Game 60: Twins @ A's
by cmathewson on Jun 9, 2009 10:00 PM EDT
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Minnesota Twins at Oakland Athletics, Jun 9, 2009 10:05 PM EDT
First Pitch: 9:05pm CDT
TV: FS North
Radio: Twins Radio Network
Know Thine Enemy: Athletics Nation
It's not who you play, it's when you play them.
The A's have won seven in a row. How many teams have the Twins played this year that were hot when we played them? It seems like every other team the Twins play is playing at the top of their games.
Probable Pitchers
Scott Baker is starting to figure it out mechanically. In the first several starts after an injury disrupted his rhythm going into the season, Baker is getting hitting his spots again and changing eye angles to get guys out. If he stays tall and mixes it up, he should do fine in the cool Oakland air against one of the worst hitting clubs in the league. And as Bert says, "with all the foul territory here in Oakland", he has an added advantage as a pop-up pitcher.
Lineups
Matt Tolbert hitting second. Gardy just can't help himself.
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Damnit Gardentool, what part of .185 so you not understand!
"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
Bremer
just said Tolbert was a “prototypical #2 hitter.”
I never realized he had such a dry sense of humor.
"Prototypical number 2 hitter"
Dick, shut up. Oh, yeah, you can’t. Well, stick to calling the game then.
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
Let's put our worst hitter, headed to AAA, in front of our best hitter.
Brilliant! Nothing like getting Mauer on with two outs.
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
Scouting report on Billy Bullock, the Twins' second-rounder
From my Florida-fan buddy: “Sounds like a long-term project. He’s definitely not an all-star.”
I heard the opposite
From the head of MLB scouting bureau: “Once they moved him to a reliever, he let it all hang out and really dominated. He could move quickly.”
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
This is the worst line-up construction possible
Tolbert is hitting .180 right in front of our two best hitters. Kubel is hitting 180 against lefties right behind our two best hitters. Predictably, our two best hitters are left on base.
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
though
anderson is allowing lefties to hit with an OPS of over 900…
by guinness junky on Jun 9, 2009 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Do the A's fans
not realize they have won 7 in a row, or do they only exist on Athletics Nation?
Because seriously. There was probably more comments on their game thread last night than people in the stands.
they tend to show up more as the season progresses....
but the collesium is a bit of a dump and going to a dump on a tuesday night is a bit of a pain in the bay area.
by guinness junky on Jun 9, 2009 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Bit off topic
but the Mariners are having a freaking awesome draft
stop by Waving the Wheat (http://wavingthewheat.wordpress.com/) and The College Hockey Blog (http://thecollegehockeyblog.wordpress.com/)
Thought that was a DP
An infield hit! Way to go D-Mon.
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
Benjemin Tootle: Jacksonville State
A real sleeper in the third round for the Twins. Projected first-round pick out of the Cape Cod League last year. Got sick this year in college and had an MRI on his arm, so he slips to the third round. But he throws very hard with good breaking stuff.
Four picks, four college pitchers.
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
he dominated the Cape
as a closer, whereas he was a starter at JSU. Consensus is that he’s a reliever in the majors.
by Eric in Madison on Jun 9, 2009 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Tootle hits 98 MPH
But I’m sure the Twins will tone him down a notch probably 3-4 MPH
I actually kinda like our draft this year….. although I still HATE the Gibson pick
I don’t see him staying healthy at all….despite his ability to diagnoss his own injury and probably the whole teams’ health problems. – SMART guy…
by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jun 9, 2009 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions
table setters
With Span out, Gomez (.285 OBP) and Tolbert (.272 OBP) aren’t exactly optimum top-of-the lineup guys
First RBI since returning from leave
First XBH since April 22nd. It would be a boost if this guy played at least at a serviceable level.
april 22nd?
Yikes, that sucks.
He has managed to lower my expectations so low that I’ll take anything, even singles
by clutterheart on Jun 9, 2009 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Look at all these whiners!
Crying about the lineup.
Never lose faith in your hometownnnnnnn minnesota twins.
Great
Great, 9 runs with Tolbert second and Gardy is gonna’ keep him there now, even though he did nothing whatsoever productive offensively, not even so much as advancing a runner.
BOO to sub .200 hitters in the second hole!
"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
theres run #10
alright boys, thats enough lets save some for Braden and Cahill !!!
by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jun 10, 2009 12:14 AM EDT reply actions
Now Crede can get his 1st hit, which will drive in a run and give everyone at least one hit!
I can outrun a mule deer.
God WE SHOULD HAVE PULLED CREDE EARLIER!!!!!
now how long will he be out? a week?
ugh
by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jun 10, 2009 12:18 AM EDT reply actions
I hope Baker stays in and finishes....
mostly to keep that ERA coming down.
If Ozzie Guillen likes Punto that much, I vote we send him down to Chicago. Punto and Guillen deserve each other.
He's done....
I’d pull him… ERA doesn’t go down if he gives up runs… Happened in a gimme win back on May 24th too… gave up two meaningless runs and didn’t help his stats…
Baker's final line will be hurt by the ninth, but he pitched great today.
"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
it looks alot better than 11-10
two words for ya “jesse crain”
Son, when you participate in sporting events, it's not whether you win or lose: it's how drunk you get. ~Homer Simpson
by thewild_viking_twins on Jun 10, 2009 12:50 AM EDT up reply actions
I'm getting REALLY scared right now
please put in Nathan, it could end up being a save opp.
Son, when you participate in sporting events, it's not whether you win or lose: it's how drunk you get. ~Homer Simpson
by thewild_viking_twins on Jun 10, 2009 12:53 AM EDT reply actions
Calm down
Even a GRAND SLAM wouldn’t be a save situation still. If there was ever a time to work a guy in, this is it.
"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 Jun 10, 2009 12:54 AM EDT up reply actions
forgive me
I’m a Vikings fan
Son, when you participate in sporting events, it's not whether you win or lose: it's how drunk you get. ~Homer Simpson
by thewild_viking_twins on Jun 10, 2009 12:55 AM EDT up reply actions
Fortunately, they can't score touchdowns
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
put crain at second
Son, when you participate in sporting events, it's not whether you win or lose: it's how drunk you get. ~Homer Simpson
by thewild_viking_twins on Jun 10, 2009 12:54 AM EDT reply actions
except for that guy on arizona
with the Rollie Fingers ’stache
Son, when you participate in sporting events, it's not whether you win or lose: it's how drunk you get. ~Homer Simpson
by thewild_viking_twins on Jun 10, 2009 12:58 AM EDT up reply actions
Why didn't Gardy brinmg Mijares in with Kennedy and Cust coming up?
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
if they manage to lose this game
they should just fly back to mpls.
if they can’t win this one, they ain’t winning jack
did you notice their overall record?
did you notice their road record?
did you notice they started this inning up 10-0 and the A’s have scored 5 and still have the bases loaded
enjoy the trip off the cliff
don't be so dramatic!
you don’t know me as a person so don’t assume you know what kind of person I am.
ripping the Twins b/c they are playing like the Bad News Bears is nothing personal at you.
grrrrr.....
Son, when you participate in sporting events, it's not whether you win or lose: it's how drunk you get. ~Homer Simpson
by thewild_viking_twins on Jun 10, 2009 1:00 AM EDT reply actions
So much for the game wrap I wrote
Baker had a shutout and we won 10-0. Now we might not even win. I hope they send Casilla back when Punto is activated.
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
Worthless.
I am not worried about losing the game, but we sure know how to screw things up. Crain is WORTHLESS.
This is EMBARRASSING.
If Ozzie Guillen likes Punto that much, I vote we send him down to Chicago. Punto and Guillen deserve each other.
HE THREW TWO STRIKES IN A ROW!!!!
Son, when you participate in sporting events, it's not whether you win or lose: it's how drunk you get. ~Homer Simpson
by thewild_viking_twins on Jun 10, 2009 1:03 AM EDT reply actions
forget i said anything
Son, when you participate in sporting events, it's not whether you win or lose: it's how drunk you get. ~Homer Simpson
by thewild_viking_twins on Jun 10, 2009 1:04 AM EDT reply actions
.
This is just unacceptable.
If Ozzie Guillen likes Punto that much, I vote we send him down to Chicago. Punto and Guillen deserve each other.
how much is a ryan braun jersey?
Kidding kidding kidding.
Son, when you participate in sporting events, it's not whether you win or lose: it's how drunk you get. ~Homer Simpson
by thewild_viking_twins on Jun 10, 2009 1:05 AM EDT reply actions
Me too.
I started watching Deadliest Catch. That dumb ass skipper who sent his crew out to put on a tarp in 60 foot swells seems like a genius compared to whoever decided to keep CRAIN on our P staff.
If Ozzie Guillen likes Punto that much, I vote we send him down to Chicago. Punto and Guillen deserve each other.
I told you
I told you it’d be a save, but no one listens to me
Son, when you participate in sporting events, it's not whether you win or lose: it's how drunk you get. ~Homer Simpson
by thewild_viking_twins on Jun 10, 2009 1:07 AM EDT reply actions
??
I thought a save was within 3 runs..or is it a save because of the inherited runs.?
If Ozzie Guillen likes Punto that much, I vote we send him down to Chicago. Punto and Guillen deserve each other.
Or the tying run in the on deck circle
"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
Thanks. Always new stuff to learn about this game.
If Ozzie Guillen likes Punto that much, I vote we send him down to Chicago. Punto and Guillen deserve each other.
if the tying run
is after the man on deck it’s a save, i think
Son, when you participate in sporting events, it's not whether you win or lose: it's how drunk you get. ~Homer Simpson
by thewild_viking_twins on Jun 10, 2009 1:09 AM EDT up reply actions
W
If Ozzie Guillen likes Punto that much, I vote we send him down to Chicago. Punto and Guillen deserve each other.
Calm down folka
Calm down, calm down, now is a pretty good time for them to have an blowup, really. Get it allllll out now.
"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
Annoying though we had to burn Nathan. This bullpen truely sucks.
Course, baker was toast too. Our pitchers just are not conditioned to go much over 100 pitches. They almost always struggle very quickly at that point.
"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
Damn I love NATHAN
If Ozzie Guillen likes Punto that much, I vote we send him down to Chicago. Punto and Guillen deserve each other.
(world's largest sigh of relief)
boy, they sure know how to make it interesting
Son, when you participate in sporting events, it's not whether you win or lose: it's how drunk you get. ~Homer Simpson
by thewild_viking_twins on Jun 10, 2009 1:11 AM EDT reply actions
Gardy needs to LIGHT UP the BP.
I think RA may be too mellow for the speech that is needed tonight.
If Ozzie Guillen likes Punto that much, I vote we send him down to Chicago. Punto and Guillen deserve each other.
Well it's a W no matter what
I’ll be at the game tomorrow. Hope Cisco brings it, A’s fans can be brutal sometimes.
just got done reading all the “no pressure on the bullpen” and “easy win” nonsense from earlier. No such thing as an easy win on the road
Son, when you participate in sporting events, it's not whether you win or lose: it's how drunk you get. ~Homer Simpson
by thewild_viking_twins on Jun 10, 2009 1:16 AM EDT reply actions
Tying run on deck....
Its the same as a two run lead with the bases empty. It hadn’t gotten as close as everyone had thought yet.
Crain wouldn’t have seen the mound if the game was closer.
I don't know
If we would’ve blown this game. I just don’t know.
Son, when you participate in sporting events, it's not whether you win or lose: it's how drunk you get. ~Homer Simpson
by thewild_viking_twins on Jun 10, 2009 1:19 AM EDT reply actions
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