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Game 161: Kansas City Royals @ Minnesota Twins

Kansas City Royals at Minnesota Twins, Oct 3, 2009 4:10 PM EDT


First Pitch:  3:10pm CDT
TV:  FOX
Radio:  Twins Radio Network
Know Thine Enemy:  Royals Review

Here we are, with just two games left in the season, and we're still in this thing.  Scoreboard watching is a reality at this point, but because the Tigers and White Sox won't be playing until this evening hopefully the boys can have 100% of their focus on the field.  It's not going to be easy; the pressure, the must-win situation, and the the 800-pound gorilla in the room that comes in the form of a 6' 2", 190 lb right hander.

Joe C. asked Gardy if he was encouraged by how his team performed versus the immortal Greinke last weekend.  The reply?

“Listen, we’re encouraged because we’re swinging the bats well, we scored some runs last night, scored runs in Detroit off pretty good pitchers, too. We’ve faced [Roy] Halladay and beat him. We’ve battled against [Justin] Verlander, Greinke — we’ll take our chances. We’ll do the best we possibly can. This team’s got a lot of gumption about it, so we’ll just see what we can do. He’s pretty good.”

I love it.


W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2009 - Nick Blackburn 11-11 32 32 3 0 0 0 198.2 236 101 90 24 41 93 4.08 1.39

Nick has returned to early-season form over his last three starts, literally money in the bank as he's allowed just three earned runs in 20.1 innings.  Today he's rising to the challenge of pitching on just three days rest, when the only way to guarantee that tomorrow means something is to win.  That's as complicated and as simple as it is today.  Win, tomorrow means something.  Lose, and it could be over tonight.


W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2009 - Zack Greinke 16-8 32 32 6 3 0 0 223.1 189 60 51 11 49 237 2.06 1.07

If anyone but Zack gets the AL's Cy Young award this year, it will be a crying shame.  Having said that, he needs to be denied his 17th win today.  We'll leave it at that.



This is Minnesota's A-Team.  Against a right-handed pitcher, these are the nine guys you need on the field.  Once again, Mauer is behind the plate; nothing can be held back today.

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Duensing available in relief? Have we forgotten how terrible he is as a reliever? Gardy doesn’t want to win is my only conclusion.

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by fetch9 on Oct 3, 2009 3:33 PM EDT reply actions  

First

TWINS TWINS TWINS TWINS Let us win one for Geoff Zahn!

by ajmargarine on Oct 3, 2009 3:34 PM EDT reply actions  

I PITY DA FOOL

THAT DARES GO UP AGAINST MINNESOTA’S A-TEAM!!!

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 3, 2009 3:40 PM EDT reply actions  

Also Detroit is starting some guy named Figaro

On the mound today. ERA of 5.74. They are saving Verlander for the yanquis.

"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 3, 2009 3:42 PM EDT reply actions  

Verlander

His day to pitch is tomorrow. It is stupid to run him out on short rest. I am surprised, though, that they are sending out an untried rookie. Verlander will pitch tomorrow if the game means anything.

by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Oct 3, 2009 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Don't have a choice.

The rainout on Tuesday or whatever day it was pushed Porcello back, and he’s too young and to special to throw on short rest.

Figaro isn’t as bad as his ERA, he was hurt earlier.

by rcpratt on Oct 3, 2009 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Not too young and too special to keep him from going 40+ innings over his career high though.

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by fetch9 on Oct 3, 2009 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Put more pressure

on those hairball chokin’ kitties from Detroit.
Let’s win Twins!

by Odin on Oct 3, 2009 4:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Delmon's GS yesterday

I had called it jokingly with my friends….and our reaction when it actually happened was PRICELESS :)

Percy Harvin is my dealer.

by y2jayjk on Oct 3, 2009 4:03 PM EDT reply actions  

I thought you quit, again!

Make up your @#%☁ mind!

"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 3, 2009 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

No not you

Ykskek3k3

"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 3, 2009 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Being in NY

I’m a little sad I have suffer through Fox… but I’m happy I actually get the game at all.

I also hate to rough up Greinke… but it’s our only option.

GET ’EM BOYS!

by Neil on Oct 3, 2009 4:04 PM EDT reply actions  

You lucky bastard

I’m in Maryland, and Fox is deciding that we get the Florida – Philadelphia game for some reason. Fox Game of the Week sucks. It’s not like I’ve got a Philly channel…it’s Baltimore!

by Adam Peterson on Oct 3, 2009 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh no!

And mlb.tv has stupid rules about late start games. So sorry. I feel ya.

by Neil on Oct 3, 2009 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh well

it’s Gameday and XM for me today.

by Adam Peterson on Oct 3, 2009 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

In Hawaii

We’re getting the same game.

It’s because Shane Victorino is from here. I was mad.

by TwinkieinHawaii on Oct 3, 2009 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ridiculous

There is no reason for that game to be shown outside of Philly and Miami, IMO.

by Adam Peterson on Oct 3, 2009 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

I am in NY as well

I am just glad to be able to see a game on Saturday. Normally, they would just show the Yankees or Red Sox while they blackout the Twins.

by NYCisTwinsTerritory on Oct 3, 2009 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Agreed, agreed.

Wish there were more of us about in the city.

by Neil on Oct 3, 2009 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

no kidding.

is there anywhere Twins fans watch the big games. I only know about the Vikings bar on 3rd ave, Bar None.

by NYCisTwinsTerritory on Oct 3, 2009 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah!

I was at Bar None for opening day of the Vikings, but I don’t know any Twins bars.

by Neil on Oct 3, 2009 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Bar None is insane.

I went to a game there last year, but there is not enough seats that face a TV.

by NYCisTwinsTerritory on Oct 3, 2009 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

true.

I have been going to a place called Stillwater on 4th st. between 2nd ave and bowery. 3 dollar beers and half priced wings.

by NYCisTwinsTerritory on Oct 3, 2009 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

3 up

3 down for Blackie

"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 3, 2009 4:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Alright..Nice First Inning...

got a little scare on the last out..But we got out of the inning scot Free.

by TonyO on Oct 3, 2009 4:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Nice first inning

I don’t like seeing the fly balls though. Keep it on the ground, Mr. Blackburn!

by Adam Peterson on Oct 3, 2009 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

It's cliche,

but it needs to be said.

"You should enter a ballpark like you enter a church." - Bill "Spaceman" Lee

by Dr. Yogi on Oct 3, 2009 4:18 PM EDT reply actions  

I wish I'd thought of that

"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 3, 2009 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm still pissed

at the Germans for bombing Pearl Harbor.

by Adam Peterson on Oct 3, 2009 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

Orlando's approach at the plate

Makes me want to tear my eyebrows off.

by Neil on Oct 3, 2009 4:19 PM EDT reply actions  

WALK!

Mauer on base. Let’s get him home!

"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 3, 2009 4:22 PM EDT reply actions  

3-1 to Cuddy

And he drives it right to Maier.

To be expected., Let’s get him next inning.

by Neil on Oct 3, 2009 4:23 PM EDT reply actions  

¿Que?

"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 3, 2009 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

3 up

3 down for Blackie

"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 3, 2009 4:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Big Game Blackbeard looking good

another 1-2-3 inning with no help from the umps.

by NYCisTwinsTerritory on Oct 3, 2009 4:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Nope

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 3, 2009 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

Blackburn must be near perfect to win

Can he do it?¿?¿?¿

Rarely is the question asked: Is our children learning?

by acablue on Oct 3, 2009 4:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Cuddy robbed

"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 3, 2009 4:34 PM EDT reply actions  

Make Grienke pitch! Every pitch is one more till hopefully we can get him out of the game!

by hitormiss1414 on Oct 3, 2009 4:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Anybody know

What kind of pitch count Grienke is on? Or will they let him pitch because it’s the last game of the season?

by TwinkieinHawaii on Oct 3, 2009 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Not sure! I’m sure they’ll let him go pretty high on the count but they also have to protect him for the future as well.

by hitormiss1414 on Oct 3, 2009 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

He's pitching for the Cy Young

They’ll let him go 210 pitches if he needs to

Rarely is the question asked: Is our children learning?

by acablue on Oct 3, 2009 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Whoops meant 120

Well, 210 works too.

Rarely is the question asked: Is our children learning?

by acablue on Oct 3, 2009 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

3 up

3 down for 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 3, 2009 4:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Grienke – 31 pitches.

by hitormiss1414 on Oct 3, 2009 4:40 PM EDT reply actions  

K!

"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 3, 2009 4:41 PM EDT reply actions  

K!

"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 3, 2009 4:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Blackkkʞʞʞburn!!

Rarely is the question asked: Is our children learning?

by acablue on Oct 3, 2009 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

Best I can do

ʞ

"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 3, 2009 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

3 up

3 down for Blackie!

"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 3, 2009 4:44 PM EDT reply actions  

looking good

let’s get him 5 consecutive home runs or something

by ajmargarine on Oct 3, 2009 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

That a boy blackburn!

by hitormiss1414 on Oct 3, 2009 4:44 PM EDT reply actions  

bottom of the order hits today -

by Twins fan north on Oct 3, 2009 4:45 PM EDT reply actions  

The engine that could – thats a funny nick name for punto.

by hitormiss1414 on Oct 3, 2009 4:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Punto K's looking

"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 3, 2009 4:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Grienke is pretty freaking impressive

Just easy heat on the black time after time. Plus the curve and slider.

by Eric in Madison on Oct 3, 2009 4:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Swing the bat

taking a belt high fastball down the middle of the plate? c’mon.

by JTW on Oct 3, 2009 4:48 PM EDT reply actions  

3 up

3 down. Pitcher’s duel so far.

"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 3, 2009 4:49 PM EDT reply actions  

How about a double no-hitter today.

by hitormiss1414 on Oct 3, 2009 4:49 PM EDT reply actions  

Jinxed it

"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 3, 2009 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

I like hearing Bert talk about Bret Saberhagen,

only because I’ve always thought Saberhagen is one of the best bad-ass baseball names.

by Evan in North Dakota on Oct 3, 2009 4:50 PM EDT reply actions  

We're ABOSLUTELY piss-pounding Grienke's offerings....

But through 3 frames NO hits to show for it!

UGH !!!!!!!!!

Deolis Guerra = Daniel Cabrera ?
I tend to think so

by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Oct 3, 2009 4:50 PM EDT reply actions  

ʞ!

"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 3, 2009 4:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Click "show formatting guide"

Explains everything

"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 3, 2009 4:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Blackburn is getting EVERYBODY in an 0-2 hole. This will be a fun one to watch.

by JTW on Oct 3, 2009 4:54 PM EDT reply actions  

3 up

3 down for Blackie! Again!

"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 3, 2009 4:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Nice job Blackburn! Keep it up!

by hitormiss1414 on Oct 3, 2009 4:56 PM EDT reply actions  

The Beard

is effective

Percy Harvin is my dealer.

by y2jayjk on Oct 3, 2009 4:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Chiming in from Chicago.

Blackburn is throwing a gem. The Twins need to sit out Greinke—stop swinging at the first pitch—and they’ll be OK. Go Twins.

by chilango2 on Oct 3, 2009 4:58 PM EDT reply actions  

They haven't been swinging at the first pitch

They’ve done a decent job of working the count with Grienke, he’s just either making good pitches or we’re hitting them on a rope right at someone.

by JTW on Oct 3, 2009 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

This is the best

I have ever seen Blackburn look. He is hitting ALL of his spots.

by rencito on Oct 3, 2009 4:59 PM EDT reply actions  

O-Cab!

Base hit! No-hitter gone!

"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 3, 2009 4:59 PM EDT reply actions  

twss

"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 3, 2009 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

let’s go – meat of the order up NOW

by Twins fan north on Oct 3, 2009 5:00 PM EDT reply actions  

Grienke vs Mauer

Grienke 2
Mauer 0

But I’ll take Mauer the third time around. He will figure him out.

by rencito on Oct 3, 2009 5:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Mauer walked

"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 3, 2009 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

i thought mauer won the first one

i’ll take a walk if he’s going to give it.

by KENtastic on Oct 3, 2009 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

Not sure

how I forgot about that. It was a great at bat.

by rencito on Oct 3, 2009 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yes

he has been consistent.

by rencito on Oct 3, 2009 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

At this point

They almost have to be looking at fastballs at the knees, don’t they?

by JTW on Oct 3, 2009 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

correction

looking FOR fastballs at the knees

right now they are looking at those fastballs

by JTW on Oct 3, 2009 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

Cuddy K's

O-Cab stranded

"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 3, 2009 5:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Grienke

dealing.

He is definitely the Cy Young winner. He didn’t even have to pitch today to get my vote. I don’t think it should be any contest, really.

by rencito on Oct 3, 2009 5:07 PM EDT reply actions  

2 ER in his last 6 starts

That is beyond insane.

Rarely is the question asked: Is our children learning?

by acablue on Oct 3, 2009 5:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

maybe we could root for fielding errors...

A dozen or so UER wouldn’t hurt Grienke’s ERA

by DavidRF on Oct 3, 2009 5:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Blackie's no hitter gone

"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 3, 2009 5:09 PM EDT reply actions  

yep

"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 3, 2009 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

Just needs to keep throwing strike 1, don’t leave anything in their wheelhouses and he’ll be fine

by JTW on Oct 3, 2009 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

Advances the runners

1 down

"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 3, 2009 5:12 PM EDT reply actions  

2 down

KC F’s up

"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 3, 2009 5:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nice pitch

Olivo had no chance.

by JTW on Oct 3, 2009 5:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Twins get a break

run should have score there.

LET’s GET ONE MORE

by ajmargarine on Oct 3, 2009 5:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Good thing

the contact play wasn’t on

by rencito on Oct 3, 2009 5:12 PM EDT reply actions  

tolbey had no play at the plate

I guess the runner thought Blackburn might have gotten to it, so he paused

by ajmargarine on Oct 3, 2009 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

nice Jacobs

thank you for not smoking advancing

by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Oct 3, 2009 5:13 PM EDT reply actions  

now

giving the inside corner – good umpire

by Twins fan north on Oct 3, 2009 5:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Any more innings like that in the next 2-3

He will be Nick GreyBurn !!!

gettin a little grey in the beard

Deolis Guerra = Daniel Cabrera ?
I tend to think so

by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Oct 3, 2009 5:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wow

really working the black today.

by rencito on Oct 3, 2009 5:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Pops out!

Blackie gets out of the jam!

"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 3, 2009 5:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Hellz yeah

Time to do work on offense!

by JTW on Oct 3, 2009 5:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Let's carry the momentum to the plate

Make KC pay for missing out on that opportunity!

by Regindyn on Oct 3, 2009 5:16 PM EDT reply actions  

That was pitching at its finest

This is why I love baseball. If we were watching a 0-0 football game we would all be bored as hell.

by rencito on Oct 3, 2009 5:17 PM EDT reply actions  

he's hitting .282 this year

even though that average is entirely hollow, there’s something to be said for a guy that can hit .280+ every year… now only if he could play average defense…

by JTW on Oct 3, 2009 5:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Delmon on!

Four-run Delmon gets another hit! Let’s get him home!

"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 3, 2009 5:19 PM EDT reply actions  

he can't

"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 3, 2009 5:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

Would love

to see Morales wear out Grienke here.

by rencito on Oct 3, 2009 5:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Damn

I think that is twice Morales has K’d

by rencito on Oct 3, 2009 5:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Gotta hit too

"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 3, 2009 5:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

That’s asking a bit too much. I think four is reasonable.

by JTW on Oct 3, 2009 5:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

n00b!

"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 3, 2009 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Look at the ERA on the 4 "candidates"

It should only BE between Greinke and Felix.

Verlander up there with a 3.45 and Greinke has a 2.06? How is that even close? Wins are the least important category.

Percy Harvin is my dealer.

by y2jayjk on Oct 3, 2009 5:22 PM EDT reply actions  

hitnrun fail

CS

"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 3, 2009 5:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Dun Dun Dun...DELMON

has his own theme song.

Percy Harvin is my dealer.

by y2jayjk on Oct 3, 2009 5:23 PM EDT reply actions  

stupid play gardy

You don’t hit and run with tolbert vs. greinke.

by lookatthosetwins on Oct 3, 2009 5:24 PM EDT reply actions  

I like Gardy

and thought it was OK

"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 3, 2009 5:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

because tolbert is such a great "contact hitter"

with an 18% k rate. Against the best pitcher in the league. Doesn’t seem smart to me.

by lookatthosetwins on Oct 3, 2009 5:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

Grienke Lock

Somebody needs to find the Key

Grienke lock

The Zach Attack is officially locked in.

You think it was tough through those 4?
Pfffff just watch the next 3 innings now

OH BOY

Deolis Guerra = Daniel Cabrera ?
I tend to think so

by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Oct 3, 2009 5:26 PM EDT reply actions  

Gee

Thanks for the words of encouragement

Very welcome

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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 3, 2009 5:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

K!

4 K’s for Blackie so far tonight!

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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 3, 2009 5:29 PM EDT reply actions  

This has

game 163 from last year written all over it

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by fetch9 on Oct 3, 2009 5:29 PM EDT reply actions  

don't like how that game ended

How bout the Jack morris WS game written all over it

by ajmargarine on Oct 3, 2009 5:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wait

"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 3, 2009 5:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

K! but safe?

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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 3, 2009 5:32 PM EDT reply actions  

I saw the replay

And have no idea if it hit the ground or not.

by Regindyn on Oct 3, 2009 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

i agree

not definitive either way

by KENtastic on Oct 3, 2009 5:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

Dodged a bullet

Bad call by the ump – good job

by Twins fan north on Oct 3, 2009 5:32 PM EDT reply actions  

think AJ in the world series

only they said mauer caught the ball and he was called out.

by NYCisTwinsTerritory on Oct 3, 2009 5:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

swing and miss, ball hit ground, runner ran, cuddyer was running to dugout and not covering, runner would have been safe, home plate ump says ball didn’t bounce,

by ajmargarine on Oct 3, 2009 5:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

That was close

The home plate umpire did signal out though, and Mauer reacted to that. Otherwise, he would have just tagged him right there.

by rencito on Oct 3, 2009 5:32 PM EDT reply actions  

YES!

"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 3, 2009 5:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

Out

4K’s 5K’s for Blackie so far today!

"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 3, 2009 5:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Never Fear

Little Nicky Punto is here

by ajmargarine on Oct 3, 2009 5:35 PM EDT reply actions  

That's for Tigers

We will hunt you down and kill you if you post a rally cat!

"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 3, 2009 5:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wow

they are really playing Punto down the 3rd base line.

by rencito on Oct 3, 2009 5:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Packer's suck!!!

BOOO!

"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 3, 2009 5:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

blah

not intended. that was a stretch association

by ajmargarine on Oct 3, 2009 5:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Look kids!

There are only two teams in baseball! Oh, wait, there’s a third.

by tobynotjason on Oct 3, 2009 5:38 PM EDT reply actions  

no choice

but to right click and save. I don’t know when I’ll need it right now but I’m sure there will be a time at one point.

Percy Harvin is my dealer.

by y2jayjk on Oct 3, 2009 5:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

That's a good PA by Punto

Credit where it’s due

Would not have bunted with Span there, but then I’m almost always against the sac bunt.

by Eric in Madison on Oct 3, 2009 5:38 PM EDT reply actions  

LNP RISP!

Span get’s it done!

"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 3, 2009 5:39 PM EDT reply actions  

I am embarrassed

That I know what all of that means.

by JTW on Oct 3, 2009 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm perfectly at peace

with myself for looking at that and going, wat?

by ajmargarine on Oct 3, 2009 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

nerds

"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 3, 2009 5:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

RALLY CAR

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by fetch9 on Oct 3, 2009 5:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Punto advances!

"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 3, 2009 5:41 PM EDT reply actions