Game 40: Twins @ White Sox
by cmathewson on May 19, 2009 7:45 PM EDT
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Minnesota Twins at Chicago White Sox, May 19, 2009 8:11 PM EDT
First Pitch: 7:11 pm CDT
TV: FS North
Radio: Twins Radio Network
Know Thine Enemy: South Side Sox
Pitching probables:
Scott Baker has been great in the first five innings in games. But, for whatever reason, he has been horrible in the sixth inning and especially the seventh inning. His OPS against is .929 in the sixth and 1.667 (!) in the seventh. But with the bullpen stretched in two extra-inning games and a short start in New York, he has to find a way to get outs the third time through the order. Here's a tip, Scott: Change your pattern.
With the exception of his last outing, Buehrle has been everything the depleted Sox rotation needs in an ace this year. He's the last guy the beleaguered Twins need to see coming off four tough losses in the Bronx. Come out swinging boys because he works fast and throws strikes.
The good news is the Pale Hosers were getting swept by the Gray Jays while the Twins were getting swept by the New York Whiners. As bad as it feels to be a Twins fan, Sox fans are hurting worse.
Twins: (18-21)
1. Denard Span, LF
2. Brendan Harris, 2B
3. Joe Mauer, DH
4. Justin Morneau, 1B
5. Joe Crede, 3B
6. Michael Cuddyer, RF
7. Mike Redmond, C
8. Carlos Gomez, CF
9. Nick Punto, SS
Sox: (15-22)
1. Scott Podsednik, LF
2. Josh Fields, 3B
3. Jermaine Dye, RF
4. Jim Thome, DH
5. Paul Konerko, 1B
6. A.J. Pierzynski, C
7. Brian Anderson, CF
8. Chris Getz, 2B
9. Alexei Ramirez, SS
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Given his history
I guess you have to play Redmond…but why exactly did we call up Morales to sit on the bench?
Insurance, I guess.
In case Red gets hurt mid-game, they won’t lose the DH. But yeah, I get what you’re saying. I’d like to see him get some playing time.
So Gardenhire would feel OK about Dhing Mauer
I suspect he might go down in favor of a starter at the end of the week.
by Eric in Madison on May 19, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions
"As bad as it feels to be a Twins fan, Sox fans are hurting worse."
How can they hurt when they have no souls?
regardless of the standings
I hate playing poorly against the Sox… yes Baker, I’m looking at you!
and to add to the pain, I have to watch the Sox feel
@Montanatwinsfan?
You here? I’m in your fine state tonight.
Yep, I'm here. I hope you're enjoying yourself.
Where are you? Glendive, Billings, or Red Lodge?
by montanatwinsfan on May 19, 2009 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Miles City.
We’ll go down to Gardiiner (North Gate) tomorrow. There’s really not much to do in Miles City.
No. There isn't.
They have an impressive rodeo there but I think that’s at the end of July.
by montanatwinsfan on May 19, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, I bet Baker has you mesmerized.
You’re so bored you are even thinking of walking across the street to the Chinese Restaurant – the one that looks like a cement box.
by montanatwinsfan on May 19, 2009 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions
We saw that when we drove in.
No thanks.
He's still alive.
Unless that is a computer program…
by montanatwinsfan on May 19, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Man.
Rick Anderson was ripping into Baker in the dugout. I’ve never seen him do that. Hopefully Baker responds to it.
Tough to imagine a pro coach chewing out a pro unless Baker is not following the game plan...
Can’t imagine another scenario where it would make sense to really chew someone out.
by montanatwinsfan on May 19, 2009 9:06 PM EDT reply actions
These guys don't seem to have any fire
Baker walks through a 44 pitch inning, and he walks back to the dugout like, “oh well”. He didn’t want to listen to Anderson, but I hope Anderson had to do something to light a fire into him.
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
I'd say get him out of there, but we already had a short start yesterday
He’s pissing me off. Some ace. Where’s Matt Garza when you need him?
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
As frustrating as it is to have a team full of mediocre to poor pitchers,
it is just as frustrating to not have anyone that you can rely on for at least one win/week. Its true that all of our starters were such that at the beginning of the year we could expect a good outing on any given night. But really, right now it looks like that they are all pretty bad, and that on any given night we could be looking at an implosion.
by montanatwinsfan on May 19, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Anderson never liked guys like Garza cause they were volatile
Well this is what you get Andy: wet noodles who don’t give a damn if they give up five runs in five innings on 100 pitches.
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
"Marathon not a sprint" is the mantra
but marathon runners need to motivate themselves for good third and fourth miles.
I think it’s an effect of having Livan in the rotation to “teach” the younger guys last year. His contagi-crappiness laid dormant for 10 months then took effect.
I don't know if they don't care
they just don’t have the ability to sack up and doing anything about it.
A bunch of Eeyores! that’s what they are, sorry I have a 3 year old
ANother runner left in scoring position
These guys are getting really hard to watch
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
I could have hit that pitch out
Hanging slider right down the middle. Some ace.
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
Announcing: New Twins Nickname!
Scott “Some Ace” Baker
Know what, guys?
I’m sick of all the negativity. Scott Baker tries hard. OK? He tries really, really, really hard. That’s what you don’t understand. He’s just a kid out there, a kid with all his dreams in his back pocket, and a little faith in the magic of baseball, and he tries really, really, really hard! And all you do is dump on him! Come on! He’s a good kid! Leave him alone! Come ON!
Sincerely,
Carlos Gomez
I guess that's better than if Delmon Young posted
Delmon to Twinsterritory: we don’t give a F@CK! what you guys think! I hope to see you guys at the Dome.
Number 7 for number 7!
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
They didn't waste time to get Henn in
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
I'm done.
I’d rather tour downtown Miles City than listen to more of this game.
Someone want to welcome Trosface...?
Welcome Trosface.
by montanatwinsfan on May 19, 2009 10:03 PM EDT reply actions
Redmond with an infield single?
Now I’ve heard everything.
by montanatwinsfan on May 19, 2009 10:04 PM EDT reply actions
rules:
someof us listen to inferior internet radio – so we cant tell whether you are making a request or cheering a fact…
This leaves us frustrated!
Please use a “C’mon” before any such exclamations so that we know you are making a request!
by montanatwinsfan on May 19, 2009 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Hit Punto in a bad place
in the glove
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
Sure thats a bad place for mere mortals, but isn't Punto a defensive God?
by montanatwinsfan on May 19, 2009 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Too bad, it was a perfect throw by Morneau,
But Punto is having problems getting the ball the ball in his glove, which is a problem for a “defensive wiz”
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
What product did the "Wiz" sell in Seinfeld?
by montanatwinsfan on May 19, 2009 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Punto has been fine defensively
it’s his bat that suuucks
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Well there was the error on a routine play yesterday
and today’s play should have been an error
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
He's been worth 1.5 runs so far this year
Not as good as he has been through this point of the year to be true, but not terrible by any means.
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"fine"
by montanatwinsfan on May 19, 2009 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Well he’s been worth 10.2, 17.6 and 13.7 runs the past 3 years. I think you’re putting a bit too much weight on a month and a half of baseball
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In other news
sign me up for Sean Henn
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Why the duece?
Just throw your best pitch. Not happy with the game Redmond is calling tonight. Not that the pitchers aare executing. But he kept setting up down and a way to guys who like the ball away. THey never busted these guys in at all.
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
looks like I jinxed him
My bad everyone.
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Thome's old...
…your fastball is your best pitch.
Throw your fastball.
Bloggin' the bloggers since 1938.
I think they will consider bringing Casilla
back when he is hitting .850 with 15 HR and 89 RBI and no errors in 876 total chances.
Meanwhile, Tolbert will hit .012 with 0 HR, 4 RBI and 16 errors in 56 total chances. That is when they will decide to send Tolbert down and call up Casilla.
To be fair
To be fair, Casilla was playing crappy, and bring his bas Ab’s out in the field.
If we’re unlucky, we’ll have PLENTY of time to complain about Casilla being held down when it’s actually warranted.
Also, if we’re sticking with the metaphor, hitting HR’s would hurt Casilla in Gardy’s eyes.
"You can't sit on a lead and run a few plays into the line and just kill the clock. You've got to throw the ball over the damn plate and give the other man his chance. That's why baseball is the greatest game of them all."
~ Earl Weaver
"In God we trust. All others must provide evidence."
~ Billy Beane
by AdamOnFirst on May 19, 2009 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions
well in all fairness
I think the time to bring Casilla up is now. Tolbert STINKS! Casilla has learned his lesson that his second base job is not for sure and is hitting a remarkable line in AAA (something like .435 avg). I think the time to bring him up here is now.
Just admit it 33 Morneau
They had to try something with Cassilla. Hindsight is 20/20 my man…..
"It does not require a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority keen to set brush fires in people's minds"
Samuel Adams
by RileysCannibalJct on May 19, 2009 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow
If I didn’t know better, I’d say you just badmouthed the organization?!?!?!?
Please turn in your plastic “superfan” pin. You know the one you have on your multi-colored propeller beanie.
by montanatwinsfan on May 19, 2009 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions
We will review the status of his plastic superfan pin as well, thank you for your complaint, former superfan.
"You can't sit on a lead and run a few plays into the line and just kill the clock. You've got to throw the ball over the damn plate and give the other man his chance. That's why baseball is the greatest game of them all."
~ Earl Weaver
"In God we trust. All others must provide evidence."
~ Billy Beane
by AdamOnFirst on May 19, 2009 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Awwwww, it's a troll baby...
"You can't sit on a lead and run a few plays into the line and just kill the clock. You've got to throw the ball over the damn plate and give the other man his chance. That's why baseball is the greatest game of them all."
~ Earl Weaver
"In God we trust. All others must provide evidence."
~ Billy Beane
by AdamOnFirst on May 19, 2009 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Me?
"It does not require a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority keen to set brush fires in people's minds"
Samuel Adams
by RileysCannibalJct on May 19, 2009 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Whew
"It does not require a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority keen to set brush fires in people's minds"
Samuel Adams
by RileysCannibalJct on May 19, 2009 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions
I accuse you
"You can't sit on a lead and run a few plays into the line and just kill the clock. You've got to throw the ball over the damn plate and give the other man his chance. That's why baseball is the greatest game of them all."
~ Earl Weaver
"In God we trust. All others must provide evidence."
~ Billy Beane
by AdamOnFirst on May 19, 2009 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions
me too.
You look pretty suspicious in that picture…like you are playing dead in order to take that hunetr by surprise and gore him to death when he isn’t looking.
by montanatwinsfan on May 19, 2009 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Is this better
"It does not require a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority keen to set brush fires in people's minds"
Samuel Adams
by RileysCannibalJct on May 19, 2009 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't know
I don’t know, I can’t see his eyes, can’t trust him without seeing his eyes…
"You can't sit on a lead and run a few plays into the line and just kill the clock. You've got to throw the ball over the damn plate and give the other man his chance. That's why baseball is the greatest game of them all."
~ Earl Weaver
"In God we trust. All others must provide evidence."
~ Billy Beane
by AdamOnFirst on May 19, 2009 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Joe Mauer, who are you?
7 HR’s already this year? Over half his career total already, and he’s not even yet at 100 AB!
Also, what’s a Henn-way?
"You can't sit on a lead and run a few plays into the line and just kill the clock. You've got to throw the ball over the damn plate and give the other man his chance. That's why baseball is the greatest game of them all."
~ Earl Weaver
"In God we trust. All others must provide evidence."
~ Billy Beane
about 13.5 era ounces after 1.1 innings
by montanatwinsfan on May 19, 2009 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Hmm, that's a lot of ERAOZ
"You can't sit on a lead and run a few plays into the line and just kill the clock. You've got to throw the ball over the damn plate and give the other man his chance. That's why baseball is the greatest game of them all."
~ Earl Weaver
"In God we trust. All others must provide evidence."
~ Billy Beane
by AdamOnFirst on May 19, 2009 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions
now I know why my brother left this site
and is now the leading contributer to Stick and Ball guy along with Aaron Gleeman. He is great friends with both of those people along with several others. He always told me to leave this site but I wouldnt listen.
ubellman you brother?
PShh, this is just a game thread. In what’s about to be a 5-game losing streak.
"You can't sit on a lead and run a few plays into the line and just kill the clock. You've got to throw the ball over the damn plate and give the other man his chance. That's why baseball is the greatest game of them all."
~ Earl Weaver
"In God we trust. All others must provide evidence."
~ Billy Beane
by AdamOnFirst on May 19, 2009 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Please don't tell anyone to leave this site
As for ubelman, I blame myself.
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
Ya know winning would cure alot of this : )
"It does not require a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority keen to set brush fires in people's minds"
Samuel Adams
by RileysCannibalJct on May 19, 2009 10:59 PM EDT reply actions
Abyssmal!
"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 May 19, 2009 11:38 PM EDT reply actions
Look on the bright side...
…we can’t blame it on the pen! Baker got baked, and the 4 Million Dollar Jack of No-trades helped with his glove save, so way to go bullpen—awesome!
"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 May 19, 2009 11:59 PM EDT reply actions
Bright side?
If the pen seems jolly rotten,
There’s something you’ve forgotten,
And that’s to laugh and smile and dance and sing.
When you’re feeling in the dumps,
The batters (with RISP) are all chumps.
Just purse your lips and whistle.
That’s the thing.
And…
Always look on the bright side of life.
by montanatwinsfan on May 20, 2009 12:12 AM EDT up reply actions
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