ALDS Game 1 Overflow Thread #2
by ajmargarine on Oct 7, 2009 8:13 PM EDT
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NYY lead our Boys 6-2 after 5 innings. Time for the patented 6th inning Twins rally! We know we're gonna have to outscore 'em, so let's get the train moving.
Duensing is out, Frankie is in. And CC is still throwing junk for teh Yankees.
Let's go Twins Let's go Twins Let's go Twins Let's go Twins Let's go Twins Let's go Twins Let's go Twins Let's go Twins Let's go Twins Let's go Twins Let's go Twins Let's go Twins Let's go Twins Let's go Twins Let's go Twins Let's go Twins Let's go Twins Let's go Twins Let's go Twins Let's go Twins Let's go Twins Let's go Twins Let's go Twins Let's go Twins Let's go Twins Let's go Twins Let's go Twins Let's go Twins Let's go Twins Let's go Twins
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Thats a nice walleye.
I could fillet the hell out of that thing.
I always loved that one.
by FoulJack on Oct 7, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
CC's leaving his junk out over the plate
time to hit it hard
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 8:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I realize what I said btw
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 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
how many pitches does CC have?
He has to be about done
by DaTwins on Oct 7, 2009 8:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think he is holding it WAY out.
I always loved that one.
by FoulJack on Oct 7, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sarcasm font fail
"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 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's time for
The Twins 6th Inning Rally™!
"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 8:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sponsored by CC Sabathia
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 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
91 Pitches for the Big Sweat
I always loved that one.
by FoulJack on Oct 7, 2009 8:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If this game doesn't get good soon, I think I'll have to go watch some Static Shock!
by urluckyday on Oct 7, 2009 8:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That looks like an epically shitty show
based on its wikipedia
by Mike I on Oct 7, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fucking pisses me off with the Yankees. They don’t DESERVE any more championships for a long time – they have fucking 26 of them. The media makes it like we should feel sorry with them for the “burden” and “pressure” they carry. Fuck that. They don’t need another one for a long ass time. Go Twins!
by hitormiss1414 on Oct 7, 2009 8:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
but its been such a tough year for New York as a city
by DavidRF on Oct 7, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This goes the same with Detroit – make it a big deal with the receission. EVERY city is affected by it. It just happens that Michigan is the one with the dumbass auto mobile owners. We lost people in a tramatic bridge collaspe and we don’t go around carrying that kind of thing around.
by hitormiss1414 on Oct 7, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
... sarcasm font...
Dunderheads in NYC are a big cause of this financial mess…
by DavidRF on Oct 7, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They don't play ball the way it was meant to be played...that's why they don't deserve anything.
by urluckyday on Oct 7, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They play moneyball
Trying to buy a pennant every year with mercenary players.
"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 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hahaha – that means they DESERVE to win.
by hitormiss1414 on Oct 7, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
er...no
"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 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully the Yankee long island type trollers won't find the new thread for a while.
I always loved that one.
by FoulJack on Oct 7, 2009 8:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I've seen Morneau in the dugout, but is Crede with the team?
by benhertz on Oct 7, 2009 8:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No he just had back sugery
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 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
nope
doctors 'told' him to stay home
by montanatwinsfan on Oct 7, 2009 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why is that sarcastic?
"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 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
because I don't really believe it that much,
sure they told him, but he didn’t need an excuse to stay home, IMHO.
by montanatwinsfan on Oct 7, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
bullshit
who wouldn’t want to sit in a dugout at yankee stadium in the playoffs?
by DaTwins on Oct 7, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you forgot the sarcasm font,
and forgot that he’s been home for weeks now.
by montanatwinsfan on Oct 7, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i gave up on sarcasm font
don’t know how to do it
by DaTwins on Oct 7, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think your wrong
I’m sure he’d rather be with the team right now, IM"H"O.
"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 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
6th Inning Rally FAIL
I always loved that one.
by FoulJack on Oct 7, 2009 8:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
very much so
looks like I’m not the threadstarter, although I am otherwise awesome
by ajmargarine on Oct 7, 2009 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
6th inning central
7th inning eastern
by benhertz on Oct 7, 2009 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
let's go out west
where it’s still the 4th
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 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I always...
I always…
I always that one
by DaTwins on Oct 7, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just so everyone knows: I'm not a loser, I drive a 1999 Chrysler 300M
by benhertz on Oct 7, 2009 8:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
WOW Punto...
This is where we turn it around.
One pitch can change this game.
by urluckyday on Oct 7, 2009 8:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I like it – we are going after them now! Not nit picking!!!
by hitormiss1414 on Oct 7, 2009 8:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
RALLY CHURCH POTLUCK JELLO SALAD
I always loved that one.
by FoulJack on Oct 7, 2009 8:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
When the Yankees go 1-2-3 it's uneventful.
Because Punto’s amazing play wasn’t an event.
Switching to radio …. now.
by Evan in North Dakota on Oct 7, 2009 8:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I applaud your courage
Im far to lazy to find a radio
by DaTwins on Oct 7, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am also listening.
I heart the Dazzle Man.
I always loved that one.
by FoulJack on Oct 7, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
John Gordon right now
"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 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So really, this is just a 4-0 game. We can do that.
Or somthing.
I always loved that one.
by FoulJack on Oct 7, 2009 8:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
2? 3..I think..
I always loved that one.
by FoulJack on Oct 7, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Liar!
"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 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
seriously. Are you 13? "he's better than Nathan"
by montanatwinsfan on Oct 7, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No.
But there’s nothing like stirring up a good baseball on the first day of the playoffs.
by Terrekain on Oct 7, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mariano Rivera tRA since 2002: 2.78
Joe Nathan’s: 2.61
Any other gems you wanna drop on us?
http://twinkietalk.com
http://thecollegehockeyblog.com
by fetch9 on Oct 7, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where exactly are you getting this stat?
And people usually use a 3-year window to evaluate player performance.
The past 8 seems arbitrary for your case.
by Terrekain on Oct 7, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does it really matter?
We all know he’s good, all right. But he’s not automatic.
by Mike I on Oct 7, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually, I believe that's what the rest of these guys call"bush league"
I wouldn’t mind statements, but they want me to support it with numbers.
But I want to make sure those numbers are real before I do the leg-work on baseball-reference and fangraphs.
by Terrekain on Oct 7, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you find some good stats
that show Rivera to be significantly better than Nathan since he started closing, I’d love to see them.
by Mike I on Oct 7, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he is better than Nathan
Was better when each were at their peaks, has been better longer, is a sure lock HOF, a fantastic dominating closer.
but “he’s better than Nathan” is bush league.
if you are gunna troll on our sire at least bring some humor – or go home with static shock.
by montanatwinsfan on Oct 7, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Mariano Rivera Mystique
bullshit is really fucking annoying.
by Mike I on Oct 7, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hell
Phil Hughes is better than him at this point
http://twinkietalk.com
http://thecollegehockeyblog.com
by fetch9 on Oct 7, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hughes has more blown saves than Rivera
in limited opportunities to Hold.
His control is not as fine and his peripherals all trail Mariano’s.
by Terrekain on Oct 7, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Saves and holds
are really stupid stats.
by Mike I on Oct 7, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
way stupid,
but that’s not Terrekain’s fault.
by montanatwinsfan on Oct 7, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Better k/9, better hr/9
So no they dont all trail Mariano’s. Are you a real retard or do you just play one on TV
http://twinkietalk.com
http://thecollegehockeyblog.com
by fetch9 on Oct 7, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't really see him as unhittable anymore.
I always loved that one.
by FoulJack on Oct 7, 2009 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
no, but he is about as close as it gets
by montanatwinsfan on Oct 7, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's been basically the exact same as Nathan
for the past 5 years now.
by Mike I on Oct 7, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If the players haven't given up all year, they won't be giving up anytime soon.
Fight to the end.
by urluckyday on Oct 7, 2009 8:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
or until you turn 21
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 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I never knew giving up 2 runs was pitching brilliant baseball
by hitormiss1414 on Oct 7, 2009 8:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
it's as good as a perfecto
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 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tolbert takes one for the team!
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 7, 2009 8:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No way
Tolbert might get eaten
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 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know how you miss that badly...
Brushing a shirt is one thing but he threw it right at him…
by urluckyday on Oct 7, 2009 8:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Darling;
Thinks he knows the anatomy of the hand
by DaTwins on Oct 7, 2009 8:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Steal the shit out of Posada – cmon!
by hitormiss1414 on Oct 7, 2009 8:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
CC tried to hit Tolbert again!
At first base!
by urluckyday on Oct 7, 2009 8:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
did caray just call Punto and Tolbert
the big boppers of the twins?
by ajmargarine on Oct 7, 2009 8:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
commentating fail
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 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
overall caray fail
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 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey! Hey! Hey!
"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 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hahaha! That's the way.
THIS… IS… ANAHEIM!!
by opiejeanne on Oct 7, 2009 8:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Punto got CC back for hitting his big bopper brother!
by DaTwins on Oct 7, 2009 8:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
CC lost it in his shadow
Let’s go twins! Let’s get ’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 8:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
John Gordon:
“And Sabathia, all he has to do is BEND OVER (he emphasized those words) and he’s got him.”
Heh.
I always loved that one.
by FoulJack on Oct 7, 2009 8:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
+10
Gordo is awesome
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 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love Span's batting stance...
Not his lame swings when he’s not ready for em.
by urluckyday on Oct 7, 2009 8:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That irritates the heck out of me too.
Still love him though.
I always loved that one.
by FoulJack on Oct 7, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sabbathia is a wanker.
The 2009 Pregame Picks Winner and Iron Man of Halos Heaven.com
by 44FAN on Oct 7, 2009 8:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
How about a double steal!? Light this up.
by hitormiss1414 on Oct 7, 2009 8:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
let's hit 5 consecutive homeruns right here
"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 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let's Go Twins!
The 2009 Pregame Picks Winner and Iron Man of Halos Heaven.com
by 44FAN on Oct 7, 2009 8:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Trying to ignore the announcers.
THIS… IS… ANAHEIM!!
by opiejeanne on Oct 7, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Crap, he swung at that piece of junk like Vladdy.
THIS… IS… ANAHEIM!!
by opiejeanne on Oct 7, 2009 8:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Double kind of steal
I always loved that one.
by FoulJack on Oct 7, 2009 8:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Haha...
Posada had to get his walker out before he could chase that ball…
by urluckyday on Oct 7, 2009 8:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Posada passed ball
Advance the runners
"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 8:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
NOOOOO!
The sac fly didnt even work!
I always loved that one.
by FoulJack on Oct 7, 2009 8:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
there is no reason to not tag. We need runs.
by hitormiss1414 on Oct 7, 2009 8:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
does Tolbert not know that Swisher can't throw it at all? He blows!
by DaTwins on Oct 7, 2009 8:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
STFU you stupid moneyball Yankee fans.
by urluckyday on Oct 7, 2009 8:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Who are you talking to?
I always loved that one.
by FoulJack on Oct 7, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The crowd...lol.
I hate opposing crowds…
by urluckyday on Oct 7, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The radio guys made it sound like he did the right thing.
But who knows.
I always loved that one.
by FoulJack on Oct 7, 2009 8:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah
I didn’t see 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 7, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
THAT PISSES ME OFF! WE NEED RUNS. GAH.
by hitormiss1414 on Oct 7, 2009 8:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I dunno
I think Tolbert would have been out easily. That was a very short throw.
by Mike I on Oct 7, 2009 8:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
does anyone else feel like this might be our last chance to score or make this game interesting?
by MinnesotaCatFan on Oct 7, 2009 8:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Not in any way, no.
I always loved that one.
by FoulJack on Oct 7, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
your kidding, right?
"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 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No. It's only the 7th inning. Lots of time, and OC's up now.
THIS… IS… ANAHEIM!!
by opiejeanne on Oct 7, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
uh, I kinda do, Hughes and Rivera are TOUGH!
by montanatwinsfan on Oct 7, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh so negative
always
"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 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think O-Cab is going to do somthing here.
I always loved that one.
by FoulJack on Oct 7, 2009 8:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
if you were thinking
swing at pitches over his head, you were correct
by ajmargarine on Oct 7, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That does count as somthing, no?
I always loved that one.
by FoulJack on Oct 7, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He blew a fastball! Right by Orlando Cabrera...
These commentators have the worst way of putting things…I hate them with a passion.
by urluckyday on Oct 7, 2009 8:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hughes
However good you may be in relief, you’ll always be a failed starter to me. Same as Mariano.
by Mike I on Oct 7, 2009 8:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He’s so good – especially getting ousted to the bullpen.
by hitormiss1414 on Oct 7, 2009 8:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This at bat is stressful
I always loved that one.
by FoulJack on Oct 7, 2009 8:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hughes has made the greatest transition from Starter to reliever EVER
by DaTwins on Oct 7, 2009 8:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dennis Eckersley? John Smoltz?
Are you mocking the announcers? I’m tuning them out…
by DavidRF on Oct 7, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he hasn't figured out sarcasm font yet, remember?
too dumb
just kidding @ at the front and end of each sentence without a space and not in the headline.
by montanatwinsfan on Oct 7, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
practice sarcasm
These announcers are KICKASS!
by DaTwins on Oct 7, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
C'Mon O-Cab!
"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 8:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
how could the crowd not see that as a ball?
by urluckyday on Oct 7, 2009 8:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
lol
"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 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow...
My video totally lagged out…what happened?
by urluckyday on Oct 7, 2009 8:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He brings us up...
Then quickly brings us back down to Earth.
by urluckyday on Oct 7, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Announcers predict New York as winner
Twins are now 20 times more likely to come back and win
by DaTwins on Oct 7, 2009 8:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
crap!
Another MN Twins RISP Fail™!
"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 8:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I was underwhelmed by that finish.
Would have preferred a linedrive HR over the rightfield porch.
by MNPundit on Oct 7, 2009 8:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Mauer gets on, so does Kubel and Cuddy. Then Young bombs one right into that stupid memorial park thing.
by urluckyday on Oct 7, 2009 8:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I made my decision
And thats why I love baseball!
by DaTwins on Oct 7, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We need more pop-ups
so we can get this game tied up
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 8:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
^Yup was just gonna say that...
Seems like they knew NY would be ahead…wonder what the Minnesota song would be…
by urluckyday on Oct 7, 2009 8:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I bet if RA Dickey was here...
He’d strike out Jeter…
by urluckyday on Oct 7, 2009 8:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So would Porcello
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 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he's 20 years old!
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 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Uneducated NY fans cheering MVP to Jeter. NY would be just fine if they didn’t have him.
by hitormiss1414 on Oct 7, 2009 8:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
wow...
How can you even make the case for Jeter over Mauer…
by urluckyday on Oct 7, 2009 8:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well playing in New York will help him out quite a bit
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 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe the same people who voted Morneau over Jeter in 2006
;)
by Mike I on Oct 7, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ballots are in, right?
The die is cast… no voter can be further swayed one way or the other?
by DavidRF on Oct 7, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry if I get kicked off for swearing...
I fucking hate you Darling…
by urluckyday on Oct 7, 2009 8:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
obviously no moderators here,
or else static shock would have been long gone, so swear away.
by montanatwinsfan on Oct 7, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haven't heard from him in a while
did someone answer his riddle?
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 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hes probably still on the old thread...
by urluckyday on Oct 7, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's probably on top of the world right now...
“wow I annoyed all those fans enough so that they all left…I’m the best troll eva!”
by urluckyday on Oct 7, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe we are supposed to win. Because every time we played the Yankees in the play-offs before, we won the first game and lost the next three. Maybe the tides are going to turn this year.
by hitormiss1414 on Oct 7, 2009 8:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i like the way you think
BUT, im not ready to give up on this game, even though Liriano SUCKS
by DaTwins on Oct 7, 2009 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lets load up the bases for A-Rod to hit into a triple play.
by urluckyday on Oct 7, 2009 8:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I can hear the boo's now
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 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or...hit Texiera and take him out of baseball forever...either way.
by urluckyday on Oct 7, 2009 8:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Teixeira is so frickin boring
The Yanks are so boring
by Mike I on Oct 7, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We don't like him much either. He was dying to play for the Yanks.
THIS… IS… ANAHEIM!!
by opiejeanne on Oct 7, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
who needs ARod when you can have Tex ground into a double? Go TWINS
by DaTwins on Oct 7, 2009 8:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Correction
Double play, not double. That would be bad
by DaTwins on Oct 7, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
7-2
crapcrapcrap
"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 9:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Twins bullpen 0-2 in inherited runners stranded.
Shucks.
by benhertz on Oct 7, 2009 9:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm telling you...
Get RA dickey on a plane so that he can pitch in the 9th…save the rest of the Pen.
by urluckyday on Oct 7, 2009 9:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Capitalizing Words in the Subject Line is Fun!
"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 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
j/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 7, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry guys...I'm still not giving up on this game.
I know it’s corny but my favorite statement:
“Impossible is nothing”
We’ve proven that all year long.
by urluckyday on Oct 7, 2009 9:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
George has been having a party ever since he could actually be considered cenile.
by urluckyday on Oct 7, 2009 9:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yup
we need a fischean infusion!
or a couple of runs……………………………………………..
by montanatwinsfan on Oct 7, 2009 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Weren't you supposed to drop some of her pre-made quotes
Onto the thread? She is at work or something.
"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 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lot's of bandwagon types will jump off
When the scores like this
"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 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is not fun
Im not accustomed to the Twins losing
by DaTwins on Oct 7, 2009 9:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Did you watch them in the late 90's?
by urluckyday on Oct 7, 2009 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
sure
and I also watched them the first half of this year. Im just messin
by DaTwins on Oct 7, 2009 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Forgot the sarcasm font
Funny though
"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 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
HAHAHHAHAHA!
This is not fun
Im not accustomed to the Twins losing
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 7, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
o come on
I was just kidding, give me a break
by DaTwins on Oct 7, 2009 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I saw that
see above
"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 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Every day when I look at the clock it's 9:11
Rarely is the question asked: Is our children learning?
by acablue on Oct 7, 2009 9:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
MAUER "smokes!" that one to center field...
by urluckyday on Oct 7, 2009 9:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No matter what happens tonight...
Still a lot of ball left to play…
by urluckyday on Oct 7, 2009 9:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Suprising that the Twins and Yankees have the same number of hits tonight
Yankees have three more walks though
by DaTwins on Oct 7, 2009 9:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
C'Mon Kubes!
"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 9:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
that was a really tame play
tex’s glove is so overrated
by Mike I on Oct 7, 2009 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm Teikana. I work in a boat. I troll your blog. I've got stats that disprove your claims.
by Evan in North Dakota on Oct 7, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
im still laughing
that was frickin hilarious
by DaTwins on Oct 7, 2009 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Another pitching change
I guess one team didn’t play 12 innings last night.
"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 9:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This Yankee team is just disgusting to watch, even if they are great. They play like robots, the people in the seats behind the plate don’t seem to give a shit about the game, even though they paid thousands of dollars for their seats. Alot of them are wearing frickin’ suits. I don’t think I could shit through a game at that stadium.
by jjstraka on Oct 7, 2009 9:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
As if there needed to be another reason to hate 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 7, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK. Let's talk Friday.
Is Blackbeard starting against Burnett?
by Evan in North Dakota on Oct 7, 2009 9:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes
According to Twins homepage
"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 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This one was going to be tough no matter what. Blackburn has been in the pressure cooker a couple of times in the last few years.
by jjstraka on Oct 7, 2009 9:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The bad part though is that we were hitting CC early, and we
don’t always do that. I see that as a wasted opportunity.
I always loved that one.
by FoulJack on Oct 7, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We were always going to need to score at least 5 or 6 runs to win this game. Hard to do against CC Sabathia.
by jjstraka on Oct 7, 2009 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am back.
And I still don’t like the result.
I always loved that one.
by FoulJack on Oct 7, 2009 9:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Losing this game is no reason to panic. Just need to take one of two.
by jjstraka on Oct 7, 2009 9:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Put it this way...
This first game was gonna be tough either way.
their best pitcher starting…it goes way down after this (even ESPN ackknowledges this)…the Twins will have time to rest up and regroup…and continue their hot streak.
by urluckyday on Oct 7, 2009 9:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Way to go Mayhay,
nice inning.
I always loved that one.
by FoulJack on Oct 7, 2009 9:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Much better than the monicer "Big Spot Scott."
I dont care how long PA crams that down our throats, its a stupid nickname.
I always loved that one.
by FoulJack on Oct 7, 2009 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's what PA does: he crams nicknames down our throats.
He’s our market’s answer to Chris Berman.
By the way, I never recall our market asking that question.
by Evan in North Dakota on Oct 7, 2009 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Someone should tell the Yankee fans that Mayhay used to be a Royal.
That would drive them nuts.
I always loved that one.
by FoulJack on Oct 7, 2009 9:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Seriously though, look at this Yankee lineup and tell me they are good for baseball. This is more like a collection of mercenaries than a baseball team.
by jjstraka on Oct 7, 2009 9:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That's how they get to be mercenraies
"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 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Its not like they don't spend their money wisely
by DaTwins on Oct 7, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OUR OWNER IS JUST MORE GENEROUS THAN YOUR OWNER
by Mike I on Oct 7, 2009 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bah!
Mercenaries, shmercenaries! They are good players who cost a lot of money and the Yanks have a lot of money. If they offerred me 100 million to the Twins’ 40 million …. uh I suspect I might take that.
Don’t blame the Yankees it is an MLB issue, and arguably not a bad deal for MLB anyway.
by montanatwinsfan on Oct 7, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And to add to Montana's point,
the Yankees haven’t won a WS with mercenaries. Those wins in the 90s were homegrown players.
by Evan in North Dakota on Oct 7, 2009 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
When they still had the highest payroll in baseball
by Mike I on Oct 7, 2009 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ehh
They didn’t have the highest payroll until after 99 IIRC. hell, they didn’t even have the highest payroll in their division. (I’m fairly sure the O’s outspend the Yanks until then, as amazing as that soudn)
And besides, they made some very solid trades (Swisher) as well, and have done a fairly nice job developing guys despite having virtually no picks in the first round for the last decade. (almost their entire bullpen minus Marte)
Still, I think they should add / move two more teams into the region (one in New York and one in New England)
by RollingWave on Oct 7, 2009 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Of course they are. But the 3 they signed this year (Sabathia, Burnett, and Texaria) cost them close to half a billion dollars to sign. That is, in my opinion, insane and bad for baseball.
by jjstraka on Oct 7, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, I think there is a legitimate argument to be made that
the League is better for having a perrenial powerhouse that is also despised. People love to watch that stuff. Seriously.
by montanatwinsfan on Oct 7, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd prefer parity
"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 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Baseball's got parity, outside of NY.
by Evan in North Dakota on Oct 7, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and Boston and LA
"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 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Boston's a smaller market than Detroit
by DavidRF on Oct 7, 2009 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
by what stat?
don’t tell me population size becaue that’s hooie.
by montanatwinsfan on Oct 7, 2009 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Population....
Its actually even… Detroit was just ahead in 2000, but Boston has just passed it.
Detroit is enormous.
by DavidRF on Oct 7, 2009 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well,
New England’s pop dwarfs Michigan’s and New England’s money dwarfs Michigan’s.
Comparing Boston to Detroit is like throwing in Minneapolis’ population, very misleading.
by montanatwinsfan on Oct 7, 2009 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
10 M people live in Michigan...
6.5 in MA
With the rest of NE, it pulls ahead, but there’s no dwarfing….
Boston’s influence is overrated. Its the media hype and they play up their rivalries with NY.
You’re right about the money… just saying…
by DavidRF on Oct 7, 2009 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yankee Championship drought is 9 years now
by DavidRF on Oct 7, 2009 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can't buy love or pennants
oops, forgot the sarcasm font!
"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 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Very true.
Like the Patriots a few years ago. Bellichek plays a “whicked awesome” heel.
I always loved that one.
by FoulJack on Oct 7, 2009 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yet the patriots operate under the same salary cap as every other NFL team.
by jjstraka on Oct 7, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Right, but Bellichek is some kind of genius.
I always loved that one.
by FoulJack on Oct 7, 2009 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
NY Closer versus
our bottom of the order.
FAIL?
I always loved that one.
by FoulJack on Oct 7, 2009 9:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Agree. No reason to use him in this game.
by jjstraka on Oct 7, 2009 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where did all the Yankee fans go?
They leave early when they are winning too?
by urluckyday on Oct 7, 2009 9:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They had an appointment to be douchebags somewhere else now
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 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They aren't allowed to go to games until they pay back their TARP money
by DavidRF on Oct 7, 2009 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Zing!
"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 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There's garbage rolling around all over that field...
And it’s none other than Harris.
by urluckyday on Oct 7, 2009 9:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Aight guys...
I’m out…I’ll see you Friday when we turn this baby around…
by urluckyday on Oct 7, 2009 9:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
2 K's.
And its all down to Punto.
I always loved that one.
by FoulJack on Oct 7, 2009 9:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Mike, got some numbers for you.
See below.
by Terrekain on Oct 7, 2009 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am SO GLAD this game is on the Twins Radio Network
in addition to ESPN.
The ESPN guys are classic and great and all but I do not like any of them.
I always loved that one.
by FoulJack on Oct 7, 2009 9:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rally??
DUCKS ON THE POND ME BOY~!!!!
I always loved that one.
by FoulJack on Oct 7, 2009 9:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Punto on!
2 out, 5 run rally time!
"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 9:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The sooner TBS’s contract for these games run out the better. Their announce teams are about as bad as I have ever heard.
by jjstraka on Oct 7, 2009 9:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Could not agree more.
Pathetic.
I always loved that one.
by FoulJack on Oct 7, 2009 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
can't stand 'em
I’d rather listen to TRN
"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 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Routine grounders to short cause them to comment on how no one has made a smoother transition to 3rd from SS than ARod. WTF?
by jjstraka on Oct 7, 2009 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rivera
is not unhittable. He’s not as good as he used to be.
by Mike I on Oct 7, 2009 9:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No he isn’t, not even close. And I would love to see him give up 2 here.
by jjstraka on Oct 7, 2009 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, Mik I
I did the leg work about fetch9’s stats for who was the better closer.
Turns out the reason Fetch9 used the stats he used is because he took them directly off fangraphs. He used the last 8 years because that was the total fangraphs showed him.
BTW, I have a technical/engineering background, but I’m not a stat-head so I had to calculate FIP since tRA uses linear regression. I have a TI-89 Titanium and have been looking for the data script but the calculation uses opaque raw data that I have no access to.
Hence, short-hand FIP.
I think only the last 3 years are relevant since this is the industry standard.
Since Fetch9 used 3 stats (K/9, HR/9, and FIP which I’ll substitute for tRA) to argue for Nathan, I’ll add 3 stats for fair measure and context.
K/BB will do for a measure of control to balance the K/9 power pitching stat.
WHIP I think is a generally a fair measure of performance even without the texture.
And finally, I think you HAVE to include a results-oriented stat because, no matter how you get there, the results STILL matter:
Save % will do.
So we have FIP, K/9, K/BB, HR/9, WHIP, and Save % for the past 3 years.
Fair?
First FIP: Mo beats Joe > 2.43 to 2.74
K/9: Joe beats Mo > 10.38 to 9.63
K/BB: Mo beats Joe > 7.43 to 4.07
HR/9: Mo beats Joe > .648 to .692
WHIP: Mo beats Joe > .898 to .952
Save : Mo beats Joe > 94.2 to 86.1%
In 2 of the 3 stats Fetch9 used, Mo beats Joe in 2.
In fact, K/9 is the only stat that Joe bests Mo (and not by much).
by Terrekain on Oct 7, 2009 9:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
really, you're using FIP for a reliever? fair enough
I can see why you don’t work for a team anymore
http://twinkietalk.com
http://thecollegehockeyblog.com
by fetch9 on Oct 7, 2009 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Color me impressed
I thought you’d disappeared.
by Mike I on Oct 7, 2009 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
For God's sakes,
I couldn’t find the tRA stat calc or the data.
by Terrekain on Oct 7, 2009 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Color me impressed
I thought hoped you’d disappeared.
by montanatwinsfan on Oct 7, 2009 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rivera's velocity is still down 1.5 mph this year.
by Mike I on Oct 7, 2009 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
His contact rate is up by 6 percentage points
by Mike I on Oct 7, 2009 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and he's throwing 10 percentage points less pitches in the zone
compared to his career average
by Mike I on Oct 7, 2009 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, it's been fun pretending to be a piniata.
It’s been fun, but I’ll address those stats tomorrow, if ever.
You’re making the case that Rivera has declined.
That’s fine, but if you know anything about the technical/engineering world, you know that criticising a project or standard is not feasible without providing an alternative standard.
Declining with respect to whom?
His former self?
That’s not a pitcher that exists in this time frame so it is an invalid alternative.
The standard is Nathan; and – as you’ve already mentioned -
Mariano bests him.
by Terrekain on Oct 7, 2009 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You know how these boards are
You were begging to a pinata when you brought up Nathan.
And yes, I am comparing him to his former self. At his peak. I’m comparing him to his career averages. To say his skills have declined. Just like every other 39 year old ballplayer. It’s not a novel concept.
by Mike I on Oct 7, 2009 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously?
That’s fine, but if you know anything about the technical/engineering world, you know that criticising a project or standard is not feasible without providing an alternative standard.
You seriously want us to take you seriously?
by montanatwinsfan on Oct 7, 2009 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We're not using the "perfect" standard.
We’re making comparisons to an alternative; in this case Nathan.
And Mariano still beats Nathan after all these years.
by Terrekain on Oct 7, 2009 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I also said to compare them since 2004
when Nathan started closing. Back to the TI-89! ;)
Whatever, you were much more enjoyable than the rest of the NY visitors tonight.
by Mike I on Oct 7, 2009 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Terrekain, I got this guy you might like to hang out with...
His name is Johnny Safron, he also is hyper -defensive, anal retentive and has no sense of humor.
You two will get along great!
by montanatwinsfan on Oct 7, 2009 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And he uses manipulated stats!
I always loved that one.
by FoulJack on Oct 7, 2009 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why did NY put in Rivera? Either way, I like it cuase they are using him up! Even with the off days.
by hitormiss1414 on Oct 7, 2009 9:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Get 'em on Friday. Good luck.
THIS… IS… ANAHEIM!!
by opiejeanne on Oct 7, 2009 9:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh well
After 12 innings and no rest last night, I wasn’t expecting a lot today.
Tomorrow is another story!
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 7, 2009 9:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I ah...
I would’nt expect a lot tomorrow either, friend.
I always loved that one.
by FoulJack on Oct 7, 2009 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's you!
Not me!
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 7, 2009 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I knew that
I misspoke.
"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 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thank you.
That is what I was going for there.
I always loved that one.
by FoulJack on Oct 7, 2009 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Looking forward to game 2 when your team is well rested!
Good Luck
/Yankees fan
by Monotonousblob on Oct 7, 2009 9:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
thanks, let's see if we can make this series fun
by montanatwinsfan on Oct 7, 2009 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wouldn't want it any other way!
by Monotonousblob on Oct 7, 2009 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Still, I gotta ask.
Why are you here/ I will give you credit for holding your tongue and realizing that most of the crap we spouted tonight was frustration and morbid humor and hyperbole, and to your credit you didn’t take the bait.
But why sit through it?
by montanatwinsfan on Oct 7, 2009 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
BTW, how may stirkouts did DY have?
I could only watch the first few innings, but he was thrown 6 pitches out of the strikezone and he had swung at 6 pitches out of the strikezone in his first two at bats.
The Twins were laying off CC crap pitches in the dirt and stuff in general over the first couple of innings (except for DY), but I am guessing they started swinging at the that garbage as time went along.
I am also guessing, but I imagine Duensing started to fall behind in the count, which a recipe for extra basehits against the evil empire.
"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 10:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Trouble
I know TBS has an obsession for the Yankees. You’d think we were the worst team ever to make the playoffs based on Ron Darling’s commentary. BUT, I do think the next game is essential. We need to get to AJ early. We did a decent job tonight, laying off CC’s stuff, but we need more runs — way more runs than two runs.
And, when we get to the Dome, I want it to be LOUD. Really loud.
by Teo12345 on Oct 7, 2009 10:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Whither the Twins...
The Twins play with such confidence and poise at home (and against my favorites, the White Sox) but look the opposite against the Yankees.
Come on Twins beat the damn Evil Empire!
"People shouldn’t bust your chops just because you’re a Sox fan on a Cub board — but I know it happens. FWIW, I think sites like this are more interesting when fans of other teams join in the conversation." by Shanghai Badger on Mar 13, 2009
by DrCrawdad on Oct 7, 2009 10:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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’ :)
by J Lo Biafra on Oct 8, 2009 2:34 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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