Game 69: Twins vs Astros
by AdamOnFirst on Jun 19, 2009 8:05 PM EDT
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Houston Astros at Minnesota Twins, Jun 19, 2009 8:10 PM EDT
Slowey hasn't been the dominant ace his W-L record suggests, but he has been a consistant starter for the Minnesota Twins this year. Since giving up 10 runs in his first two starts, Kevin has been remarkably consistant, allowing more than 3 runs only twice and throwing 8 quality starts in 11 tries. The Twins model of extremely stingy control, and racking up just over 6 strikeouts per nine innings, Slowey has been very solid for a 25 year old pitcher without exceptional stuff. The Astros shouldn't prove a daunting tasks for Slowey, as they rank 13 out of 16 in the NL in runs scored. Expect Slowey to keep the Twins in it for 6 or 7 innings tonight.
Oswalt hasn't been the big-time ace yet this year like he's been in years past, but he's still been pretty solid. Most of his rate stats like K/9, BB/9 and GB% have declined slightly this season, but not enough to call it a huge cliff. ON the wrong side of 30, Oswalt may have seen the end of his best years, but he's still a solid pitcher for the Twins to contend with. Some good news for the Twins, lefties are slugging .470 off Oswalt this season, so Joe Mauer, Justin Morneau, and Jason Kubel will have a chance to feast tonight if they can get their pitch.
For the Astros, wow, that's not an impressive lineup, but the Astros haven't fielded a solid lineup for several years. Oh, and hey, did you know Darin Erstad was a punter in college?! It's true...
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Quote of the Game from Bert Blylevin Already
“Slowey is great when he gives the Twins a quality start.”
by Tony_O on Jun 19, 2009 8:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
lolz
seemed like a kind of choppy sloggy first inning for Slowey sorta. Got 2 K’s tho
by ajmargarine on Jun 19, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is the FSN speedgun 2-3 MPH too slow
or is Kevin Slowey’s velocity down that much?
in inning #1 Slowey’s fastball was clocked at 85-86 instead of 87, 88, 89…
?
(the gun to my knowledge is usually 1-2 MPH too fast, or even more)
by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jun 19, 2009 8:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Mauer
when he was on his HR surge, kept hitting them into real similar spots in LF; “in a groove”. Now he may be in a groove where he’s hitting line drives up the middle. Had a bunch of those in the last few games
by ajmargarine on Jun 19, 2009 8:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Whoa
Berkman’s steal of second…hmmmmmmmm weird
leadoff walks in first 2 innings do not haunt Mr Slowey
by ajmargarine on Jun 19, 2009 8:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Roy Oswalt
is looking pretty human again this year.
by montanatwinsfan on Jun 19, 2009 8:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Erstad
Well, at least we don’t have a .119 hitter starting in LF.
by ajmargarine on Jun 19, 2009 8:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
whadya mean?
Erstad is the epitome of hustle!
by montanatwinsfan on Jun 19, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he taught Punto,
all he knows.
by montanatwinsfan on Jun 19, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
twin?
wasn’t there talk of getting him this year?
by clutterheart on Jun 19, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
5 K's thru 3 for Slowey
Might need to get him about 6 runs though imo.
by ajmargarine on Jun 19, 2009 8:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Jason Pridie sighting anyone?
by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jun 19, 2009 9:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
what?
Three walks for K-Slow?
Is he getting squeezed? – No cable, only game day
by clutterheart on Jun 19, 2009 9:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lets go, Crede!
"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.
by Gonzo2 on Jun 19, 2009 9:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hahahaha
Bert: They named a horse for me, Bert’s Quest For Fame.
Dick: Both ends?
by ajmargarine on Jun 19, 2009 9:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
There's another K.
"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.
by Gonzo2 on Jun 19, 2009 9:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lol I was wondering if Bert would shutup about his horse that guy makes me laugh
"If at first you don't succeed - Skydiving isn't for you"
by Zoxide on Jun 19, 2009 9:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Erstad's getting well, 2-2
Probably has a bunch of friends and family in from Jamestown ND
by ajmargarine on Jun 19, 2009 9:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
looks like he lost a step or three tho, heh
by ajmargarine on Jun 19, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice hit, Delmon!
Also – This video
"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.
by Gonzo2 on Jun 19, 2009 9:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
oh wow
that was really close at first on the sac bunt
by ajmargarine on Jun 19, 2009 9:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I burst out laughing when I watched that video and saw the bat come off screen and hit the ump. Although that isn’t a cool thing to do..
"If at first you don't succeed - Skydiving isn't for you"
by Zoxide on Jun 19, 2009 9:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
bloop, bunt, bunt
and the bottom of the order produces a run
by ajmargarine on Jun 19, 2009 9:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Punto!
"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.
by Gonzo2 on Jun 19, 2009 9:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Slowey for Cy Young!
"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.
by Gonzo2 on Jun 19, 2009 9:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
not even close
ITS SPELLED V-E-R-L-A-N-D-E-R
by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jun 19, 2009 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ha.
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by joeiscool12 on Jun 19, 2009 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hope this doesn't get fugly.
"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.
by Gonzo2 on Jun 19, 2009 9:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Who got hurt?
"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.
by Gonzo2 on Jun 19, 2009 9:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Mauer took a foul tip off the inside of his knee
by ajmargarine on Jun 19, 2009 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ouch.
"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.
by Gonzo2 on Jun 19, 2009 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now the trainer's out for Slowey
8-/
by ajmargarine on Jun 19, 2009 9:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
6 innings 1 run 3h 4bb
90 pitches. I have a feeling we should take him out here.
Guerrier Mijares Nathan or
Guerrier Guerrier Nathan for the next three
Some runs would be nice boys
by ajmargarine on Jun 19, 2009 9:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Doh Delmon
I was thinking this week how he’s been doing pretty decently in LF lately….
by ajmargarine on Jun 19, 2009 10:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Delmon’s gotta go
"If at first you don't succeed - Skydiving isn't for you"
by Zoxide on Jun 19, 2009 10:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
probally true
I still don’t think anyone else would claim him if he was DFA
by clutterheart on Jun 19, 2009 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
disagree
I think someone would pick him up (esp if they could send him to AAA)
Does anyone know the DFA rules and if it’s easier for another team to put him in the minors?
by ajmargarine on Jun 19, 2009 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
my understanding is there is no difference except whoever picks him up has fewer teams below them
that could still claim him if/when they sent him down.
by montanatwinsfan on Jun 19, 2009 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i don't think that's right
if multiple teams claim a player, it’s the lowest rank team that gets him
i think
by ajmargarine on Jun 19, 2009 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
sure, but if/when THAT team sends him down there are fewer teams below that team who could still claim him when they send him down, no?
by montanatwinsfan on Jun 19, 2009 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Any team can claim him
i don’t think it matters. Teams above the Twins could claim DY if they DFA him. It’s just the lowest rank team that gets him.
by ajmargarine on Jun 19, 2009 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know, but I must be misunderstanding your original question. your question was
is it easier for another team to put him in the minors
I think the answer is that there is no difference in terms of “ease” whatever that means, but the temas that did not claim him say the worst three teams, and he went to the 4th worst, have lost their shot when the 4th worst then tries to send him down. (I think)
I hope I am making sense even if I am wrong.
by montanatwinsfan on Jun 19, 2009 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ya, i was doing a bit of googling. I don’t think it’s easier for another team to get him to AAA
by ajmargarine on Jun 19, 2009 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
never mind anyway, because Jesse and Cmath both know the answer
so they’ll probably cruise the site at some point see my terrible answer and give us the correct answer…
by montanatwinsfan on Jun 19, 2009 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
so if the Twins send him down there are 30 teams waiting.
if the Twins are team 10 in the rankings, teams 11-30 get therie shot at Delmon, in order. If team 22 claims Delmon, and then sends him down that team only has to wait and see if teams 23-30, then 1-9 pass, so they have the advantage of fewer teams who could still lay a claim.
by montanatwinsfan on Jun 19, 2009 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
why
Would anyone want a light hitting no fielding corner outfielder?
I can’t think of any team that would make their team worse
by clutterheart on Jun 19, 2009 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
so much potential - move him back to right field where he belongs. lots of time left for the 23 yr. old.
by montanatwinsfan on Jun 19, 2009 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Twins claimed Morillo and were able to get him into AAA so it was a good pickup for them.
by ajmargarine on Jun 19, 2009 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well Morillo is a scrap heap pitcher that no one else wanted. EVERYONE has a scrap heap pitcher or two laying around
not everyone has a young right hander who had one hell of a minor league career, is still young, and just missed the ROY (coming in 2nd I believe).
I don’t think it would be easy to get Delmon to AAA.
by montanatwinsfan on Jun 19, 2009 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
meh, he throws legit 100mph. that’s not scrap heap.
by ajmargarine on Jun 19, 2009 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he can't hit the strike zone
and the Rockies dumped him.
Fine, scrap heap too strong, then he’s a quartz crystal in the rough. EVERY team has a quartz crystal in the rough on their team.
by montanatwinsfan on Jun 19, 2009 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
if they could get him into AAA, I think many clubs would claim him
by ajmargarine on Jun 19, 2009 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
then it would be a merry-go-round
Teams constantly picking him up hoping to send him to AAA
by clutterheart on Jun 19, 2009 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Kevin Slowey is HURT @@@@@@HHHHHAAAAH!!!!!!!!!!
ouch
that would spell our doom if he landed on the DL.
by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jun 19, 2009 10:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oswalt v. Mauer...
runner on 2nd. Beautiful thing if Mauer could pull one out here.
by montanatwinsfan on Jun 19, 2009 10:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
anyone
else feel uneasy?
2 runs can go away quick
by clutterheart on Jun 19, 2009 10:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
all is going according to plan, grasshopper
by ajmargarine on Jun 19, 2009 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Remember when I said Mijares sucks?
"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.
by Gonzo2 on Jun 19, 2009 10:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
K!-
"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.
by Gonzo2 on Jun 19, 2009 10:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This is why...
Nathan should be used more often in these situations!
by fischean on Jun 19, 2009 10:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
good job, cuddyer
"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.
by Gonzo2 on Jun 19, 2009 10:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
young
they are giving Crede nothing to hit
They are just trying to get to Delmon
by clutterheart on Jun 19, 2009 10:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice
"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.
by Gonzo2 on Jun 19, 2009 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hate
that they give him a double on that. It’s an error.
by ajmargarine on Jun 19, 2009 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
according to the rules of scoring tho, I think it’s a hit because the LF didn’t touch it. But, it’s still an error.
by ajmargarine on Jun 19, 2009 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I heart Delmon
Best player on the team
by clutterheart on Jun 19, 2009 10:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Best player: Offensive and DEFENSIVE!!!
by ajmargarine on Jun 19, 2009 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Soundss like Delmon Young,
picked the right week to stop sniffing airplane glue.
by montanatwinsfan on Jun 19, 2009 10:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
BALLGAME!
TWINS WIN 3-2..THE TWINS WIN..THHHHHEEEEE TWINS WIN!
by Tony_O on Jun 19, 2009 10:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah
And Mil. has a pitcher going now with an 11.57 ERA
yikes
by clutterheart on Jun 19, 2009 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
so, Slowey's pretty good
when he gets a quality start! HA!
by montanatwinsfan on Jun 19, 2009 11:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I love interleague play.
"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.
by Gonzo2 on Jun 19, 2009 11:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And warming up in the bullpen, the starting pitcher for the American League
KEVIN SLOWEY1
by ajmargarine on Jun 19, 2009 11:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I saw
I saw this comment over at the Astros SB site
y’all should do a Q&A with the Twins blog. I hear they’re nice in Minnesota, so they’ll probably accept
maybe a ‘Get to know em’ segment is needed for these interleague games. Myself, I was not to familiar with the ’Stros lineup
Anyway, good win for Twins tonight
by DedicatedFollowerOfFashion on Jun 19, 2009 11:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Team Win
Every player contributed to runs being scored. The pitchers all did fairly well (Nathan very good and Guerrer very effective). Good defense and two great throws from Mauer. Now the trick is to stay above .500.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Jun 19, 2009 11:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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