Game 78: Twins @ Kansas City
by Jon Marthaler on Jun 29, 2009 6:00 PM EDT
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Minnesota Twins at Kansas City Royals, Jun 29, 2009 8:10 PM EDT
First Pitch: 7:10pm CDT
TV: Fox Sports North (HD where available)
Radio: Twins Radio Network
Know Thine Enemy: Royals Review
Series at a Glance
Tonight, the Twins start a three-game set at Kauffman Stadium - their first trip to the BBQ Capital of the World this year.
The Royals started with some promise in 2009, but apart from the 10-3 wizardry of Zach Grienke (who the Twins avoid this week, as he pitched yesterday), they've since fallen way off. KC has won just three of 11, and fell out of the AL Central race in late May and early June, thanks to an eight-game losing streak. They're nine and a half back, and only Oakland and Cleveland have worse records in the AL.
Starting Pitchers
The Twins' bullpen is planning to disconnect the phone, turn off the pager, kick back, and catch some nap time tonight. Blackburn became the first Twins pitcher to throw two complete games in a row since 1998 - though he wouldn't have finished the second one if he hadn't blown an eighth-inning lead in Milwaukee.
He's been a model of consistency over the past month, however. In his four June starts, the Twins bullpen has pitched only 1.1 innings, and Blackburn has a 2.25 ERA. Now, the team just has to get him some runs - the Twins lost three of four of those games.
You could say Hochevar's been a little bit inconsistent this year. (You could also say that Phoenix is a little bit warm, this time of year.) The righthander has made seven starts this year, all in May and June. His first three (10.80 ERA) were bad enough to earn him a trip to Triple-A Omaha, presumably to think about life. His last four have been much better - he's won twice and took a perfect game into the fifth inning in a third, including a masterful 80-pitch complete game against the Reds.
That said, he also tossed up a four-innings, six-earned, game-score-19 start in the middle of those three, so he might not be all the way back, yet.
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yay! the DH is back!
much as i love watching kubel run around the outfield, i’m pretty happy to add the DH spot back in. it’s funny…i remember years where i was almost happier to see santana batting than whomever we were trotting out as our DH. so nice to have a real DH this year and a lineup with some pop!
by dctwin on Jun 29, 2009 6:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Also nice
that Mauer doesn’t have to take every third game off.
JT
by STLVikesFAN on Jun 29, 2009 6:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I never thought I'd say this
I hope Punto can finally play again.
Tolbert’s head is out of whack.
by Old Twins Cap on Jun 29, 2009 6:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i'm with you
who want have thought there was such a thing as a poor man’s punto?!
by dctwin on Jun 29, 2009 6:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lineups are posted.
Punto is back, but at short; Harris moves to second. I don’t get it.
by Jon Marthaler on Jun 29, 2009 7:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
FSN and LEN3 at the trib
have Punto at 2B and Harris at SS.
Must have been a typo.
In LEN3’s pregame blog, he quotes Gardy as saying if Punto has any troubles, he’s going on the DL.
by ajmargarine on Jun 29, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and who comes up in that scenario?
casilla gets another shot? we play cuddy at 2B and bring up a different position player/pitcher?
by dctwin on Jun 29, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
casilla has a groin injury
or had one. Don’t know if he’s back in health or not?
Tolleson is supposedly a good hitter and he’s on the 40 man. Give him a taste would be my choice. Knowing the Twins tho, they’d probably call up Matt Macri, who is awful with no upside.
by ajmargarine on Jun 29, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bert just announced Joe Crede is a late scratch
from the line-up. Hope we get Buscher and not Tolbert.
by ajmargarine on Jun 29, 2009 7:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
not going to lie...
i’m a little ambivalent on this one. mostly b/c i can’t bring myself to “hope for” buscher in the lineup.
by dctwin on Jun 29, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yahoo has
Buscher at 3rd and Punto at 2nd
by guinness junky on Jun 29, 2009 7:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The website I'm at
Has Harris at short and Morales and 2nd.
"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 29, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rim shot!
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by Andersklasen on Jun 29, 2009 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Morales at 2nd?
Well, he’s built like an infielder… but I don’t know…
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by Andersklasen on Jun 29, 2009 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know.
Andrew Kneeland.
"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 29, 2009 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Um, alright.
Intoxicated again?
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by Andersklasen on Jun 29, 2009 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just a little buzzed.
"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 29, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
For anyone interested, I penned this article today.
It’s called, “”http://bleacherreport.com/articles/209065-gardenhires-love-of-inept-utility-infielders-needs-to-end" >Gardenhire’s Love Of Inept Utility Infielders Needs To End."
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by Andersklasen on Jun 29, 2009 8:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oops.
Here is the article.
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by Andersklasen on Jun 29, 2009 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
But who's the alternative?
Somebody has to play second… and we’re running out of major-league ready options.
by Jon Marthaler on Jun 29, 2009 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I suggested that he try Tolleson on for size.
He has been much better offensively than Tolbert at that level. Could the Twins really consistently start a versatile second baseman who can hit, though?
Could be too much of a shock.
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by Andersklasen on Jun 29, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice article, Andrew.
Tolleson sounds good to 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.
by Gonzo2 on Jun 29, 2009 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
nice read sir
who are players from previous years that got the Gardy scrappy love?
Rivas?
Lew Ford?
Jason Tyner for sure. Not middle IF’s but I think his love extends past those positions.
who else?
by ajmargarine on Jun 29, 2009 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thank you!
Yes, not only middle infield, but every position.
Does Batista qualify?
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by Andersklasen on Jun 29, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lineup is (maybe) fixed above
Buscher for Crede, Harris at short, Punto at second.
by Jon Marthaler on Jun 29, 2009 8:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Andrew!
What is your score prediction?
"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 29, 2009 8:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
2-0 Twins.
Game called in eighth inning because of a rain/t-storm/tornado warning.
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by Andersklasen on Jun 29, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up 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 29, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know Harris did fine at the top
when Span was on the DL. But the Twins are better with Mauer 2nd. Justin 3rd…
by ajmargarine on Jun 29, 2009 8:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ah.
It’s pronounced Hoe-shaver. (I was thinking Hawk-ee-var.)
by Jon Marthaler on Jun 29, 2009 8:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Put Crede and 1st, Mauer at 2nd, Morneau at 3rd, and Harris at Catcher.
BINGO!
"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 29, 2009 8:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Punto at short.
"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 29, 2009 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
WHY IS HARRIS BUNTING?
Wasted an out there.
by Jon Marthaler on Jun 29, 2009 8:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I want to think
that he was bunting for a basehit, but it sure didn’t look like it. Gardy probably put the sac on, sigh.
by ajmargarine on Jun 29, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd be surprised - Harris seems like the type to stand up there and take his whacks.
Either way, the Twins are well on the way to wasting a leadoff walk.
by Jon Marthaler on Jun 29, 2009 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well, we could have hit and run
we do that about once every two weeks this season. Or that thing called a “stolen base”, another Twins rarity
by ajmargarine on Jun 29, 2009 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Morneau is batting .239 this month. Yikes.
"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 29, 2009 8:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
According to today's paper...
Morneau thinks he is “trying to do too much.”
This, of course, is the exact equivalent of the job candidate who says that his biggest weakness is that he “works too hard.”
by Jon Marthaler on Jun 29, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Make that .237
"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 29, 2009 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
One thing I'm really upset about right now...
Ads on MLB.tv. Why? I already paid $120 for the service… why is there a stupid Geico ad?
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by Andersklasen on Jun 29, 2009 8:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What is your username and password?
I want to watch the game, too.
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by Gonzo2 on Jun 29, 2009 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hello everybody!
Good to see Jon and Andrew Kneeland tonight!
I hope all is well.
I wish the Twins got that run in.
Go get em, NIck!
by Loon on Jun 29, 2009 8:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah!
"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 29, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Royals
I have grown to hate the Royals.
They just seem to get up for the Twins.
They played a big role in eliminating the Twins from the playoffs last year by taking two out of three in the final weekend. It’s funny how they lay down to other teams especially against the White Sox.
by Loon on Jun 29, 2009 8:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hmmm
I think many MLB SS’s make that play that Harris just didn’t make…
by ajmargarine on Jun 29, 2009 8:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
On a similar note
watching this outfield makes my head hurt.
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by fetch9 on Jun 29, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Surprisingly....
If you go by the numbers, Harris is ever so slightly above average defensively, even at shortstop.
by Jon Marthaler on Jun 29, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
His career UZR/150 at short is -7.8
although he hasn’t been terrible this year, for whatever reason.
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by fetch9 on Jun 29, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nick gets it done!
Watching Nick pitch these days is a treat.
He is even better than he was last year.
by Loon on Jun 29, 2009 8:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Marney Gellner
Robby Incmikowski needs to be on more.often.
by Loon on Jun 29, 2009 8:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I dont know about the rest of you people....
But a 3 game series against the Royals is just we need to get on a big roll. Consider how this team played on the road against interleague now 3 with the Royals. It just feels like we are right on the edge of making a run.
"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 Jun 29, 2009 8:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I agree,
I can see us making a huge push for a better record. I’m sick of sitting at .500.
"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 29, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Other teams
seem to only be 6 or 8 above .500 we need to make a jump here the next couple weeks going into the break
"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 Jun 29, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Next two weeks are huge
The Twins need to get the job done. They have a big homestand after their series with KC. I would like the Twins to finish the first half well by winning series against KC, Detroit, NY, and Chicago. It’s time for the Twins to go make a statement to their AL Central foes by winning those series and indicate to them they are the better team in the division.
by Loon on Jun 29, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes.
This series would be a perfect opportunity to have someone hit for the cycle.
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by Andersklasen on Jun 29, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If delmon walks
I’ll light myself on fire
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by fetch9 on Jun 29, 2009 8:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
HA HA HA
"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 Jun 29, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
sounds about right.
Free Gomez!
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by fetch9 on Jun 29, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Get a run in
Runner on first and second.
Let’s make it happen, Twins.
by Loon on Jun 29, 2009 8:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So sure he wont
I would glue my testicles to my thigh
"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 Jun 29, 2009 8:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bitch Sox
They lead 2-0 over Cleveland.
They got an easy schedule the next two weeks, and they are ready to make a run.
They finish the first half against the Twins.
by Loon on Jun 29, 2009 8:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gardenhire can be infuriating sometimes.
1) Delmon Young. ’Nuff said.
2) Carlos Gomez. He needs to be playing every day – either at Rochester or Minnesota.
3) Punto. ’Nuff said.
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by Andersklasen on Jun 29, 2009 8:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
# 2 I agree with the most
He seemed to be hitting the ball harder the last couple games and DOES need to be playing everday…hell if sticks with Delmon and Punto why not Gomez?
"It does not require a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority keen to set brush fires in people's minds"
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by RileysCannibalJct on Jun 29, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Could it be race?
Kidding of course, but I don’t understand it either.
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by Andersklasen on Jun 29, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I save all my Gardy hate
for his inept, stupid, moronic, abysmal mismanaging of the bullpen. :)
by ajmargarine on Jun 29, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Disappointing
Hovechar was begging to be beaten yet he gets out of it.
by Loon on Jun 29, 2009 8:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Now would be a good time for Punto's 1st homer of the season.
"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 29, 2009 8:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ha.
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by Andersklasen on Jun 29, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What the hell does Gardy see in Punto!?
He’s freaking awful.
"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 29, 2009 8:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'd prefer anybody else.
"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 29, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hate to spam my stuff
Ok not really haha but what about Adam Kennedy?
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by fetch9 on Jun 29, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
but he can be awful at like 6 defensive positions. He’s versatile!
by ajmargarine on Jun 29, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think the "pirahna" stretch is the only thing
keeping punto on gardys good side….plus he plays hard every day
"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 Jun 29, 2009 8:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
speaking of piranyas
that’s what we need right now. we need some small ball. SB, hit n run. we are sorely lacking in putting runners in motion this year imo
by ajmargarine on Jun 29, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Indians
They have called it a season, eh.
I am not getting my hopes up on Cleveland helping the Twins out.
by Loon on Jun 29, 2009 8:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Um
What the hell was that?
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by fetch9 on Jun 29, 2009 8:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
huh?
"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 Jun 29, 2009 8:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
weird
Justin usually gobbles that up. lolz cuddy.
by ajmargarine on Jun 29, 2009 8:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
OMG
I have never see Cuddy throw that shitty
"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 Jun 29, 2009 8:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What the hell just happened?
That throw was so off line, it looked like gravity was temporarily suspended.
by Jon Marthaler on Jun 29, 2009 8:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Blackburn gets out of it
This should have been an 0-0 game.
Shame on you, Cuddy!
by Loon on Jun 29, 2009 8:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Iron Range
When I think of Iron Range, I think of Kevin McHale.
That’s not a good thing.
by Loon on Jun 29, 2009 8:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
not great hockey?
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by fetch9 on Jun 29, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That too
I have to admit I am not even a hockey fan.
I was just watching a promo from the Explore Minnesota that takes place in the third inning, and it talked about Iron Range, and Kevin McHale just came to my mind.
by Loon on Jun 29, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
When you think about Iron Range
think about Me hahaha nah..should be thinking about Iron Ore and Mining haha not that wast of space McHale.
by Tony_O on Jun 29, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn you, Cuddles!
"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 29, 2009 8:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
KC's pithcer
Will blow up here soon……
"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 Jun 29, 2009 8:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
right after Span
"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 Jun 29, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let's hope so
but right now, he is getting his outs.
That second inning was infuriating.
by Loon on Jun 29, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who's on the Iron Range?
Grand Rapids area
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Samuel Adams
by RileysCannibalJct on Jun 29, 2009 8:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Grienke
Why this questioner would ask Dick and Bert about whether or not Grienke is saying? The Royals just signed him to an extension.
by Loon on Jun 29, 2009 8:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Did we really just hear a fairly loud “Let’s Go Mauer” chant?
by Jon Marthaler on Jun 29, 2009 8:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yea...Its great
"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 Jun 29, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep
I have been hearing this a lot during the Twins’ road trip at Chicago and St. Louis.
It’s great to see many Twins fans on the road.
We always hear how Yankees fans, Red Sox fans, and White Sox fans draw well. Twins fans do a good job going on the road, and they don’t have to take a backseat to any other team’s fanbase.
by Loon on Jun 29, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
For all you youngsters out there
turn right after running thru the bag at first. :)
by ajmargarine on Jun 29, 2009 8:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And an error for KC.
Harris on 1st.
"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 29, 2009 8:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I have a very bad feeling in my stomach that Mauer will hit less than .320 for the rest of the season.
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by Andersklasen on Jun 29, 2009 8:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Mauer’s average just keeps dropping.
"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 29, 2009 8:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well
He was not going to hit .400 all season.
He was going to go through a slump all season.
I am not sure why the Pioneer Press was talking about a bid for .400 yesterday when it’s only June.
That was a nice sports cover on the paper though.
by Loon on Jun 29, 2009 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Knowing Kubel, he probably will.
"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 29, 2009 8:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This is ridiculous.
JIMINY CHRISTMAS LUKE HOCHEVAR YOU CAN THROW A PITCH MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWO MINUTES
by Jon Marthaler on Jun 29, 2009 9:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Seriously
F***ing EVOLUTION works faster than Luke Hochevar.
by Jon Marthaler on Jun 29, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's more than halfway done tonight, so that's a good sign.
How fast does the Royals’ bullpen work?
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by Andersklasen on Jun 29, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're right, he needs to be thrown out.
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by Gonzo2 on Jun 29, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Geez
Hovechar is selling his soul to the devil.
by Loon on Jun 29, 2009 9:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No hits through 3
Cmon guys….
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by RileysCannibalJct on Jun 29, 2009 9:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
God damn it!
We’re not gonna get any runs if we can’t keep capitalizing on these opportunities.
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by Gonzo2 on Jun 29, 2009 9:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hochevar is HOT tonight
He’s got a no-no going thru 3 innings. Nearly perfect!!
by ajmargarine on Jun 29, 2009 9:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Minus the four walks...
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by Andersklasen on Jun 29, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
4 BBs in 3 innings
No Twins hits. How is that possible?
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by less cowbell, more 'neau on Jun 29, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
DELMON!
He actually does something.
He makes a great catch.
Attaboy!
by Loon on Jun 29, 2009 9:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
After three
1-0, bad guys!
Blackburn has been good.
Hovechar has been getting out of jams.
The Twins need to make Hovechar pay.
by Loon on Jun 29, 2009 9:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I know I shouldn't say this...
But Hochevar HAS A NO-HITTER THROUGH THREE INNINGS. No-hitter. No hits yet for the Twins. NO-HITTER.
Not to jinx him, or anything. :)
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by Andersklasen on Jun 29, 2009 9:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That is not going to last
I don’t know if the Twins are going to win this game, but I will be damned if he has a no-hitter.
The Twins need to get a run in.
by Loon on Jun 29, 2009 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe Cuddles can make up for his horse-shit throw.
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by Gonzo2 on Jun 29, 2009 9:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
F*** the no hitter!
Cuddles doubles!
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by Gonzo2 on Jun 29, 2009 9:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Now we must make him pay.
Get Cuddyer home!
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by Gonzo2 on Jun 29, 2009 9:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Tigers' series is huge
This weekend’s series is going to be really good.
This homestand is going to be huge too.
by Loon on Jun 29, 2009 9:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It's the bottom of the order,
I guess we can’t expect much. We need to get more production out of the bottom.
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by Gonzo2 on Jun 29, 2009 9:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Delmon/Punto
Talk about a bad combo.
Two useless hitters following each other.
by Loon on Jun 29, 2009 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And here comes Nick freaking Punto.
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by Gonzo2 on Jun 29, 2009 9:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We knew the ending
Frustrating. That’s all I will say.
I miss Alexi Casilla. At least, he hits.
by Loon on Jun 29, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not this year...
Casilla’s batting .180/.242/.225
by DavidRF on Jun 29, 2009 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Alexi's struggles
I am surprised at how bad he has played this season.
I read a quote from Gardy about how Alexi does not seem to care either.
by Loon on Jun 29, 2009 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow
How pathetic.
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by Gonzo2 on Jun 29, 2009 9:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dick and Bert
Why do I get the feeling they read the answers from the press guide when there’s an Aflaac question? They always get the answer right when it comes to the trivia.
by Loon on Jun 29, 2009 9:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Blackburn
He is having a good game as always.
It would be a shame if the bats fail him.
Hovechar has nothing.
by Loon on Jun 29, 2009 9:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Top of the order
Let’s GO!
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by less cowbell, more 'neau on Jun 29, 2009 9:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I want those runs
and I want it NOW!
I am going to scream if this is 1-0.
This is third trip against this scrub.
by Loon on Jun 29, 2009 9:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
"Speak softly but carry big sticks."
What is that supposed to mean? Did the Twins have a contest among high school girls for the tagline?
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by Andersklasen on Jun 29, 2009 9:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Personality
I think that campaign was speaking more of Joe and Justin’s soft-spoken personalities, Andrew.
by Loon on Jun 29, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know what it means, Loon.
Thanks, though.
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by Andersklasen on Jun 29, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
BTW
This is Les from Bleacher Report.
Good to see you here tonight.
by Loon on Jun 29, 2009 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Same to you, Les.
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by Andersklasen on Jun 29, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Harris could use a day off
imo.
He’s played like a month straight. Which is probably alot for him. Plus the nasty temps of the last few days.
by ajmargarine on Jun 29, 2009 9:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
A home run is a must
With the way Hovechar is getting outs, I think a home run is going to win the game by the Twins.
by Loon on Jun 29, 2009 9:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for nothing, Cleveland
6-0, Bitch Sox.
Man the Twins need to win this game.
by Loon on Jun 29, 2009 9:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Cy Hovechar
I think this is going to be a lost cause.
I know he has 90 pitches now, but with the way the Twins are hitting tonight, he can get by with more than 112 pitches.
That gaffe by Cuddy really becomes magnifying.
by Loon on Jun 29, 2009 9:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Kaufman Stadium
I am not sure if the new revised stadium makes a difference.
It’s beautiful, but how is it any different than in the past other than adding seats.
by Loon on Jun 29, 2009 9:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That throw was bad
Delmon never had a chance.
This is about to get away.
by Loon on Jun 29, 2009 9:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Worth pointing out
Tony Pena was hitting .088 coming into the game tonight.
He has the same number of hits as the Twins.
by Jon Marthaler on Jun 29, 2009 9:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That was a good thing
Saved a run
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by fetch9 on Jun 29, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He would have run on Span. And scored.
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by fetch9 on Jun 29, 2009 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He had his chance
And didn’t run.
by Jon Marthaler on Jun 29, 2009 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
To explain: Young, moving away from the infield, cuts off Span on a fly ball – Span was in position to throw – then misses the cutoff man. Pena, at third, didn’t run – but he would have scored, since Young’s throw was ten feet off line.
That’s just pure stupidity.
by Jon Marthaler on Jun 29, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cripes
Then Span does the same thing on the next ball.
by Jon Marthaler on Jun 29, 2009 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who wants the ball?
Sounds like Denard and Delmon are competing one another for catches tonight.
Delmon has been involved tonight in catching for outs.
by Loon on Jun 29, 2009 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What was Pena thinking?
He should have scored there.
Delmon does not even have an arm.
Tony Pena bailed Delmon out here.
by Loon on Jun 29, 2009 9:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Delmon has an arm...
16 Assist in 2007.
He doesn’t track flies well and seems lost on caroms in the corner, but he can throw.
by DavidRF on Jun 29, 2009 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
whats going on in the outfield it seem like span and young hate eachother
by Justinbr on Jun 29, 2009 9:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Or Span joins the ranks of those of us who don't trust Delmon.
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by Andersklasen on Jun 29, 2009 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Turning point of the game?
Well, folks.
Either Nick gets one more out or this game is all over.
by Loon on Jun 29, 2009 9:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Can't wait to see the pitch f/x of this game.
Seems Blackburn isn’t getting the calls Hochevar is…
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by Andersklasen on Jun 29, 2009 9:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pitch f/x says that borderline one was a ball
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by fetch9 on Jun 29, 2009 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know, but Hochevar got that call earlier.
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by Andersklasen on Jun 29, 2009 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
right
I was just saying one example cause I was curious
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by fetch9 on Jun 29, 2009 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haha, gotcha. =)
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by Andersklasen on Jun 29, 2009 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
*Sigh*
Alright, everyone can breath now!
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by Andersklasen on Jun 29, 2009 9:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
NICK GETS IT DONE!
Huge!
It takes a special player with a special heart to get out of it.
I just love watching Nick pitch.
Extra credit to Denard and Delmon for their work along with Tony Pena.
by Loon on Jun 29, 2009 9:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Voting time
Do we want another, brand-spanking-new game thread for the final four innings?
by Jon Marthaler on Jun 29, 2009 9:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hell yeah!
If it means the Twins winning, yes.
by Loon on Jun 29, 2009 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good point.
Maybe that’s what we need to change some luck here.
by Jon Marthaler on Jun 29, 2009 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously where are the bats?
These ass bats are making Hochevar look like Santana!
by montanatwinsfan on Jun 29, 2009 9:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Frustrating part of the night
That along with Cuddy’s gaffe.
Hochevar has not looked good yet the Twins are bailing him out.
He has done good the last two innings, but the first few were tough to watch.
by Loon on Jun 29, 2009 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
GIVE EM HELL, GARDY!
Good for him.
The umpire should have another umpire.
by Loon on Jun 29, 2009 9:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Fine Gardenhire
nice antics, but your team is so cold your histrionics aren’t going to light a fire under them.
by montanatwinsfan on Jun 29, 2009 9:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think you mean
Fire Gardenhire
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by fetch9 on Jun 29, 2009 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Michael Jackson
I love that “Beat it” song that was played when Gardenhire was tossed.
Say what you want about Jackson’s behavior., but he was a great dancer and a musician. I love listening to his music. It’s too bad he died.
by Loon on Jun 29, 2009 9:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hovechar
Now, this guy is dealing.
It’s going to suck to lose a 1-0 game. I just hate it.
by Loon on Jun 29, 2009 9:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
GAME THREAD PART TWO
Is up. Join me over there, won’t you? The hope is that it helps the Twins put down the ol’ ass-bats.
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