ALDS Game 1: Minnesota Twins @ New York Yankees
by Jesse on Oct 7, 2009 4:02 PM EDT
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PrintMinnesota Twins at New York Yankees, Oct 7, 2009 6:07 PM EDT
First Pitch: 5:07pm CDT
TV: TBS
Radio: Twins Radio Network
Know Thine Enemy: Pinstripe Alley
Last night was awesome. Without a doubt one of the greatest games I've experienced as a Twins fan, and that includes the close of 2006. But that's all over, and it's time to focus on the next challenge, and that comes in the form of the New York Yankees. The dreaded Bombers.
This year the Yanks owned the Twins, with Minnesota going winless in seven meetings. But as I said on my Q&A over at Pinstripe Alley, that was when the Twins were playing some pretty bad baseball and it still took the Yankees needing a last-second hit to earn their victory. Now, the the Twins clicking, this series just might not be the pushover that everyone is expecting.
If the Twins can steal game one, momentum will shift dramatically. Let's go take down Goliath.
Speaking of Goliath, here's our old nemesis Sabathia. He's having a good season, and in his only start against Minnesota went seven strong innings, holding the Twins to one run off three hits and a walk. His walk-to-strikeout ratio is the worst it's been in years, but that doesn't mean he's been bad. Because he hasn't. Sabathia is still a very good pitcher, and his numbers reflect that. His flyball ratio is up slightly as well, with the ground-ball rate down, meaning the potential of damaging extra-base hits goes up. What is interesting about Sabathia this year is that his slider hasn't really been his money pitch. The changeup is still dominant, but this year it's counterpart has been Sabathia's fastball. It will be interesting to see which pitch he goes to when he's looking to put someone away.
Well Brian, this is why you become a major league pitcher. It's been a fantastic debut for you and here's hoping you can pick up your first playoff victory today. We all know what needs to happen here, so godspeed and best of luck. We're all behind you. Partially because we support you, but partially because we're afraid C.C. Sabathia might sit on us. You first.
Lineups
Twins
Denard Span, CF
Orlando Cabrera, SS
Joe Mauer, C
Michael Cuddyer, 1B
Jason Kubel, RF
Delmon Young, LF
Brendan Harris, DH
Matt Tolbert, 3B
Nick Punto, 2B
Yankees
Derek Jeter, SS
Johnny Damon, LF
Mark Teixeira, 1B
Alex Rodriguez, 3B
Hideki Matsui, DH
Jorge Posada, C
Robinson Cano, 2B
Nick Swisher, RF
Melky Cabrera, CF
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Go Twins!
I just hope they relax and play loose.
I get so frustrated when they tighten-up and over-swing, take crazy fielding risks and over-manage against the Yankees. It does nothing but magnifies their “on-paper” advantages.
Embrace the role of the underdog. Do what we did to get here in the first place and we should be able to steal a game or two (or three! :-)).
That's a pretty muderous Yankee starting lineup.
I’m a Yankee fan and I just can’t see you guys pulling this game off. But really, to make this series in your favor, you just need one of these first two. AJ Burnett worries me on Friday, especially since Posada won’t be catching so there is a bat out of the lineup. Add to it that your guys will be rested, and a lot of signs are pointing to game 2 as your chance to steal one in NY.
That isn’t to say this game will be a blowout though. I just don’t like your odds in this one.
No one in my life seems to realize the importance of Twins baseball
and are thus forcing me to go to work and possibly a study group thing (which is almost surely not going to happen).
Go Twins! Show NY what MN baseball is all about! :)
"Baseball doesn't owe me a thing. I owe my whole life to baseball." -Kirby Puckett
tell me about it.
:(
"Baseball doesn't owe me a thing. I owe my whole life to baseball." -Kirby Puckett
I wish Gomez was in CF
and Kubel was DH but whatever. GO TWINS!!!
my floor is looking pretty dirty... BETTER GET OUT THE BROOM!!!
It gives Gardy some ability to make moves late in the game
To pinch run for Kubel or pinch hit Morales or Redmond and then let Gomez run for them. Normally during the year I’d like Gomez playing more outfield yes, but gotta do it with Cuddyer at 1B.
"You should enter a ballpark like you enter a church." - Bill "Spaceman" Lee
I don't really get this argument
Don’t start your best guys so in case some situation arises later you can make a move?
I actually think putting Kubel at DH gives you more flexibility, because you don’t have to remove him from the game in order to get your best defenders in there. You still have Casilla to pinch run, and if you want to pinch hit for Gomez, with say Harris, you can still do it, and move Cuddyer to the OF and put Harris at first.
by Eric in Madison on Oct 7, 2009 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions
I think Gomez brings more defense than Harris brings offense
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
Ron Darling
I’ve read a lot of griping about the TBS team. IMHO, Chip Carey is a goof, but Ron Darling is solid. Most baseball color guys have never read a book; Darling wrote one (well-reviewed by the NYTimes, btw). Note the number of times that Darling makes prescient comments tonight. He sees what’s coming.
And even if Carey is clownish, he still gets a lot less wrong than John Gordon.
Yea but he had
his head so far up Wonder Boys but last night he couldnt remember all that stuff
Also go look at some of the threads last night and c all the comments posted about his idiotic quotes during the game like
Both teams have done such a good job coming back against the Tiger
by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Oct 7, 2009 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Really?
I thought Darling was AWFUL last night. Grating voice, and he made Gladden sound like a thinking, progressive baseball mind. I grew up listening to Chip’s dad and grandpa on TBS and WGN, so I have a soft spot for him to begin with, and I thought he was passable.
I will hear no more bad mouthing of John Gordon, good sir.
"There are only two things that are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." - Albert Einstein
John Gordon is a saint.
"Baseball doesn't owe me a thing. I owe my whole life to baseball." -Kirby Puckett
I didn't mind Caray yesterday
well, perhaps it was because I wasn’t hearing him because I was so busy hating every word out of Darling’s mouth. He sucks.
no way!
from all the non-drinking that went on last night?
That call was terrible. Gave the entire state of MN a heart attack, I’m sure.
"Baseball doesn't owe me a thing. I owe my whole life to baseball." -Kirby Puckett
It's bad.
I ran into some guy in Twins garb, and did shots until around midnight, then stumbled to my workplace and slept in my office.
hey...
the land of fried cheese curds is one state over, thankyouverymuch.
"Baseball doesn't owe me a thing. I owe my whole life to baseball." -Kirby Puckett
that's funny I've only had them in MN
I only went across the boarder b/c their bar time was one hour later.
Darling had a lot of gaffs last night--clearly unprepared
I didn’t mind Carey so much.
Gordon is the worst. If there was any doubt of that, it was completely erased over the weekend, when they called maybe 10% of the balls and strikes and spent the rest of the time chatting.
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
I completely agree about Gordon
and I know our opinion is in the minority. He makes a lot of exciting calls, but they’re far outnumbered by irritating gaffes. The listener is often left completely in the dark as to what’s going on when Gordon’s calling the game.
did he really write a book?
or did he “write” a book like Sarah Palin just did?
regardless, the TBS crew were pretty much homers for Detroit last night and hard to listen to. My favorite though is going on about how much the win would have meant to the city of Detroit…what does that have to do with anything?
I hope they get better as the playoffs continue (and I hope they realize there are just too many days off in the postseason)
I disagree that they were homers for Detroit
and think your bias is coloring your view. Darling is an announcer—by definition he’s going to annoy you, and he isn’t a Twins expert. But I thought he was OK. He actually is very smart. Went to Yale. Dropped a completely obscure Dag Hammarskjold reference on the air yesterday—how many guys bring that?
by Eric in Madison on Oct 7, 2009 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions
good and valid points
and I seem to remember him broadcasting before but I also don’t remember being so annoyed by him.
maybe the pressure of the game got to me?
but my feelings that they were pulling for Detroit only made the win feel that much better so I guess a negative = a positive for me.
Just goes to show...
Over at BYB we thought he and Carey were kissing up to the Twins excessively.
That, and the fact that Carey seriously needs a thesaurus. One thing I won’t miss is the 1200 references to “fisting”. At least he switched it up in extra innings to mention “spanking” once. Freudian much?
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Sarah Palin wrote a book
Ergo, it doesn’t take a genius to write a book.
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
The Twins
are not at a disadvantage contraire to what other people think.
I have a simple philosphy for the playoffs. It doesnt matter what you did in the regular season (excluding that you had to win games to get there). Once you’re in the playoffs everything is different. There is so much adreniline, and you can’t predict a damn thing!
Look at the ‘87 Twins, as much as i hate to say it ’06 Tiggers, ’06 Cards, 07 Bo-Sox.
So I honestly believe the Twins will shock the world and take down the Yankees!!!!
And if you dont even just a sliver believe that then you have no faith in the Twins because i will admit and say that I DID write them off once Morneau got injured and that’s y i have so much faith. Good Luck Twins
by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Oct 7, 2009 4:35 PM EDT reply actions
from the startrib
“(*) Gardenhire said he tried to find a way to get Alexi Casilla in the lineup. Casilla is 9-for-13 (.692) in his career off CC Sabathia. Gardenhire said he didn’t want to stick Casilla at third base tonight. Another option would have been second base, as Nick Punto is 6-for-36 (.167) off Sabathia.”
so of course Casilla is left out of the lineup?!?
Gardy’s love of LNP knows no limits…
Also nonsensical
Why would he have to stick Casilla at third base? Did Punto get some sort of third base amnesia in the two years since he was the starter there?
"There are only two things that are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." - Albert Einstein
yeah, 4 errors in one game is definitely what you want against the Yankees :)
"Baseball doesn't owe me a thing. I owe my whole life to baseball." -Kirby Puckett
I just can't....stay.....away.....
byb-er here…hope you don’t mind me popping in on occasion the rest of your season….
Just wanted to point out that Orlando Cabrera was on the 2004 Red Sox squad, he might know a thing or two about taking down the evil empire….
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He thinks the ball into his glove, like he did with Ordonez last night
That ball was headed out and he willed it into a DP.
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
Go Twins!
After that amazing game last night, I gotta root for you guys this year. I hope you take down the Skankees, and show them it’s not all about payroll. My own beloved team (Orioles) arn’t anywhere near the playoffs this year (or for the past 12 years for that matter). Either way, just wanted to throw in my support with you guys – here’s hoping you win!
Thank You for the Support
I wonder how many fans of other teams are suppporting the Yankees?
Probably not many.
by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Oct 7, 2009 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions
ah, the curse of Jeffrey Maier
may it soon be lifted
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I hope so!
That one single event was the beginning of my hatred of the Yankees – I can still remember my entire family watching that game and yelling at the screen. haha
Yeah Brain Matusz is looking good, and I’m actually pretty hopeful for next year (here’s to a .500 finish!), despite our 64-98 finish this year.
And as far as Andy MacPhail – yeah he’s been awesome, most of O’s fans have complete faith in him and his moves after some of the trades he’s pulled off. I just hope our owner (not my favorite – but at least he hasn’t sold the naming rights to Camden Yards) let’s him do his job….
by NewYorkOriole on Oct 7, 2009 5:49 PM EDT up reply actions
good young talent
and former Twins GM…I could see the rise of Bmore once again.
thank you for the support…
Let us go on to New York
and gain victory of the storied Yankees. Let us score more runs than they do while holding them to less runs than we score. Gain the victory noble Twins. Pitch the ball well, hit the ball well, field the ball well. Let us win, win, win.
Well, since we are in the wind tunnel of Yankee Stadium...
Let’s hit five consecutive home runs!
by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Oct 7, 2009 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes Sir
Cabana
Mauer
Cuddyer
Kubel
Young
by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Oct 7, 2009 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes!
You said the magic words.
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
One quick word before the game to all the Twinkie Town regualrs;
Let’s all work together tonight. Let’s try not to get sucked into trolling or baiting. It is already happening above in this thread. We love our Twins, and lots of new folks will be here tonight. (Some already chatting it up) Lets not get nasty or negative, and LETS ENJOY THE GAME.
PLAYOFFS BASEBALL!
I always loved that one.
I saw some guy in the hall as I was walking to class today, and he happened to be wearing a Yankees hat and a Robinson Cano jersey. Things did not end well for him.
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poor guy...
a Yankees fan. :(
"Baseball doesn't owe me a thing. I owe my whole life to baseball." -Kirby Puckett
yeah
I may have yelled to him that he was an effing (word that starts with f)
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that was not meant to be dirty
we all believe you
by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Oct 7, 2009 5:22 PM EDT up reply actions
you can never misuse sarcasm font
by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Oct 7, 2009 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions
LOL
There are 5 things i hate in life
1. Packers
2. White Sox
3. Yankees
4. Ron Darling/Marsh
5. Ignorant Fans that have no business here
by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Oct 7, 2009 5:11 PM EDT up reply actions
LOL
There are 5 things i hate in life
1. Packers
2. White Sox
3. Yankees
4. Ron Darling/Marsh
5. Ignorant Fans that have no business here
by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Oct 7, 2009 5:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Because I'm not above repeating jokes
Tonight’s pitching matchup: Brian Duensing, who went to Nebraska, vs. CC Sabathia, who is the size of Nebraska
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The Onion's take on the Yankees
http://www.theonion.com/content/sports_fan/on_the_yankees_clinching_the
“It’s a shame they had to stitch together all the available championship T-shirts for CC Sabathia.”
Complete game shut out on the line for Lee
by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Oct 7, 2009 5:19 PM EDT up reply actions
ahh, they lost?!
:(
"Baseball doesn't owe me a thing. I owe my whole life to baseball." -Kirby Puckett
How insane do you think B-Dunce is feeling right now?
"Baseball doesn't owe me a thing. I owe my whole life to baseball." -Kirby Puckett
insanely good I hope?
That’s how I hope he pitches tonight
by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Oct 7, 2009 5:24 PM EDT up reply actions
2003 and 2004
didn’t go too well despite Sandy Koufax II taking the mound for us on Game 1.
Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to the Brian Duensing era. We’re the Marty McFly of major league baseball and we just crashed the Under the Sea prom. Lets have fun tonight and see what happens.
my floor is looking pretty dirty... BETTER GET OUT THE BROOM!!!
so, uh, he's going to have an awesome, groundbreaking solo performance
(meaning, no run support) and then he’s going to go on too long on stage leaving everyone wondering what he’s doing up there (meaning Gardenhire leaves him in two batters too long)?
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ha
my floor is looking pretty dirty... BETTER GET OUT THE BROOM!!!
by natetheskate on Oct 8, 2009 12:24 AM EDT up reply actions
Use the force Brian
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
yeah I know
this is really quite impressive!
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any of us." - Kirby Puckett
hordes of both sides
true fans and the damn trolls!
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any of us." - Kirby Puckett
fischean has always been here
oh, you said hordes. My bad.
haha sorry, I had to.
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haha, wow.
I can’t even be mad, that was nicely executed.
Douche.
"Baseball doesn't owe me a thing. I owe my whole life to baseball." -Kirby Puckett
actually I heard it was fischean that took on all comers
rim shot
by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Oct 7, 2009 5:58 PM EDT up reply actions
I have to leave now...
heading into a baseball-less world. Be sad for me. :(
GO TWINS!!!!
"Baseball doesn't owe me a thing. I owe my whole life to baseball." -Kirby Puckett
I thought you werent going
When Im in a jam......... I ask myself "WWPD?" (What Would Porcello Do)
by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Oct 7, 2009 5:37 PM EDT up reply actions
And the world is dimished by your absence.
We will bravely carry on.
Just kidding; take care of yourself.
Hope you get a bit of the game updates.
R u a Yanks fan??????
When Im in a jam......... I ask myself "WWPD?" (What Would Porcello Do)
by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Oct 7, 2009 5:38 PM EDT up reply actions
The ideal lineup for tonights game
1. Span – RF
2. Cabrera – SS
3. Mauer – C
4. Cuddyer – 1B
5. Kubel – DH
6. Young – LF
7. Gomez – CF
8. Casilla – 2B
9. Punto – 3B
We need the defense tonight especially in the outfield! 50MPH winds isn’t going to do so well for the outfield we have now. I would give up Harris/Morales’ bat tonight for the defense of Gomez.
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any of us." - Kirby Puckett
by BCTwins on Oct 7, 2009 5:37 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Gardy's lineups are an art, not a science
Similar to astrology.
by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Oct 7, 2009 5:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Your boys have to be especially careful in left field.
Right field induces a “range wind” so you just have to worry about the ball “taking off” on a true trajectory. But considering how short the porch is, it shouldn’t be a problem since anything over your head is a Homerun.
However, LEFT field induces a “cross-wind” and left fielders can be EASILY fooled by turning the wrong way, then lose the ball as it peels, or straightens (counteracting the slice) due to the cross-wind.
Good Luck.
It may not be as much of a Home-field advantage
for Left-fielders as your Metrodome.
But there are quirks in the new Yankee Stadium to watch out for in this game [and this wind].
Hell, even Damon hasn’t figured it all out yet.
i've found
a good pic i think to show my feelings toward the Yankees i think it may be some of you guys too.
When Im in a jam......... I ask myself "WWPD?" (What Would Porcello Do)
by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Oct 7, 2009 5:52 PM EDT reply actions
When Im in a jam......... I ask myself "WWPD?" (What Would Porcello Do)
by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Oct 7, 2009 5:53 PM EDT reply actions
Over
7
When Im in a jam......... I ask myself "WWPD?" (What Would Porcello Do)
by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Oct 7, 2009 5:54 PM EDT up reply actions
2.5 is probably good
I’d say over, predicting 3
by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Oct 7, 2009 5:59 PM EDT up reply actions
LOL
Think of the irony of that statement. “Over but not 7 that would be crazy”
7 Games the Twins were down in early September but that woulb be crazy if they came back. Hmmmmmmmmmmm. :)
Lets Go TWINS!
When Im in a jam......... I ask myself "WWPD?" (What Would Porcello Do)
by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Oct 7, 2009 6:01 PM EDT up reply actions
"Minnesota would love to play the spoiler tonight."
Not sure which announcer said that. Sure, the Twins might be underdogs, but spoiler?
by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Oct 7, 2009 6:03 PM EDT reply actions
All Comments made by Ron Darling
Imply that he’s an idiot
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by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Oct 7, 2009 6:05 PM EDT up reply actions
I think there is a lot more pressure on New York
and we all know how ol’ CC responds to a playoff atmosphere.
In 2006, after that huge season, there was more pressure on us than Oakland, they played loose and gave us the boot.
We were supposed to send them home fairly quickly.
Sound familiar?
So I think we have a much better chance than most people think.
one more thing, GO TWINS!!!!!!
Son, when you participate in sporting events, it's not whether you win or lose: it's how drunk you get. ~Homer Simpson
by thewild_viking_twins on Oct 7, 2009 6:06 PM EDT reply actions
If you havnt noticed i strongly dislike the Yankees and like making fun of them
When Im in a jam......... I ask myself "WWPD?" (What Would Porcello Do)
by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Oct 7, 2009 6:06 PM EDT reply actions
Are Yankee fans retarted??
Who chants a guys name if hes not even up to bat, has made a great play in the game or even batting in that half of the inning for that matter?
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by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Oct 7, 2009 6:09 PM EDT reply actions
SUPER SPAN!!!!
When Im in a jam......... I ask myself "WWPD?" (What Would Porcello Do)
by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Oct 7, 2009 6:10 PM EDT reply actions
great at bat
even taking the double out of it. We need some more of those
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SBJ TIME!
When Im in a jam......... I ask myself "WWPD?" (What Would Porcello Do)
by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Oct 7, 2009 6:12 PM EDT reply actions
+ "365"
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by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Oct 7, 2009 6:14 PM EDT up reply actions
SBJ!
Wat Happened?
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by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Oct 7, 2009 6:15 PM EDT reply actions
+ 35
(typical amount of sliders consumed by CC)
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by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Oct 7, 2009 6:22 PM EDT up reply actions
CC in a swimsuit is nasty= Definite Fact
When Im in a jam......... I ask myself "WWPD?" (What Would Porcello Do)
by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Oct 7, 2009 6:18 PM EDT up reply actions
That's Unfortante
When Im in a jam......... I ask myself "WWPD?" (What Would Porcello Do)
by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Oct 7, 2009 6:18 PM EDT reply actions
shame no one could get Span home
Still used up 22 pitches on Sabathia, not bad
by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Oct 7, 2009 6:19 PM EDT reply actions
Dear Twins
sit on the fastball, it’s pretty straight. K thanks.
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not compared to Rick Porcello
by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Oct 7, 2009 6:23 PM EDT up reply actions
+ 100
LOL
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by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Oct 7, 2009 6:24 PM EDT up reply actions
If Porcello Faced Jeter and Jeter got a hit
it’d b “Hes only 20 years old”
but if Porcello faced Jeter and got him out Darling would be getting the mouthwash ready. :)
When Im in a jam......... I ask myself "WWPD?" (What Would Porcello Do)
by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Oct 7, 2009 6:26 PM EDT up reply actions
"Fisted out of play by Damon"
there goes Darling again
by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Oct 7, 2009 6:24 PM EDT reply actions
At least the strike zone is normal in this game.
Your game against the Tigers saw a strike zone that was out of whack.
Contrary to what Darling said,
Girardi doesn’t “send” Jeter on a 1-2 count.
Jeter’s on his own as far as stealing bases.
Duensing made some good pitches that inning
I’m vaguely encouraged
Duensing gets through 1
Go B-Dunce!
by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Oct 7, 2009 6:32 PM EDT reply actions
Booooo
He’s a Twin dont make fun of him. lol
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by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Oct 7, 2009 6:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh my bad my friend
When Im in a jam......... I ask myself "WWPD?" (What Would Porcello Do)
by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Oct 7, 2009 6:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow A-Roid has
only produced 1 time in october and that is supposed child on the way.
When Im in a jam......... I ask myself "WWPD?" (What Would Porcello Do)
by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Oct 7, 2009 6:32 PM EDT reply actions
Ummmmm
These days who is a true Yankee??
Not very many.
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by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Oct 7, 2009 6:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Lefties are not Kubels friends
by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Oct 7, 2009 6:36 PM EDT up reply actions
*Kubel's
being a grammar nazi to myself
by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Oct 7, 2009 6:37 PM EDT up reply actions
If he's trying to pull Sabathia
(and he did there), it’s going to be a long night for him.
He might be thinking aboiut that short porch too much.
Going after that first pitch fastball might not be a bad idea for Delmon today
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May the force be with us!!!
Destroy the evil empire!!! _1991_Screenshots/Star_Wars_(NES)_1991_163_Level_10_X-Wing_on_the_Death_Star.png)
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 7, 2009 6:36 PM EDT reply actions
The target area (Yankee Stadium) is only 2 meters wide. A precise hit will start a chain reaction which should destroy the stadium.
That’s impossible! Even for a computer!
by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Oct 7, 2009 6:40 PM EDT up reply actions
beat me to it
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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 7, 2009 6:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Not impossible
I used to bullseye womp rats in my T-16 back home. They’re not much bigger than two meters.
"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 7, 2009 6:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Someones a little full of themselves
When Im in a jam......... I ask myself "WWPD?" (What Would Porcello Do)
by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Oct 7, 2009 6:37 PM EDT reply actions
matty_b
You back in the dive bar with the dancing winos again? I was worried maybe you hadn’t made it out of there alive yesterday
Nice
Harris
When Im in a jam......... I ask myself "WWPD?" (What Would Porcello Do)
by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Oct 7, 2009 6:40 PM EDT reply actions
huh?
When Im in a jam......... I ask myself "WWPD?" (What Would Porcello Do)
by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Oct 7, 2009 6:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Will you
explain what the advantages and disadvantages are to owning a team? Please
When Im in a jam......... I ask myself "WWPD?" (What Would Porcello Do)
by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Oct 7, 2009 6:43 PM EDT up reply actions
imagine if Rick Porcello was a Yankee
by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Oct 7, 2009 6:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Imagine if Rick Porcello was only 20 years old
When Im in a jam......... I ask myself "WWPD?" (What Would Porcello Do)
by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Oct 7, 2009 6:47 PM EDT up reply actions
This is a site for Twins fans
You want Pinstripe Alley
"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 7, 2009 6:47 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm neither a Yankees fan nor Twins fan
Just a baseball fan.
Rarely is the question asked: Is our children learning?
Thanks for clogging our site
WIth negative comments then
"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 7, 2009 6:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Not being negative
Just making an observation. I’m actually rooting for the Twins.
Rarely is the question asked: Is our children learning?
Sometimes
Negativity = Not welcome
"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 7, 2009 6:56 PM EDT up reply actions
GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
There goes Darling again with the Porcello Comments!
When Im in a jam......... I ask myself "WWPD?" (What Would Porcello Do)
by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Oct 7, 2009 6:47 PM EDT reply actions
anyone got a TBS feed on MLB.com that isn't positioned on home plate only?
frustrating. Probably just switch to Gordon and Gladden.
why listen to Darling if all I egt is home plate vision.
by montanatwinsfan on Oct 7, 2009 6:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Gotta drive home from work for that,,,
where do you think I live Minnesota luxury land
by montanatwinsfan on Oct 7, 2009 6:49 PM EDT up reply actions
A.K.A.
I forgot the hamster at home : (
by montanatwinsfan on Oct 7, 2009 6:50 PM EDT up reply actions
or,
let me situp real quick and pull the hamster out…
by montanatwinsfan on Oct 7, 2009 6:51 PM EDT up reply actions
did you know the Twins defense in the outfield is outstanding?
according to Darling. Personally, I would rank Twins D this way -
Span – Great
Young – Great
Kubel – Great
by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Oct 7, 2009 6:50 PM EDT reply actions
lol
When Im in a jam......... I ask myself "WWPD?" (What Would Porcello Do)
by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Oct 7, 2009 6:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Idiot comment again
“Theres a future batting champion” ( meaning Robinson Cano)
How do you win a batting title with SBJ in the same league as you?
When Im in a jam......... I ask myself "WWPD?" (What Would Porcello Do)
by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Oct 7, 2009 6:50 PM EDT reply actions
lol
When Im in a jam......... I ask myself "WWPD?" (What Would Porcello Do)
by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Oct 7, 2009 6:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Let's go LNP!
make those Yankees fans hate you like the Tigers fans do!
by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Oct 7, 2009 6:53 PM EDT reply actions
not coming up.
even when i hit show picture
When Im in a jam......... I ask myself "WWPD?" (What Would Porcello Do)
by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Oct 7, 2009 6:54 PM EDT reply actions
LNP LNP LNP
When Im in a jam......... I ask myself "WWPD?" (What Would Porcello Do)
by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Oct 7, 2009 6:54 PM EDT reply actions
Just got home.
How’s the boys lookin?
by Evan in North Dakota on Oct 7, 2009 6:55 PM EDT reply actions
yanquis still suck
"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 7, 2009 6:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Heres 1 bunt i think
When Im in a jam......... I ask myself "WWPD?" (What Would Porcello Do)
by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Oct 7, 2009 6:55 PM EDT reply actions
lmao
When Im in a jam......... I ask myself "WWPD?" (What Would Porcello Do)
by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Oct 7, 2009 6:56 PM EDT up reply actions
gained 20 years of youth though...
so that he could hit the buffet line another 12,000 times?
by montanatwinsfan on Oct 7, 2009 6:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Ummm
Question: Wasnt Giradi there last year?
When Im in a jam......... I ask myself "WWPD?" (What Would Porcello Do)
by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Oct 7, 2009 6:56 PM EDT reply actions
8-9-1-2 hitters
should bunt every time to get into Captain Cheeseburger’s head…
DP
"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 7, 2009 6:58 PM EDT reply actions
Well, it's early.
I don’t blame Gardenhire for playing for a big inning considering the Yankee lineup.
"I don't think anyone has made the transition from short to third better than A-Rod."
Um. Didn’t he have 30+ errors last year?
by Evan in North Dakota on Oct 7, 2009 6:59 PM EDT reply actions
lol lol
Did Darling make that comment?
When Im in a jam......... I ask myself "WWPD?" (What Would Porcello Do)
by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Oct 7, 2009 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions
if there are no moderators here
I will do it after the top 3rd is over
by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Oct 7, 2009 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions
+250
(CC’s cholesteral level)
When Im in a jam......... I ask myself "WWPD?" (What Would Porcello Do)
by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Oct 7, 2009 7:03 PM EDT up reply actions
double
"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 7, 2009 7:03 PM EDT up reply actions
C'Mon Cuddy!
Bring ’em 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 7, 2009 7:04 PM EDT reply actions
YES!!!!!!!
CUDDY
When Im in a jam......... I ask myself "WWPD?" (What Would Porcello Do)
by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Oct 7, 2009 7:04 PM EDT reply actions
WOOOOO!!!! CUDDY!!!!
1-0!!!
"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 7, 2009 7:04 PM EDT reply actions
MAUER!!!!
2-0!!!!!
"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 7, 2009 7:05 PM EDT reply actions
2-0!
When Im in a jam......... I ask myself "WWPD?" (What Would Porcello Do)
by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Oct 7, 2009 7:05 PM EDT reply actions
we absolutely cannot do an overflow thread right now
http://twinkietalk.com
http://thecollegehockeyblog.com
OOOHHH YUCK!
When Im in a jam......... I ask myself "WWPD?" (What Would Porcello Do)
by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Oct 7, 2009 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Your wife?
"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 7, 2009 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions
not a good pic choice
When Im in a jam......... I ask myself "WWPD?" (What Would Porcello Do)
by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Oct 7, 2009 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions
3rd inning and no overflow yet?
geez, you guys are slacking
Official BYB Juju Consultant...now accepting rally creature applications!
Go WWGTD?
overflow us
"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 7, 2009 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Were waiting and dont be a TROLL!
When Im in a jam......... I ask myself "WWPD?" (What Would Porcello Do)
by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Oct 7, 2009 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Our bullpen is loaded.
So that’s not of critical concern.
Gotta hand it to you though.
Getting CC’s pitch count up after last night’s grueling game takes heart.
Question:
Do you guys have Joba in there considering the way the schedule is played out?
When Im in a jam......... I ask myself "WWPD?" (What Would Porcello Do)
by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Oct 7, 2009 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, at least Kubel is still pulling off.
Still early.
I’m not too worried.
Yankees will have their second look at Duensing this inning.
greetings folks
indians fan here.
u guys represent AL CENTRAL
i’m rooting for TWINS
let’s go TWINS
let’s kick some YANKS
Angel fan checking in
I think these guys on TBS need to cool it with their blatant lust for the Yankees.
“No Twin has really had a good swing on CC.”
They have 2 doubles and 2 runs, assholes.
“Jeter sends one deep into the New York night! Oh man, that’s gone!”
Settle down, it just tied the game. It might as well be 0-0.
The only magic number now is #34
We’re all pulling so hard for you guys out in Southern California. Today, I drove past a house that had both an Angels and Twins flag flying.
We also feel your pain with the east coast bias, we have to listen to ESPN gush about Boston tomorrow. I’m going to scream if I have to hear one more comment about “The Angels have something to prove.”
The only magic number now is #34
by Teixeira Who? on Oct 7, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey lads! We have a typhoon here in Japan but we haven't lost the internet connection
"I don't think it's nice, you laughin'. See, my mule don't like people laughing. He gets the crazy idea you're laughing at him. Now if you apologize, like I know you're going to, I might convince him that you really didn't mean it . . ."
by Skippy tastes better than Jiff on Oct 7, 2009 7:47 PM EDT reply actions
...and lasses :-)
"I don't think it's nice, you laughin'. See, my mule don't like people laughing. He gets the crazy idea you're laughing at him. Now if you apologize, like I know you're going to, I might convince him that you really didn't mean it . . ."
by Skippy tastes better than Jiff on Oct 7, 2009 7:48 PM EDT reply actions
My only complaint so far is Delmon Young 6 pitches 6 swings
"I don't think it's nice, you laughin'. See, my mule don't like people laughing. He gets the crazy idea you're laughing at him. Now if you apologize, like I know you're going to, I might convince him that you really didn't mean it . . ."
by Skippy tastes better than Jiff on Oct 7, 2009 7:49 PM EDT reply actions
At the risk of being a total n00b/jerkoff/'that guy'...
Does anyone have any idea where the Twins are staying in Manhattan, or where they usually stay? I’m assuming it’s in some swank Midtown/Times Square vicinity hotel. Reason I’m asking is, no, I am not a 16 year old girl trying to marry Joe Mauer… My niece and nephew are in town from MN (I live in NYC), and since I can’t afford 3 tickets without taking out a 2nd mortgage (only half kidding…) I know they would love nothing more than to catch a glimpse of, maybe even get an autograph from a Twinkie. Obviously I’m not trying to stalk anyone or invade anyone’s privacy; just trying to be a nice uncle. If I knew what hotel they might be staying in…maybe we might have lunch across the street…and maybe we might see ol’ Cuddy Buddy out for a stroll… just sayin’ :)
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