Game 64: Twins @ Cubbies
by Jesse on Jun 13, 2009 11:00 AM EDT
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Starting Pitchers
Rich Harden
#40 / Pitcher / Chicago Cubs
6-1
195
L
R
Nov 30, 1981
I'm having issues inserting Harden's stat widget, so here's what I'll tell you: this is Harden's first start in almost a month. He went on the DL in May with a back strain. If he's healthy, and we have to assume he is, Harden is a big game pitcher who can strike you out and put up a string of zeros. If he's not healthy, which he actually hasn't been fully since 2004, then then sound you'll hear will be Cubs fans bashing their heads against brick walls. The best thing the Twins can do is be patient, because healthy or not Harden will throw his share of balls outside the zone.
With Glen Perkins set to join the rotation next week, this will likely be Anthony's last chance to impress his major league counterparts for the time being. It's been a couple of rought ones in a row, and with an aggressive Cubs team things won't be getting any easier for a guy accustomed to throwing strikes. Swarzak should still be focusing on staying on the edges of the strike zone, but he needs to challenge hitters inside once in a while and avoid leaving those meatballs up in the zone. Limit the walks and make Chicago earn their runs.
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I was going to say
“Coach, I had a bad pillow last night in the hotel room and now my neck is stuck like this.”
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
I think we have mroe of a
ZOOLANDER thing going on here. Probably Magnum, maybe Blue Steele.
If Ozzie Guillen likes Punto that much, I vote we send him down to Chicago. Punto and Guillen deserve each other.
I call it
“Oops, I did it again. I’m going on the DL.”
by Adam Peterson on Jun 13, 2009 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions
And PS:
This whole late scrap of Cuddy thing is just kind of irritating. We couldnt get somone up from Toledo so Ayala will be our PH is what I am hearing. I know its probably not anyones fault, I’m just irritated and have a long standing resentment against Cuddy for sliding into first like that doofus LNP.
If Ozzie Guillen likes Punto that much, I vote we send him down to Chicago. Punto and Guillen deserve each other.
Late scrap?
What’s going on? Did Cuddyer hurt himself sliding into first? If so, seriously, how long until the coaching staff bans it?
by Adam Peterson on Jun 13, 2009 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Its a flare up
of last years injury. What-didnt we have 3 or 4 injured fingers from that stupid steal first bit last year? Unreal. I also blame Punto for this. (I blame Punto for most things)
If Ozzie Guillen likes Punto that much, I vote we send him down to Chicago. Punto and Guillen deserve each other.
Cuddy's injuries
Cuddyer got injured on a head-first slide, but it was to second or third, not first. As far as I know, Cuddyer has never dived head-first into first.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Jun 13, 2009 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions
it was into third base last year
Cuddy has never slid head first into first base, aside from pickoff throws. Also, the Twins AAA ballclub is the Rochester Red Wings not Toledo.
Steve Attaberry
said Toledo, thats where I got that info. As for sliding into first, I could have sworn, but I guess not.
If Ozzie Guillen likes Punto that much, I vote we send him down to Chicago. Punto and Guillen deserve each other.
The Red Wings are in Toledo playing the Mud Hens
Maybe that’s what Atteberry meant..
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
Probably 1230CST
is the weather clears. I think we’re officially 8 minutes overdue.
If Ozzie Guillen likes Punto that much, I vote we send him down to Chicago. Punto and Guillen deserve each other.
They should have put Span on the DL
Retroactive to Tuesday. They just can’t play with no bench.
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
I kinda like this...
If they get stuck in the same lineup rut day after day, it gets tougher to make changes. Previously, it would be headlines if a guy sat a game out. This way, they can slowly bench a guy who is struggling and it takes a while for the media to catch on. Tom Kelly used to switch the lineups around a lot this way.
Something tells me Harden won't last long.
"He didn’t call me or anything. It was an accident, but a lot of people would have called to see how someone is doing after they got hit in the head. Especially if they had to go on the DL." — Morneau on pitcher Ron Villone after an April 2005 beaning.
They'll limit his pitches
and he’ll have to be really efficient to make it beyond five, regardless of how well he’s pitching. We need to be patient, and we may get five innings of the Cubs bullpen this afternoon.
by Adam Peterson on Jun 13, 2009 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions
K #1
"He didn’t call me or anything. It was an accident, but a lot of people would have called to see how someone is doing after they got hit in the head. Especially if they had to go on the DL." — Morneau on pitcher Ron Villone after an April 2005 beaning.
I think Soriano is one of the most over-rated players in baseball.
"He didn’t call me or anything. It was an accident, but a lot of people would have called to see how someone is doing after they got hit in the head. Especially if they had to go on the DL." — Morneau on pitcher Ron Villone after an April 2005 beaning.
Not going to say its a good thing that Cuddyer's out.
But there’s no way he makes that catch.
by CARXRiedmann on Jun 13, 2009 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Wolf man.
"He didn’t call me or anything. It was an accident, but a lot of people would have called to see how someone is doing after they got hit in the head. Especially if they had to go on the DL." — Morneau on pitcher Ron Villone after an April 2005 beaning.
I was looking forward
to hearing Bert try to pronounce Fukudome. But it sounds like they must’ve run it over with him enough on the flight from Oakland.
Even better...
Gladden in the 5th or 6th inning, after he’s had a few. High comedy.
by Adam Peterson on Jun 13, 2009 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions
He likes Japanese names
He always loved to say Hassagawa.
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
Bert is an enigma
He really struggles with the English language. It comes with growing up in a home of immigrants.
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
Nice job, Mauer.
"He didn’t call me or anything. It was an accident, but a lot of people would have called to see how someone is doing after they got hit in the head. Especially if they had to go on the DL." — Morneau on pitcher Ron Villone after an April 2005 beaning.
Harden could be off the mound this inning.
"He didn’t call me or anything. It was an accident, but a lot of people would have called to see how someone is doing after they got hit in the head. Especially if they had to go on the DL." — Morneau on pitcher Ron Villone after an April 2005 beaning.
If Harry Cary were alive
He swould say, “Harden has an excellent Fock Ball”.
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
That umpire has an arm.
"He didn’t call me or anything. It was an accident, but a lot of people would have called to see how someone is doing after they got hit in the head. Especially if they had to go on the DL." — Morneau on pitcher Ron Villone after an April 2005 beaning.
Now that's an outing by Swarzak
A really good introduction to the majors for Swarzak. A little up and down, but that has to be expected. He did very well, really. Should be back later in the season, and ready to compete for the rotation next year.
Frankly, it wouldn’t surprise me if he’s back sooner. Perkins will have to fend him off.
by Eric in Madison on Jun 13, 2009 3:29 PM EDT reply actions
He's now established as the #6 guy
and will get the first chance in case of injury or Perkins faltering.
by Adam Peterson on Jun 13, 2009 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Swarzak is dominate.
"He didn’t call me or anything. It was an accident, but a lot of people would have called to see how someone is doing after they got hit in the head. Especially if they had to go on the DL." — Morneau on pitcher Ron Villone after an April 2005 beaning.
dominant
"He didn’t call me or anything. It was an accident, but a lot of people would have called to see how someone is doing after they got hit in the head. Especially if they had to go on the DL." — Morneau on pitcher Ron Villone after an April 2005 beaning.
It's amazing how they have cratered offensively this year, isn't it?
by Eric in Madison on Jun 13, 2009 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Losing Aramis
Probably has a lot to do with it. But, other than Derek Lee, they’re completely awful.
I know a bunch of people who were saying before the season started that Soto was better than Mauer. (There were even ESPN analysts who took this posistion.) All I have to say to that is, bwahahaha.
Fukudome Fail
Soto had the best year he’ll ever have
Bradley hates it there (he’d be great in MSP or MIL)
Lee is cashed out
Soriano is a flake
Theriot has been his very best
Fontenot same
Still pro-Cameron
Even Lee is experiencing considerable decline
But guys like Fontenot, Soto, and Miles have been way worse than one could reasonably expect
by Eric in Madison on Jun 13, 2009 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions
So many holes, so little time
Losing Aramis hurts, but the Cubs still can’t convince Soriano that he’s not a leadoff hitter. They really need Bradley to provide some offense from the left side. Soto stinks so far, and losing De Rosa hurt more than they thought.
Bad situation, but they could turn it around. Hopefully not tomorrow.
by Adam Peterson on Jun 13, 2009 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Watching the Twins pitch to Soto
Everything was up and hard. They must feel he has a real dead spot up and in.
Swarzak didn’t pitch in (and up) to anyone else.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Jun 13, 2009 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Shutout through the 8th.
"He didn’t call me or anything. It was an accident, but a lot of people would have called to see how someone is doing after they got hit in the head. Especially if they had to go on the DL." — Morneau on pitcher Ron Villone after an April 2005 beaning.
I can never leave my Brew Crew but...
You guys sure do kick some quality Lake Michigan ass…hehe
Still pro-Cameron
Are you kidding me?
"He didn’t call me or anything. It was an accident, but a lot of people would have called to see how someone is doing after they got hit in the head. Especially if they had to go on the DL." — Morneau on pitcher Ron Villone after an April 2005 beaning.
What the hell
What the hell, that 2-2 pitch to Bradley was right friggin’ there. SCREWED
"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
That was right down the middle
He just didn’t want to call him out on strikes. The whole innings goes a lot differently if Nathan gets that call.
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
Yep
Gameday had that pitch solidly in the zone. It was a slider, maybe the ump gave up on it? Or, as you say, maybe he just didn’t want to call Bradley out on strikes.
by Adam Peterson on Jun 13, 2009 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions
That 0-1 pitch to Fukodome was in exactly the same spot as the 2-2 to Bradley...
"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
Hill is terrible on deck, but they have good pinch hitting options
"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
That was the most boring game I've seen.
At least we won. IS Kubel the new Joe Mauer?
"He didn’t call me or anything. It was an accident, but a lot of people would have called to see how someone is doing after they got hit in the head. Especially if they had to go on the DL." — Morneau on pitcher Ron Villone after an April 2005 beaning.
What do you mean boring??
very well pitched game on both sides. Nathan made it interesting and we can relish the win because he had just enough to get the final batters out without letting Bradley and Lee score. This was a very well pitched game and I am very disgusted that you would say that it was boring.
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