Puckett
by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 2:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
oops.
posting is hard, sorry.
"Baseball doesn't owe me a thing. I owe my whole life to baseball." -Kirby Puckett
by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 2:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, something wrong here today.
by montanatwinsfan on Oct 1, 2009 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
definitely.
for such a big game, too. Lame.
"Baseball doesn't owe me a thing. I owe my whole life to baseball." -Kirby Puckett
by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Time to upgrade that Commodore 64 to a 128, SBNation!
"There are only two things that are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." - Albert Einstein
by BeefMaster on Oct 1, 2009 2:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
way to capitalize on an error, Harris. :)
"Baseball doesn't owe me a thing. I owe my whole life to baseball." -Kirby Puckett
by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 2:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
are we uh...actually playing some baseball here?
"Baseball doesn't owe me a thing. I owe my whole life to baseball." -Kirby Puckett
by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 2:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
it is weird!
I hope Baker got the memo today…kinda important.
"Baseball doesn't owe me a thing. I owe my whole life to baseball." -Kirby Puckett
by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 2:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
or, you know, he could hit Thames.
that too.
"Baseball doesn't owe me a thing. I owe my whole life to baseball." -Kirby Puckett
by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least he hit him early in the count...
Saves arm wear
by DavidRF on Oct 1, 2009 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thames
deserved that intentional beaning
had it coming in fact
by montanatwinsfan on Oct 1, 2009 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Got another one...
Hopefully Baker can go 5
by DavidRF on Oct 1, 2009 2:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Blackburn must've talked with him
about how to pitch like garbage and get away with it.
by matty_b on Oct 1, 2009 2:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thames, to his teammates in the dugout:
“I wondered why the baseball kept getting bigger. Then it hit me.
by montanatwinsfan on Oct 1, 2009 2:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
How do you guys keep posting stuff?
Geez…
O-Cab should accidentally-on-purpose spike Thames next time. That was a cheap slide.
"Baseball doesn't owe me a thing. I owe my whole life to baseball." -Kirby Puckett
by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 2:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
helpful double play for Baker there.
"Baseball doesn't owe me a thing. I owe my whole life to baseball." -Kirby Puckett
by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 2:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
as bad as that would be
it would also be kinda funny. :\
"Baseball doesn't owe me a thing. I owe my whole life to baseball." -Kirby Puckett
by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hahahaha the look on his face
HILARIOUS.
"Baseball doesn't owe me a thing. I owe my whole life to baseball." -Kirby Puckett
by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Over/under on the inning for the brawl?
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
by cmathewson on Oct 1, 2009 2:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm going 7th
bound to happen the way this game’s been going.
"Baseball doesn't owe me a thing. I owe my whole life to baseball." -Kirby Puckett
by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll say 8th as that is when the Tigers will know they've been beaten by the better team and will be frustrated.
by montanatwinsfan on Oct 1, 2009 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ooops
beaten by the better team
by montanatwinsfan on Oct 1, 2009 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hey...you had it right the first time!
"Baseball doesn't owe me a thing. I owe my whole life to baseball." -Kirby Puckett
by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha, Bake shows Thames what's up.
"Baseball doesn't owe me a thing. I owe my whole life to baseball." -Kirby Puckett
by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 2:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ok, but really...that look he gave Baker.
So priceless.
"Baseball doesn't owe me a thing. I owe my whole life to baseball." -Kirby Puckett
by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Somebody's gonna hit Polanco in the head
I don’t even know if he’s playing, but it’s such a large target, it’s going to happen eventually.
"Baseball doesn't owe me a thing. I owe my whole life to baseball." -Kirby Puckett
by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 2:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I lost the board for an inning there...
Just came back…
by DavidRF on Oct 1, 2009 2:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah, it was running reallllllly slowly.
"Baseball doesn't owe me a thing. I owe my whole life to baseball." -Kirby Puckett
by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
what did you 'find' while you were gone?
by montanatwinsfan on Oct 1, 2009 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was getting 'fail to connect' errors...
Thought the server had gone down completely
by DavidRF on Oct 1, 2009 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
or wait, got my time zones mixed up.
Yay! Jesse is having beers after work…
by montanatwinsfan on Oct 1, 2009 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
moral victory: he's actually taken two balls.
"Baseball doesn't owe me a thing. I owe my whole life to baseball." -Kirby Puckett
by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Too bad...now he's given his balls to Granderson.
by Jesse on Oct 1, 2009 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well played...
"Baseball doesn't owe me a thing. I owe my whole life to baseball." -Kirby Puckett
by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brendan Harris still plays for us?
I thought he’d been taken over by Tol-Bear.
by Jesse on Oct 1, 2009 2:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
the only way Brendan has gotten on base has been because of error
might as well have put in Tol-Bear.
"Baseball doesn't owe me a thing. I owe my whole life to baseball." -Kirby Puckett
by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
did you say "the last out"?
Redmond’s got you covered.
"Baseball doesn't owe me a thing. I owe my whole life to baseball." -Kirby Puckett
by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
still has funny glasses, however.
"Baseball doesn't owe me a thing. I owe my whole life to baseball." -Kirby Puckett
by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh, see, here comes the fight.
Rauch is in.
"Baseball doesn't owe me a thing. I owe my whole life to baseball." -Kirby Puckett
by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 2:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rauch vs. Thames--a grudge match
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
by cmathewson on Oct 1, 2009 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
my money's on the 7 foot tall guy.
just a hunch.
"Baseball doesn't owe me a thing. I owe my whole life to baseball." -Kirby Puckett
by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
better give Thames a net and a trident,
otherwise he’s toast!
by montanatwinsfan on Oct 1, 2009 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My dream of seeing someone stabbed
on the diamond is almost complete.
by matty_b on Oct 1, 2009 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hahaha
that’s your dream? What a strange, messed up world you live in.
Sounds like it would be interesting to see, though.
"Baseball doesn't owe me a thing. I owe my whole life to baseball." -Kirby Puckett
by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought it would happen
when those two WSox fans attacked the Royals coach a few years ago, but now Rauch seems to be my best hope.
by matty_b on Oct 1, 2009 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was a good breaking ball.
Nice base hit right there.
by Jesse on Oct 1, 2009 2:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'd like to see Rauch hit Everett with a fastball,
but only because I want to see Everett go poof into a cloud of dust. It would be instantaneous.
by Jesse on Oct 1, 2009 2:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Mahay in for Rauch?
no more opportunities for shanking, apparently. :(
"Baseball doesn't owe me a thing. I owe my whole life to baseball." -Kirby Puckett
by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 2:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rauch wanted to be on the bench when it happens
because, like obviously, it’s easier to shank someone from behind. Not when they’re charging you on the mound.
by matty_b on Oct 1, 2009 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh, good point.
you seem to have some knowledge of the shanking business. Should we be concerned?
"Baseball doesn't owe me a thing. I owe my whole life to baseball." -Kirby Puckett
by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i prefer
the skanking business
http://twinkietalk.com
http://thecollegehockeyblog.com
by fetch9 on Oct 1, 2009 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Using a LOOGY in the 6th...
Good thing the roster’s have expanded…
by DavidRF on Oct 1, 2009 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So I’m in a presentation that I have to go to for class, only I don’t need to take notes or two a paper on it or anything. How much attention should I pay? Zero? Ok thanks.
http://twinkietalk.com
http://thecollegehockeyblog.com
by fetch9 on Oct 1, 2009 3:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It's Span time!
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by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 3:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Kubes is 0-2 so far, Delmon is 2-3. What is this mad world?
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by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 3:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
SPAN TIME!!!!
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by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 3:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
so
let’s sweep KC and have Chicago take 2. Sound good?
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by fetch9 on Oct 1, 2009 3:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
solid plan.
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by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mauer: IBB.
Bases loaded for Kubes. 1 out.
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by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 3:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dear Cuddyer,
WTF are you swinging at?
Love,
Your biggest fan Jesse
by Jesse on Oct 1, 2009 3:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
everything.
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by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kubes
pleasepleasepleasepleasepleaseplease.
The Knight of Ni has nothing on you.
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by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 3:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
..except that crazy left arm!
C’mon Kubes… hit a lefty!
by DavidRF on Oct 1, 2009 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Uh...wow Kubes.
not even a swing?
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by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 3:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Focking Ulger
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by cmathewson on Oct 1, 2009 3:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What an appearance by Ni.
This will be a big inning here. Lots of momentum not going our way right now.
by Jesse on Oct 1, 2009 3:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
that's been the pattern...
Gomez would have PR if he had reached…
I’m on gameday… was Ni throwing sidearm? It can be really hard for LHB’s to see LHP-sidearmers…
by DavidRF on Oct 1, 2009 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, Harris.
</3
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by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 3:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Guerrier, get the hell off the mound and stop calling it.
It’s not your job to catch a pop-up and you confused everyone else.
by Jesse on Oct 1, 2009 3:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Couldn't someone have just yelled "it" while Ni was trying to pitch?
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by BeefMaster on Oct 1, 2009 3:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good lord I love me some Span today.
and a double play makes that extra nice.
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by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 3:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good.
In your face, Santiago.
Nice to see the Twins escape another mistake. Jeebus.
by Jesse on Oct 1, 2009 3:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Leyland out to argue, though.
Not sure how that wasn’t legit, but ok.
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by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fly out to Span
who throws to first base. Twins appeal that Santiago tagged too early, and the umps agreed. DP.
by Jesse on Oct 1, 2009 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Santiago left base early
they got him off 2nd.
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by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who
is Casey Fien?
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by fetch9 on Oct 1, 2009 3:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
some guy with a 9.39 ERA
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by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Comerica is sold out today
In a related story, tickets cost a quarter.
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by fetch9 on Oct 1, 2009 3:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
do you just wait around here for some reason?
I thought BYB had a game thread…
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by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ouch!
Smacked down by the Tiger Hall Monitor!
by DavidRF on Oct 1, 2009 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bad joke
But you guys are lurking now?
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by less cowbell, more 'neau on Oct 1, 2009 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that took like 4 seconds
I’m impressed
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by fetch9 on Oct 1, 2009 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
call me chicago in 1871
cause I’m on fire!
and we’ve come full circle
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by fetch9 on Oct 1, 2009 3:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
that's
carlos mencia fetch9 offending audiences everywhere.
by montanatwinsfan on Oct 1, 2009 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
how dare you
Carlos Mencia is terrible. Dane Cook is way funnier
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by fetch9 on Oct 1, 2009 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
On a scale which still somehow never actually reaches "funny"?
That’s mean, actually, I don’t mean that. Dane Cook was very funny once upon a time.
by Jesse on Oct 1, 2009 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
before he realized that jokes don't need to be yelled to be understood.
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by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
STOP WORRYING ABOUT DELMON YOUNG HE CAN'T RUN ANYWAY.
by Jesse on Oct 1, 2009 3:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hahaha
it’s like they’ve never seen him play before.
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by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Insert joke about not being able to afford video.
J/k, Detroiters.
by matty_b on Oct 1, 2009 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Those jokes are not getting old
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by BeefMaster on Oct 1, 2009 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Atta boy Redmond.
Way to swing at one at your eyes if you were 6-6.
by Jesse on Oct 1, 2009 3:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I just pictured Rauch in an NL park...
by DavidRF on Oct 1, 2009 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
way better than picturing him in his underwear.
by montanatwinsfan on Oct 1, 2009 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
says you!
kidding, kidding…
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by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ah....
I was going to throw in an “unless you’re fischean” but I figured I might cross a line of taste.
by montanatwinsfan on Oct 1, 2009 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and I NEVER cross a line of good taste.
by montanatwinsfan on Oct 1, 2009 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
never
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by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
there is no line
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by fetch9 on Oct 1, 2009 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dermaincaustumphelia
Aka: a tat fetish
by matty_b on Oct 1, 2009 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well that explains it...
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by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Come on Span!
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by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 3:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ok, O-Cab
get back at Thames by getting a base hit here.
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by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 3:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
walking in a run to face Mauer would make sense here
by DavidRF on Oct 1, 2009 3:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
OCAB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 3:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
way to hit the double now
selfish and not clutch
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by fetch9 on Oct 1, 2009 3:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What's that about a lineup full of scrubs Glooman?
by cmathewson on Oct 1, 2009 3:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If Cabrera could hit like that more often, it would be nice.
He comes up big sometimes, but for all the times he comes up empty there isn’t much of a net gain.
by Jesse on Oct 1, 2009 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Revenge served, Thames.
take note.
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by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 3:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
♥
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by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Baby J!!!
Oh, oh my. This is fantastic.
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by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 3:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Joe got a hit? You don't say
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by fetch9 on Oct 1, 2009 3:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
A Jeremy Bonderman sighting!
I’ve wandered into 2006
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by fetch9 on Oct 1, 2009 3:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Stay there.
The Twins are about to clinch the division after the season is over.
by Jesse on Oct 1, 2009 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cuddy gets a hit.
is this inning really happening? Where was this team last night?
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by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 3:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
nice. Tiger's 6th pitcher so far this game.
Let’s hope the bullpen is a little tired for Chicago.
by montanatwinsfan on Oct 1, 2009 3:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
atta boy cuddles.
we could have used these hits tueday night, guys.
by Jesse on Oct 1, 2009 3:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
gomez causes me pain when he hits.
or tries to hit.
by Jesse on Oct 1, 2009 3:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
if the twins hold on,
this will be win #15 for baker. not a bad total considering how his year started.
by Jesse on Oct 1, 2009 3:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I will give Peavy $10 if he shuts out the Tigers tomorrow.
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by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 3:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i'll give him respect in spite of the uniform he wears.
by Jesse on Oct 1, 2009 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, I can't go that far.
Hence, $10 offer.
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by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Harris out, Tol-Bear in.
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by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 3:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hit him
Throw that ball through his shoulder, not to it
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by cmathewson on Oct 1, 2009 3:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice catch, Cuddy.
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by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 3:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice defensive substitution
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by cmathewson on Oct 1, 2009 3:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Erm...not nice stop, Tolbert.
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by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 3:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
explains Harris...
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by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
if you're going to hit someone
just hit them. what the heck?
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by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 4:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ir calcetines blancos este fin de semana!
by DavidRF on Oct 1, 2009 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
vaya, not ir
I think
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by fetch9 on Oct 1, 2009 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
just using google translate
you’re probably right
by DavidRF on Oct 1, 2009 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm pretty sure that's the command form
then again I had a ridiculous Spanish test today that did not go well, to say the least.
Not to use a Wedding Crashers joke, but I felt like Jodie Foster in The Accused after it
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by fetch9 on Oct 1, 2009 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
did she win the Oscar for that?
I’ve never seen the movie, but there must not have been much competition
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by fetch9 on Oct 1, 2009 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, she did...
Crime drama movies don’t age well. Doesn’t seem like its that much different than a random episode of SVU now.
by DavidRF on Oct 1, 2009 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i don't ACTUALLY want everett to get hit.
that was a joke, guys. throw at a tiger, not everett.
by Jesse on Oct 1, 2009 4:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hmmm.
Leyland out to ‘talk’.
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by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 4:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
good for leyland.
i hate it when umps warn people before anything happens. gardy got tossed for the same thing a couple days ago.
by Jesse on Oct 1, 2009 4:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
it's so weird to see it happen to not-Gardy.
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by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 4:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
wow, can we not allow any more runs to score?
seriously…get the out.
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by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 4:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just get the out
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by cmathewson on Oct 1, 2009 4:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm having flashbacks from Oakland
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by cmathewson on Oct 1, 2009 4:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
maybe we shouldn't be worried about the Detroit players starting something...
sounds like the fans would like to start some trouble. :\
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by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 4:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gladden and Morris are openly trashing the umpiring right now
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by BeefMaster on Oct 1, 2009 4:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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