Game 76: Minnesota Twins @ St Louis Cardinals
by Jesse on Jun 27, 2009 11:30 AM EDT
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Minnesota Twins at St. Louis Cardinals, Jun 27, 2009 1:10 PM EDT
First Pitch: 12:10pm CDT
TV: FS-N
Radio: Twins Radio Network
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The Cardinals aren't happy with Wellemeyer's performance this year, and it's safe to say that Todd himself probably isn't too pleased, either. There've been rumblings that once Kyle Lohse returns from the disabled list, he'll replace Wellemeyer, which means we're getting a guy with his back against the wall. It can be hard to predict how someone in that situation will respond. The biggest difference that I can find between Wellemeyer's solid '08 campaign and this year are the extra-base hits; not so much in the area of home runs, where his rates have changed all that much, but his slugging percentage against gives something away: .416 last year against .481 this year. By this point the question has to be raised: was 2008 less of a coming out year for Wellemeyer, and more of an aberration? Hopefully the Twins can take advantage of this opportunity to know Wellemeyer out of the rotation.
Seven of Kevin's last eight starts have been of the quality variety. His last time out he allowed just three hits over six innings, but he did walk four. As a team the Cardinals are taking the fewest walks per game in the National League (just three per contest), but let's be honest: you never want to do anyone any favors. Slowey's traditional ERA (4.04), FIP (4.02) and xFIP (4.37) are all within close range of each other, which tells me Kevin is pitching pretty much at the level we're seeing on the field. No smoke and mirrors. That will have to continue this afternoon; a few strikeouts, one or two walks and using all of his pitches for strikes. If he can avoid the long ball, all the better.
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Looks like Wellemeyer
is the Cardinals’ Liriano, look at that whip! Let’s hope the Twins’ bats do take “this opportunity to know Wellemeyer out of the rotation” … like a Vulcan mind meld?
by montanatwinsfan on Jun 27, 2009 11:37 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hot game.
Whew.. 92 degrees to start at 1pm raising up to 96 by right around the 9th inning. Very humid also. This would not be a day to have Boof Bonser on the mound.
If Ozzie Guillen likes Punto that much, I vote we send him down to Chicago. Punto and Guillen deserve each other.
by FoulJack on Jun 27, 2009 12:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Slowey at 10-2
with 3 more starts til the All-Star game. I think only 2 more starts until they select the pitchers? 2 wins in next 2 starts assures him a spot imo. Let’s go bats.
by ajmargarine on Jun 27, 2009 1:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good morning, folks.
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by Andersklasen on Jun 27, 2009 1:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hmmm,
back to back walks, good first inning so far, even if we dont score we’re making this guy work hard.
by montanatwinsfan on Jun 27, 2009 1:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The Twins are very much playing against a pitcher with his back against the wall.
From what other Cardinals’ fans tell me, this guy isn’t liked in St. Louis.
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by Andersklasen on Jun 27, 2009 1:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
27 pitches for Wellemeyer in the first inning.
Hate to jinx things, but that’s a good sign.
Haha, you should read the Cardinals’ blog I’m reading. They’re SO excited that Mauer gets the day off today. I can’t wait to see what they say when he hits a pinch-hit, go-ahead home run in the top of the ninth inning.
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by Andersklasen on Jun 27, 2009 1:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Where's Gomez?
Besides catching Crede when he dives for foul balls in the dugout, what possible benefit is there to his riding the bench?
Either start him regularly or ship him to Rochester, IMO.
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by Andersklasen on Jun 27, 2009 1:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
In interleague play, it's even more crowded than usual
Would I start Gomez and sit Kubel, Span or Cuddyer at this point? No. We should see Gomez back in CF once we can move Kubel back to DH. Too bad, since Gomez was heating up, smoking the ball the other way before Span came back.
by Adam Peterson on Jun 27, 2009 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
St. Louis,
2 runs, AND making Slowey work a little to boot.
by montanatwinsfan on Jun 27, 2009 1:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Two things:
1. Pujols is unreal.
2. Gomez needs to be in AAA to get regular ABs, he is a big part of our franchise and needs to be playing everyday to get better. He can be back up in September.
by hitormiss1414 on Jun 27, 2009 1:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Even sooner, if necessary.
Just a month or 6 weeks should be fine. Leave the September call-ups for guys like Tolleson and Delaney.
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by Andersklasen on Jun 27, 2009 1:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
but he just doesn’t get it.
if that is true, all the more reason that he should be playing, reviewing video, and being coached consistently so that he can learn rather than sitting on the bench.
by montanatwinsfan on Jun 27, 2009 1:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
His defense is fine, but I'm sure it could be better.
His offense, though, is atrocious and needs the most help. I don’t know much about Rochester hitting coach Riccardo Ingram, but I’m sure he could work wonders for Gomez.
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by Andersklasen on Jun 27, 2009 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There we go,
nice to see some guys at the bottom get a little success offensively.
by montanatwinsfan on Jun 27, 2009 1:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So does Slowey bunt, or hit here?
by montanatwinsfan on Jun 27, 2009 1:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
How about he pulls the bat back and bloops a two-run single into right field?
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by Andersklasen on Jun 27, 2009 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nevermind, Red-dog is on second.
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by Andersklasen on Jun 27, 2009 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Either way I'm strangely comforable with Span up.
It’s almost like I know we’re going to score a run.
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by Andersklasen on Jun 27, 2009 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
But Span could knock Redmond in with a deep single?
by montanatwinsfan on Jun 27, 2009 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now he could.
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by Andersklasen on Jun 27, 2009 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There we go,
pass ball to put even the slow Redmond into scoring position.
by montanatwinsfan on Jun 27, 2009 1:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gladden says bodies up and moving in the dugout,
PLEASE, let’s get a run or two before they pull him!
by montanatwinsfan on Jun 27, 2009 1:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Harris (aka "Double Machine") could drive in three here.
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by Andersklasen on Jun 27, 2009 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whoo Hoo!
Harris with a “bases clearing single!”
by montanatwinsfan on Jun 27, 2009 1:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes!
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by Andersklasen on Jun 27, 2009 1:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't know about you, but I love Todd Wellemeyer.
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by Andersklasen on Jun 27, 2009 1:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Let him make his team sit out there in the heat
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by cmathewson on Jun 27, 2009 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I couldn't help but feel bad for that Cardinal infield (outfield, too, I guess).
Burning in that sun with an extremely slow pitcher. Painful.
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by Andersklasen on Jun 27, 2009 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And Slowey gets the boys back in the dugout in a hurry
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by cmathewson on Jun 27, 2009 2:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
and they left W out there to hit,
so we get at least one more shot at him.
by montanatwinsfan on Jun 27, 2009 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
... with the "meat" of our lineup due up.
How do some home runs sound?
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by Andersklasen on Jun 27, 2009 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
All right Slow-man
Now lets knock Wellenmeyer out!
by JopeX37 on Jun 27, 2009 2:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Over/under on number of gallons of sun block used today at Busch Stadium?
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by Andersklasen on Jun 27, 2009 2:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh... Cuddyer could've scored there...
Maybe.
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by Andersklasen on Jun 27, 2009 2:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
the again,
Ulger’s specialty is close play/collisions at home that have a highrisk of injury…
by montanatwinsfan on Jun 27, 2009 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, the conservative call there way to go.
I just pulled a neck muscle as I “helped” Cuddy run home, though. =)
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by Andersklasen on Jun 27, 2009 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
La Russa: Best manager in baseball?
Or an over-rated over-thinker?
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by Andersklasen on Jun 27, 2009 2:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Aaaaaannnddd
Wellemeyer gets yanked. Thanks for comin out.
by JopeX37 on Jun 27, 2009 2:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Quick hits: Josh Kinney
- 30 years old and has more great facial hair out of the Cardinals’ bullpen.
- 47.6% groundball, 42.9% flyball, 9.5% line drive rates.
- 44% fastball (90 mph), 46 % slider (82.1 mph), 10% curveball (79 mph).
Alright, I just missed the entire inning. Hope he comes on for the next inning…
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by Andersklasen on Jun 27, 2009 2:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, guys, I'm off to work.
See you later!
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by Andersklasen on Jun 27, 2009 2:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If we pitch to him again I will be
irritated. He deserves a intentional walk.
If Ozzie Guillen likes Punto that much, I vote we send him down to Chicago. Punto and Guillen deserve each other.
by FoulJack on Jun 27, 2009 2:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
NO WAY
Thats just unreal. He hit him with bases loaded. I bet Bert will applaud him for having guts or something.
If Ozzie Guillen likes Punto that much, I vote we send him down to Chicago. Punto and Guillen deserve each other.
by FoulJack on Jun 27, 2009 2:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Kevin Slowey
all star pitcher 2009
by montanatwinsfan on Jun 27, 2009 2:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
how did Young get on?
Gameday missed it.
by montanatwinsfan on Jun 27, 2009 2:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
How did young get on.
Is a question a lot of us think about from time to time.
I do not currently like this game.
If Ozzie Guillen likes Punto that much, I vote we send him down to Chicago. Punto and Guillen deserve each other.
by FoulJack on Jun 27, 2009 2:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think the question is more like
Can Young get on?
by montanatwinsfan on Jun 27, 2009 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
CBS Sports game center says D. Young was replaced.
Anyone know what happened? I mean, its probably smart to do that everyday, but he had a today, which is why I am confused..
If Ozzie Guillen likes Punto that much, I vote we send him down to Chicago. Punto and Guillen deserve each other.
by FoulJack on Jun 27, 2009 2:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
DY ph for Slowey and did not enter the game after that.
by ajmargarine on Jun 27, 2009 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dan Gladden
just said “Getting in his grill” in regards to Cuddyer and Molina yelling at each other.
by JopeX37 on Jun 27, 2009 3:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
what the heck is going on here MN
Stupid stuff late—
we don’t ph for Tolbert.
we didn’t double switch when we brought in Dickey
by ajmargarine on Jun 27, 2009 4:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thinking about it more
Complete inept managing from Gardy. You HAVE to double switch when you bring in Dickey to complete the 8th. You bring in Morales to catch and have RA hit 7th in the order. Geurrier probably wasn’t available today. So what do you do if you tie with only Mijares and Nathan available? Stupid (non)move.
And we didn’t PH for Tolbert and his sub Mendoza hitting line. Gardy’s been talking for days about playing Cuddy at 2B, so PH for him there and if you have to make that move with Cuddy, well do it.
I’m sure it came down to us not having a 2B available today with Punto still hurt. Well, that’s because we have 3 catchers on the roster! We have the best player in baseball who can only play one position. We have his backup who can only play one position. So we call up a 3rd guy who can only play one position while we are playing 9/15 games on the road in NL parks where there is no DH. Stupid stupid stupid. Morales has 4 ph ab’s during this span of interleague games.
by ajmargarine on Jun 27, 2009 4:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I was thinking the same thing
I thought for sure when Gardy brought in Dickey, he would bring in Morales to catch for Redmond, thus double switching.
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by cmathewson on Jun 27, 2009 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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