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Game 42: Twins vs White Sox

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Minnesota Twins at Chicago White Sox, May 21, 2009 2:05 PM EDT


First Pitch:  1:05 CDT

TV:  FS-N

Radio:  Twins Radio Network 1500

 

A week ago, the Twins were just polishing off a sweep of the Detroit Tigers.  The sweep was putting the Twins in a three way tie atop the Central division.  The Twins were tied with two team expected to finish last as the season started, so the Twins chances of outlasting their competition seemed. good.

Since then, little has gone right for the Twins.  Now sitting 5.5 games back of Detroit in the division, the Twins are looking to steal the final game against the White Sox and dodge their second straight road series sweep and a total state of free fall.

Ok, as a Twins fan, I can deal with these shenanigans against the Yankees.  I'm used to it against those guys, whatever it is, they just kill us.

But I will NOT tolerate losing to the White Sox like this.  There is nothing I love more as a Twins fan than beating these guys.  I have dreams about AJ Pierzynski punched in the face, I don't need my team taking it on the chops like this.

The good news for the Twins:  I never reevaluate my preseason opinions of teams until around June 1st, which with the late start to the season this year is really around June 7th.  Even then, I'll likely only moderately change my opinion on a surprise team's chances.  From that perspective, I do not have faith in the Tigers or Royals ability to hold on all year and record a division championship.  The Twins sit tied with the White Sox (and well above the dreadful Indians), so they're still well poised to win the division

 

Pitching Matchup

W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2009 - Bartolo Colon 2-3 7 7 0 0 0 0 36.1 38 19 17 4 14 25 4.21 1.43

W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2009 - Nick Blackburn 2-2 8 8 0 0 0 0 49.1 55 28 24 4 14 23 4.38 1.40


After Yankee's series where we surprisingly managed to get several very quality starting pitching performances and still lost, the wheels have started to wobble on the rotation's wagon.  Yet to put together a solid couple trips through the order, Minnesota's young starters, expected to be the backbone of the team, have been probably the most troubling aspect of the young season.  Blackburn has been on the dependable side, his only truly bad start when he gave up 6 ER in under 4 IP against Detroit on May 5.  The simple formula for Blackburn will be even more accentuated in US Cellular Field.  If he isn't getting grounders, the White Sox will find a way to get some fly balls out of the Cell's compact outfield.

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Mauer in the 2 hole....

and he is NOT playing 2nd base!

by guinness junky on May 21, 2009 1:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ok.

Who kidnapped Gardy and what have they done with him?

by matty_b on May 21, 2009 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

he got tired of reading all of us bitch and moan about Mauer hitting 2nd

if Mauer doesn’t go 4 for 4 I bet he emails Jesse for all our emails so he can personally tell all of us, " I told you so"

by caluofmn on May 21, 2009 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

It even worked for Tolbert, who apparently knows how to use a baseball bat when he’s allowed to bat somewhere other than second.

"There are only two things that are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." - Albert Einstein

by BeefMaster on May 21, 2009 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Line-ups

1. Denard Span, CF
2. Joe Mauer, DH
3. Justin Morneau, 1B
4. Jason Kubel, LF
5. Michael Cuddyer, RF
6. Joe Crede, 3B
7. Jose Morales, C
8. Matt Tolbert, 2B
9. Nick Punto, SS

1. Scott Podsednik, LF
2. Alexei Ramirez, SS
3. Jermaine Dye, RF
4. Jim Thome, DH
5. Paul Konerko, 1B
6. A.J. Pierzynski, C
7. Wilson Betemit, 3B
8. Chris Getz, 2B
9. Brian Anderson, CF

"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot

by cmathewson on May 21, 2009 1:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Now we can start winning now that we have Mauer 2nd and Morneau 3rd. FINALLY it happens! More at-bats for them only equals good things!

by hitormiss1414 on May 21, 2009 2:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

they're on their way now!

Ha, go get them boys time to right the ship

by caluofmn on May 21, 2009 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kubel!

Way to go, Waste Management Cleanup Hitter!

"There are only two things that are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." - Albert Einstein

by BeefMaster on May 21, 2009 2:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Injury Delay

Gameday is showing an injury delay – anyone know who?

by CCTwinsFan on May 21, 2009 2:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

oh no

I hate waiting to find out when this happens. anyone w/ an update?

by caluofmn on May 21, 2009 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Way to use your head Nikey Poo

"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot

by cmathewson on May 21, 2009 2:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Runs for the Twins!

With Morales on second and Tolber on first (after consecutive singles), Punto laid down a perfect bunt and Betemit throw the ball into the runner and it bounced off Putno’s head and up the line. Morales scored, Tolbert to third, Punto to second.

"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot

by cmathewson on May 21, 2009 2:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The IBB in front of Kubel

That is just asking for him to knock one into the bleachers, right?

"There are only two things that are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." - Albert Einstein

by BeefMaster on May 21, 2009 2:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Meh...

Only an RBI single.

"There are only two things that are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." - Albert Einstein

by BeefMaster on May 21, 2009 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rockies and Twins fan here...

great 3-0 start!

I live and die with the Colorado Rockies and the Denver Nuggets...

by AtkinsandTulofan on May 21, 2009 2:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm liking this line-up

"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot

by cmathewson on May 21, 2009 2:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

4-0!!

I live and die with the Colorado Rockies and the Denver Nuggets...

by AtkinsandTulofan on May 21, 2009 2:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Do we look comfortable with this order or what!?!

by hitormiss1414 on May 21, 2009 2:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Just after I posted that, Cuddyer with a 3-run homerun!

by hitormiss1414 on May 21, 2009 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

DJ Cuddles!

He’s en fuego!

by caluofmn on May 21, 2009 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

What the hell is going on

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by fetch9 on May 21, 2009 2:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Comedy potential

I’m guessing that the game thread on South Side Sox is pretty entertaining right now.

"There are only two things that are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." - Albert Einstein

by BeefMaster on May 21, 2009 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe I'm an asshole

But I love reading SSS when they’re getting routed.

by matty_b on May 21, 2009 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, that's perfectly normal

One of my favorite TV-watching experiences was hearing Hawk Harrelson completely demoralized during that doubleheader thrashing last season.

"There are only two things that are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." - Albert Einstein

by BeefMaster on May 21, 2009 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Observation

It is impossible to hear the phrase “Touch ’em all!” and not smile.

"There are only two things that are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." - Albert Einstein

by BeefMaster on May 21, 2009 2:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Observation confirmed

Just happened again, and I’m smiling again.

"There are only two things that are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." - Albert Einstein

by BeefMaster on May 21, 2009 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

3 run bomb from Cuddyer!!!

7-0!!!

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by AtkinsandTulofan on May 21, 2009 2:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

See Gardy!

WE TOLD YOU SO!

you know he reads this place

by caluofmn on May 21, 2009 2:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Crede!!!!BACK TO BACK!!!

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by AtkinsandTulofan on May 21, 2009 2:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Put it on the board!

Yesss!!!

"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot

by cmathewson on May 21, 2009 2:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

We are rocking Colon

hopefully Blacky can hold off the Sox though. Dont want a Baker performance today.

by 33MorneauMVP on May 21, 2009 2:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Bet Mauer and Morneau walked by Blackie

and said, “is that enough freaking runs for us to win!?!?!?!?”

by caluofmn on May 21, 2009 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Colon Blow

all the crap is coming out

by caluofmn on May 21, 2009 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tomorrow's Headline

Twins Destroy White Sox’ Colon

"There are only two things that are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." - Albert Einstein

by BeefMaster on May 21, 2009 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

haha

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by fetch9 on May 21, 2009 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

is it me or is Cuddy starting to heat up?

could he possibly hit 15 HR this year?

by 33MorneauMVP on May 21, 2009 2:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

he's at 6

we could dream about 20 bombs

by caluofmn on May 21, 2009 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

we could but lets not

give him too much to think about right now and start with the measly 15 bombs. Goodness knows that Gardy reads this blog so Cuddy probably does too.

by 33MorneauMVP on May 21, 2009 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

@ Cuddy (when he logs on after the game)

just keep doing what you’re doing buddy

by caluofmn on May 21, 2009 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I looked it up

In 2006, when he hit 24 homers, he didn’t hit his sixth until May 27.

"There are only two things that are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." - Albert Einstein

by BeefMaster on May 21, 2009 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

If

IF he’s at six now, even if he’s homerless until the end of the month that’s STILL 18 HR pace.

"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 21, 2009 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

And Punto, of course

"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot

by cmathewson on May 21, 2009 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

of course

we cant ask too much of those two sub mendoza line players.

by 33MorneauMVP on May 21, 2009 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

well aside from the Tolbert and Punto

what did the Romans do for us???

oops sorry, just so damn happy to have this lead, I’m mixing all my favorite things

by caluofmn on May 21, 2009 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lance Broadway?

Sounds like a guy from a Harlequin novel.

"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot

by cmathewson on May 21, 2009 2:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Punto

should have to do pushups for every 220-foot can of corn he hits

by wcooley on May 21, 2009 3:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

figures

Tolbert and Punto go out and then Span gets a base hit

by 33MorneauMVP on May 21, 2009 3:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I hate to say this

but the Twins pretty much don’t deserve Mauer. He’s too good.

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by fetch9 on May 21, 2009 3:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

9-0!!!

I love Joe Mauer!!!

I live and die with the Colorado Rockies and the Denver Nuggets...

by AtkinsandTulofan on May 21, 2009 3:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

are you a girl in the 6th grade

b/c if you’re not, it’s about time that dude started attracting an older crowd

by caluofmn on May 21, 2009 3:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Are you talking to me?

I am a Mauer/Twins fan (of the way he plays) and I am 23,tvm.

I live and die with the Colorado Rockies and the Denver Nuggets...

by AtkinsandTulofan on May 21, 2009 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol no problem..

he isn’t bad to look at and everything, I’ll be the first one to say that. I just like people to know that I am a girl that follows MLB because I love the game first and foremost.

I live and die with the Colorado Rockies and the Denver Nuggets...

by AtkinsandTulofan on May 21, 2009 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

cool!

gotta appreciate a woman who loves her baseball

by caluofmn on May 21, 2009 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thank you! :)

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by AtkinsandTulofan on May 21, 2009 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Broadway has a nasty slider

with a 10" break on it. Got Morny to swing at it and then it just plopped into the dirt

by 33MorneauMVP on May 21, 2009 3:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

What the hell?

I had to deal with a customer at work. get back to my office, and it’s 9-0.

by matty_b on May 21, 2009 3:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

3 BBs on the day for Morny!!!

wow!!! and the OBP just climbs higher!

by 33MorneauMVP on May 21, 2009 3:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Morneau is trying to go for the breaking of the record that

Thome holds at 5 walks I believe? A-Rod also had 5 too I think..against the Twins

by 33MorneauMVP on May 21, 2009 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hope to God.

that Peavy vetoes his trade to the White Sox. Becuase that would probably mean no more Colon.

by matty_b on May 21, 2009 3:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

ouch yes

Peavy come to Minnesota!!!!

by 33MorneauMVP on May 21, 2009 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

What is Colon's worst pitch?

I move it be nicknamed “The Polyp”.

"There are only two things that are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." - Albert Einstein

by BeefMaster on May 21, 2009 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ewww....

and some needs to calm Blackie down out there…

Mauer, “listen man, you better calm the fuck down or I’m going punch in the nads btwn innings!”

by caluofmn on May 21, 2009 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

good gravy Blackburn

get these outs or sit your ass on the bench! haha

by 33MorneauMVP on May 21, 2009 3:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

bases loaded no outs

bases still loaded three outs…lovely!!!

by 33MorneauMVP on May 21, 2009 3:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I forgot the game was on

And suddenly it’s 9-0. Maybe I’m the jinx.

If we lose this one, I think we can confirm that.

by Jon Marthaler on May 21, 2009 3:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Seriously

Did a Twins pitcher not give up a run with the bases loaded?

by matty_b on May 21, 2009 3:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

maybe

we might want to improve that to 4 runs an inning just in case!

by 33MorneauMVP on May 21, 2009 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

New Lineup

doesnt seem to be working…our #3 guy still hasnt hit the ball.

by guinness junky on May 21, 2009 3:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Well played

"There are only two things that are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." - Albert Einstein

by BeefMaster on May 21, 2009 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah WTF???

come on Morny you just cant sit in the batters box trying to break a measly walk record!

by 33MorneauMVP on May 21, 2009 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

and its always good

to get things started with a single

by 33MorneauMVP on May 21, 2009 3:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

what was with the hit and run

up 9-0?? Gardy you have to let Crede swing the bat!

by 33MorneauMVP on May 21, 2009 3:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

oh yeah I forgot

even though we are up 9-0 we still play Twins ball (small ball)

by 33MorneauMVP on May 21, 2009 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

We need to reach a certain “scrap-quotient” each game.

by matty_b on May 21, 2009 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Call up Morales

before ever series at the Cell.

by matty_b on May 21, 2009 3:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

southside posters are saying

Peavy turned them down…

can anyone confirm… there are some funny people on that site

by caluofmn on May 21, 2009 3:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

ESPN

Quotes Peavy’s agent as saying it’s “no sure thing.”

by Jon Marthaler on May 21, 2009 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2009/05/peavy-to-white-sox.html

its pretty clear from that that Peavy wont be traded to the South Side

by 33MorneauMVP on May 21, 2009 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I had heard

before the season started, that he would veto any trade to an AL team.

by matty_b on May 21, 2009 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

We may have 10 runs...

but Punto still sucks.

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by taskersd on May 21, 2009 3:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

play Morales at 2nd? :)

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by fetch9 on May 21, 2009 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It is a joy to watch Crede play third

especially when their guy has two errors in four innings

The only stat that counts is W

by wayback on May 21, 2009 3:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Fields

needs a new surname.

by matty_b on May 21, 2009 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nevermind

It’s Betemit today.

Fields still sucks too.

by matty_b on May 21, 2009 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

its a joy to watch Crede anyways!

but yes especially when the Sox’ 3B is making so many errors.

by 33MorneauMVP on May 21, 2009 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh my God, the GOD lineup!!!

"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 21, 2009 3:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I would like to see Bartolo COlon everyday, just to gigle.

"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 21, 2009 3:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Mauer

you are so disappointing!

by 33MorneauMVP on May 21, 2009 3:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Morneau v. Punto

Who will be the last starter to get a hit?

by guinness junky on May 21, 2009 3:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

only two people

in the Twins lineup without a hit: Punto and Morneau. Yes, surprisingly Tolbert does have a hit.

by 33MorneauMVP on May 21, 2009 3:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm still worried

that Runs Allowed Dickey or Luis Crayola might come in and blow this.

by matty_b on May 21, 2009 3:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ayala pitched two innings

yesterday so he wont be coming in

by 33MorneauMVP on May 21, 2009 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wait...

I just realized the Twins have had some off-Broadway hits.

/Rick Riellyism

by matty_b on May 21, 2009 3:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

(head explodes)

"There are only two things that are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." - Albert Einstein

by BeefMaster on May 21, 2009 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bases juiced again!

I live and die with the Colorado Rockies and the Denver Nuggets...

by AtkinsandTulofan on May 21, 2009 3:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

11-0!!!

I live and die with the Colorado Rockies and the Denver Nuggets...

by AtkinsandTulofan on May 21, 2009 3:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

+100

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by AtkinsandTulofan on May 21, 2009 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Coomer

was just talking about how Gardy will be happy that Tolbert got a couple hits. I bet he will, Coom. I bet he will…

by matty_b on May 21, 2009 3:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

12-0!!!

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by AtkinsandTulofan on May 21, 2009 3:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

HBP

Gobbles hits Span in a 12-0 game…. I know he didn’t mean to, but we have to respond, don’t we?

by Jon Marthaler on May 21, 2009 3:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Gladden has his own 10-run rule

The Twins get up by 10 runs in the fifth, and it’s time for a few barley pops.

"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot

by cmathewson on May 21, 2009 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

up by 10 in the fifth

you have to drink of fifth… wild turkey anyone?

by caluofmn on May 21, 2009 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

MAUER SLAM!!!!!

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by AtkinsandTulofan on May 21, 2009 4:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

When it rains, it pours

We could have used a few of these runs in New York.

But it’s a new day! I’m happy!

"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot

by cmathewson on May 21, 2009 4:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow

Mauer already has more RBI than Kubel.

"There are only two things that are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." - Albert Einstein

by BeefMaster on May 21, 2009 4:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That's higher

than my Senior year of college GPA

by matty_b on May 21, 2009 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

4 2 3 6

AB R H RBI

"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot

by cmathewson on May 21, 2009 4:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I left to take a dump

I came back and they kicked an extra point and a field goal.

"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot

by cmathewson on May 21, 2009 4:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Almost scored a TD

but Favre fumbled the snap on 3rd down and AP recovered it at the 5….oh wait.

by guinness junky on May 21, 2009 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

How long before

the twins are forced to keep Morales and cut Redmond

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by taskersd on May 21, 2009 4:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I don’t see how they can send Morales down again while he plays this well.

by JonathanR on May 21, 2009 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

SOme time this summer

Probably July, when the Yankees need a better back-up

"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot

by cmathewson on May 21, 2009 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

OH SNAP!

Move Tolbert to the 3 hole!

by guinness junky on May 21, 2009 4:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

WOW!!!

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by AtkinsandTulofan on May 21, 2009 4:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm having pleasant flashbacks

to the doule header in Chicago back in ’07

by matty_b on May 21, 2009 4:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Just like that game, Punto strikes out on three pitches when everyone else is hitting homers

"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot

by cmathewson on May 21, 2009 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dammit.

They’re putting Harris in for Mauer. This was a good day to catch up on PA’s.

by matty_b on May 21, 2009 4:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Mauer isn’t going to have any trouble catching up on PA’s.

by JonathanR on May 21, 2009 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dear lord...

I wish I was watchin this on WGN…I am pretty sure all you would hear would be the sound of two announcers swinging from a nose

by guinness junky on May 21, 2009 4:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Silence

They only talk when something good happens to the “good guys”

"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot

by cmathewson on May 21, 2009 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

very true

I have this recording on the DVR at home, damn me for not picking the Bitch Sox broadcast…

by caluofmn on May 21, 2009 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mauer pinch hit for?? I guess he deserves some rest.

by ianmader on May 21, 2009 4:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

There goes his cycle

"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot

by cmathewson on May 21, 2009 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I believe you have

and I agree 100%

Also, montanatwinsfan is not around. He must have been the curse on the Twins.

by 33MorneauMVP on May 21, 2009 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

With all the offense

I’ve kinda ignored how awesome Blackie has been pitching.

by matty_b on May 21, 2009 4:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Mijares coming in apparently.

by JonathanR on May 21, 2009 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Only 80 pitches for Blackburn

I would’ve liked to see at least one more inning.

by matty_b on May 21, 2009 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, he had to sit through a rain delay between every half-inning, though.

by JonathanR on May 21, 2009 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

come on Mijares

20 – 0 just looks so nice, hold the line

by caluofmn on May 21, 2009 4:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh no.

Here comes the rally.

by matty_b on May 21, 2009 4:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

damn, there goes the shut out :(

by ianmader on May 21, 2009 4:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

much like those games in NY

that one run is a dagger to the heart

by caluofmn on May 21, 2009 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

anyone watching this on TV?

are there any fans left in the Cell?

by caluofmn on May 21, 2009 4:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

There are more than I thought there would be that’s for sure.

by matty_b on May 21, 2009 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes

And they stood and cheered when the Sox scored their run

"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot

by cmathewson on May 21, 2009 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wonder how Hawk is doing

Mauer hits one waaaaa deep and you can waaaa put it on the waaaa board….waaaayes.

Tolbert his one waaaaaaaa deep and you can put it waaaaa on the board waaa

by 33MorneauMVP on May 21, 2009 4:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Another 0-4 for Punto

With two strikeouts. I just had to get my negative out.

"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot

by cmathewson on May 21, 2009 4:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Refresh your box score

0-5 with 3 Ks.

Twins score 20 runs, and Nick nearly picks up a golden sombrero and drops below the Mendoza Line.

"There are only two things that are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." - Albert Einstein

by BeefMaster on May 21, 2009 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

what kind of an offense is this?

a 1-2-3 inning last inning and then not scoring again here in the 9???

furthermore they have to (in the words of my coach) pull their heads out of their asses because they didnt 20 run them!!!

by 33MorneauMVP on May 21, 2009 4:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

They could still win by 20+

by JonathanR on May 21, 2009 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, yeah...

But I probably wouldn’t put much money on them giving up 19 here and scoring 20 in the top of the 10th.

"There are only two things that are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." - Albert Einstein

by BeefMaster on May 21, 2009 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL

Brilliant.

by matty_b on May 21, 2009 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Corky Miller sighting!

Somewhere, Michael Restovich weeps softly.

"There are only two things that are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." - Albert Einstein

by BeefMaster on May 21, 2009 4:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Mauer has really slacked in this game

he is only 3-4 with 6 RBI, 1 HR, 2 2B

He should at least be 4-4…come on Mauer!

by 33MorneauMVP on May 21, 2009 5:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

lets hope joe nathan wont blow this one!

by ianmader on May 21, 2009 5:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Twins outscored their opponents by seven runs on this road trip, which is an average of one per game.

by JonathanR on May 21, 2009 5:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

hey nobody stole a base

I think the Twins are just getting too lazy.

by 33MorneauMVP on May 21, 2009 5:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

whooohooo

Vikings beat the Bears 20-1…kind of a weird score, but nonetheless they won!

oh wait, sorry wrong team and wrong season.

by 33MorneauMVP on May 21, 2009 5:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Taking out aggression.

That’s what today was.

I love that it was at the hands of the White Sox.

by Neil on May 21, 2009 6:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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