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Game 159: Minnesota Twins @ Detroit Tigers

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


W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2009 - Scott Baker 14-9 31 31 1 1 0 0 189.0 179 95 94 27 43 157 4.48 1.17

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.


W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2009 - Nate Robertson 2-2 27 5 0 0 0 0 43.2 50 29 27 4 28 33 5.56 1.79

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  

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  

WE GOT 'EM RIGHT WHERE WE WANT 'EM!!!


Those overconfident Tiger bastards!
GO TWINS!!!

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"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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

hahaha, wow.

wtf.

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by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 1:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

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  

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  

one out? so hard to get without giving up hits?

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by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 1:21 PM EDT reply actions  

BIG K.

nicely done.

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by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 1:22 PM EDT reply actions  

way to go, Harris.

:(

You guys hear about the Dome? Mall of America Field @ HHH (through 2012). That just rolls right off the tongue.

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by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 1:29 PM EDT reply actions  

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  

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  

si, senor

and both Mauer and Redmond were outs so far.

"Baseball doesn't owe me a thing. I owe my whole life to baseball." -Kirby Puckett

by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

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  

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  

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  

Nice catch by Span

unfortunately a run scores.

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by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 1:42 PM EDT reply actions  

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  

no, trap.

caught it right after the short bounce.

by montanatwinsfan on Oct 1, 2009 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

argh!

stupid homework distracting me. Thanks.

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by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

hahaha

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by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

...can we not talk about Bartlett?

:(

</3

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by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

I get it,

Baker is trying to ‘cool’ Robertson’s arm off?

by montanatwinsfan on Oct 1, 2009 1:48 PM EDT reply actions  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

WHOOO!

2-1 Twins. Stayin’ alive.

by matty_b on Oct 1, 2009 1:59 PM EDT reply actions  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

Well that kinda sucked with Cuddy there

but D-Young got a hit.

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by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 2:06 PM EDT reply actions  

oops.

posting is hard, sorry.

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by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 2:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

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  

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  

way to capitalize on an error, Harris. :)

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by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 2:15 PM EDT reply actions  

are we uh...actually playing some baseball here?

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by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 2:16 PM EDT reply actions  

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  

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  

Thames

deserved that intentional beaning

had it coming in fact

by montanatwinsfan on Oct 1, 2009 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

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  

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  

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  

yep

Thames just ran into his leg, that’s all. What was O-Cab supposed to do?

But really…cheap slide.

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by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

helpful double play for Baker there.

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by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 2:39 PM EDT reply actions  

as bad as that would be

it would also be kinda funny. :\

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by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

haha, Bake shows Thames what's up.

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by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 2:45 PM EDT reply actions  

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  

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  

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  

the only way Brendan has gotten on base has been because of error

might as well have put in Tol-Bear.

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by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

did you say "the last out"?

Redmond’s got you covered.

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by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

oh, see, here comes the fight.

Rauch is in.

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by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 2:53 PM EDT reply actions  

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  

my money's on the 7 foot tall guy.

just a hunch.

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by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

my money is on the Colombian!!

by sox1844 on Oct 1, 2009 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

hahaha

that’s your dream? What a strange, messed up world you live in.

Sounds like it would be interesting to see, though.

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by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

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  

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  

Mahay in for Rauch?

no more opportunities for shanking, apparently. :(

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by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 2:58 PM EDT reply actions  

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  

oh, good point.

you seem to have some knowledge of the shanking business. Should we be concerned?

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by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

i prefer

the skanking business

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by fetch9 on Oct 1, 2009 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

haha

surprising.

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by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

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  

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.

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by fetch9 on Oct 1, 2009 3:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Haha...

you, sir, have the right attitude!

by Jesse on Oct 1, 2009 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

It's Span time!

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by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 3:04 PM EDT reply actions  

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  

SPAN TIME!!!!

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by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 3:06 PM EDT reply actions  

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  

solid plan.

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by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Mauer: IBB.

Bases loaded for Kubes. 1 out.

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by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 3:09 PM EDT reply actions  

*Cuddy

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by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

Dear Cuddyer,

WTF are you swinging at?

Love,
Your biggest fan Jesse

by Jesse on Oct 1, 2009 3:12 PM EDT reply actions  

everything.

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by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

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  

Uh...wow Kubes.

not even a swing?

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by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 3:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Focking Ulger

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by cmathewson on Oct 1, 2009 3:17 PM EDT reply actions  

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  

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  

Wow, Harris.

</3

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by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 3:21 PM EDT reply actions  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

Who

is Casey Fien?

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by fetch9 on Oct 1, 2009 3:28 PM EDT reply actions  

some guy with a 9.39 ERA

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by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

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  

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  

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  

big time.

and I’m almost 100% positive that all of their comments are not exactly “Minnesota friendly”.

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by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

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  

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  

that's

carlos mencia fetch9 offending audiences everywhere.

by montanatwinsfan on Oct 1, 2009 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

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  

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  

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  

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  

very nice

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by fetch9 on Oct 1, 2009 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

heh.

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by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Those jokes are not getting old

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by BeefMaster on Oct 1, 2009 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

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  

says you!

kidding, kidding…

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by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

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  

never

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by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

there is no line

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by fetch9 on Oct 1, 2009 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

well that explains it...

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by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Come on Span!

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by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 3:39 PM EDT reply actions  

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  

walking in a run to face Mauer would make sense here

by DavidRF on Oct 1, 2009 3:43 PM EDT reply actions  

OCAB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 3:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Orlando Cabrera Rules!

by DavidRF on Oct 1, 2009 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

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  

What's that about a lineup full of scrubs Glooman?

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by cmathewson on Oct 1, 2009 3:45 PM EDT reply actions  

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  

Revenge served, Thames.

take note.

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by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 3:45 PM EDT reply actions  

♥

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by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Baby J!!!

Oh, oh my. This is fantastic.

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by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 3:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Baby Jesus is the MVP!

by DavidRF on Oct 1, 2009 3:47 PM EDT reply actions  

nice!

blinky text>normal text.

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by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

Joe got a hit? You don't say

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by fetch9 on Oct 1, 2009 3:47 PM EDT reply actions  

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  

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  

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  

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  

atta boy cuddles.

we could have used these hits tueday night, guys.

by Jesse on Oct 1, 2009 3:51 PM EDT reply actions  

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  

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  

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  

Harris out, Tol-Bear in.

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by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 3:54 PM EDT reply actions  

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  

Nice catch, Cuddy.

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by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 3:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Nice defensive substitution

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by cmathewson on Oct 1, 2009 3:58 PM EDT reply actions  

Erm...not nice stop, Tolbert.

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by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 3:58 PM EDT reply actions  

explains Harris...

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by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

Dang Jose!! Que paso??

by sox1844 on Oct 1, 2009 4:01 PM EDT reply actions  

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  

Backing up his Latino amigo ;o)

by sox1844 on Oct 1, 2009 4:02 PM EDT reply actions  

ir calcetines blancos este fin de semana!

by DavidRF on Oct 1, 2009 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

vaya, not ir

I think

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by fetch9 on Oct 1, 2009 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

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  

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  

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  

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  

lol

burn, Everett.

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by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

hmmm.

Leyland out to ‘talk’.

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by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 4:03 PM EDT reply actions  

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  

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  

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  

Just get the out

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by cmathewson on Oct 1, 2009 4:09 PM EDT reply actions  

I'm having flashbacks from Oakland

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by cmathewson on Oct 1, 2009 4:09 PM EDT reply actions  

ahhhh

bad memories!

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by fischean on Oct 1, 2009 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

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  

Gladden and Morris are openly trashing the umpiring right now

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