Game 113: Kansas City Royals @ Minnesota Twins
by Jesse on Aug 12, 2009 6:03 PM EDT
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Kansas City Royals at Minnesota Twins, Aug 12, 2009 8:10 PM EDT
First Pitch: 7:10pm CDT
TV: FS-N
Radio: Twins Radio Network
Know Thine Enemy: Royals Review
Let's keep in mind two things from last night:
- Even after last night's offensive output, the Royals' lineup still only boasted two guys who hit better than .270.
- There are still two games left in this series to ensure the outcome is what it should be: a Twins series victory.
And a couple other things, in case you haven't read them yet:
- Jeff Manship will don number 49.
- Francisco Liriano is still starting tonight, as far as I'm aware.
- Kevin Slowey was moved to the 60-day disabled list to make room for Manship.
Starting Pitchers
One of Liriano's last four starts has been of the quality kind, and with this rotation on the edge of an abyss now would be an ideal time for him to step up and deliver a masterpiece. Not just for his own sake, to keep him in the rotation, but for the team. The Twins need Cisco, at this moment more than any other time in the season. Kansas City is a talented team, but a team Minnesota should still be able to beat. If the prospect of "the playoffs start now" hasn't come up yet, it needs to.
Early in the season I called Bannister Kansas City's number three pitcher. Well, after the numbers he's been giving them over the duration of the summer and a disappointing year from Gil Meche, I'm happy to say than Bannister is the number two guy. It's been an up-and-down season for Brian, and while he's never really been unhittable for any stretch of time he's still had periods where he's pitched very well. He's coming off a start where Oakland lit him up, so no doubt he's looking to bounce back. More than half of his balls in play have been grounders so far, thanks to a good cut fastball and a seriously effective changeup. Look for him to try and tie up Minnesota's left-handed hitters with that cutter.
Lineups
Royals
David DeJesus, LF
Willie Bloomquist, 2B
Billy Butler, DH
Miguel Olivo, C
Alberto Callaspo, 3B
Mark Teahen, 1B
Mitch Maier, CF
Yuniesky Betancourt, SS
Josh Anderson, RF
Twins
Denard Span, CF
Orlando Cabrera, SS
Joe Mauer, C
Justin Morneau, 1B
Jason Kubel, DH
Michael Cuddyer, RF
Joe Crede, 3B
Delmon Young, LF
Alexi Casilla, 2B
I'm glad to see the Royals offense still sucks. I'm also glad to see that Gardy is giving Delmon another night to hit, considering he's blasted two homers in his last two games; might as well ride him while he's hitting. It's also nice to see Crede's name on the lineup card again. First pitch in two hours!
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As soon as Young
stops hitting home runs every game, I say get him back out there! I’d prefer to see Gomez everyday, but might as well let Young hit while he can.
by Jesse on Aug 12, 2009 6:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cisco better bring the stinky cheese
Because then the Royals will be too distracted by the smell to concentrate at the plate
by Hjorvarthr on Aug 12, 2009 6:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
as long as it's not the Twins stinking up the place
I have a morbid curiosity on what will happen tonight
by caluofmn on Aug 12, 2009 6:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Crede's back! Yay!
Countdown to next injury? :)
What are we at the park for except to win? I'd trip my mother. I'd help her up, brush her off, tell her I'm sorry. But mother don't make it to third. -Leo Durocher
by fischean on Aug 12, 2009 6:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Jesse, this is not a criticism of you at all, you do great stuff on this blog.
But as I read the paragraph on our starter I felt like I was having déjà vue. I feel like I have read this line for every Twins starter for the last month and a half;
Here it is without the name, insert your favorite starter!
One of ________ last four starts has been of the quality kind, and with this rotation on the edge of an abyss now would be an ideal time for him to step up and deliver a masterpiece. Not just for his own sake, to keep him in the rotation, but for the team. The Twins need _________ at this moment more than any other time in the season. (Random crappy team) is a talented team, but a team Minnesota should still be able to beat. If the prospect of “the playoffs start now” hasn’t come up yet, it needs to.
People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring. ~Rogers Hornsby
by FoulJack on Aug 12, 2009 6:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The word “fracas” should really be used more often.
What are we at the park for except to win? I'd trip my mother. I'd help her up, brush her off, tell her I'm sorry. But mother don't make it to third. -Leo Durocher
by fischean on Aug 12, 2009 6:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hmm...link didn't work.
Maybe this one will.
What are we at the park for except to win? I'd trip my mother. I'd help her up, brush her off, tell her I'm sorry. But mother don't make it to third. -Leo Durocher
by fischean on Aug 12, 2009 6:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good video
People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring. ~Rogers Hornsby
by FoulJack on Aug 12, 2009 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is Gomez dead?
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by fetch9 on Aug 12, 2009 7:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Face Off tonight: Souhan vs. Bert
I’m going to go out on a limb and say that Bert wins this.
What are we at the park for except to win? I'd trip my mother. I'd help her up, brush her off, tell her I'm sorry. But mother don't make it to third. -Leo Durocher
by fischean on Aug 12, 2009 7:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dirk and Bert look like they're going to a funeral
foreshadowing much guys?
by Hjorvarthr on Aug 12, 2009 8:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
should have just made it "Dirt"
then it’s like “Dick and Bert” together! :)
What are we at the park for except to win? I'd trip my mother. I'd help her up, brush her off, tell her I'm sorry. But mother don't make it to third. -Leo Durocher
by fischean on Aug 12, 2009 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Casilla scratched :\
What are we at the park for except to win? I'd trip my mother. I'd help her up, brush her off, tell her I'm sorry. But mother don't make it to third. -Leo Durocher
by fischean on Aug 12, 2009 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Liriano gives up a HR in the 1st
1-0, 1 out.
What are we at the park for except to win? I'd trip my mother. I'd help her up, brush her off, tell her I'm sorry. But mother don't make it to third. -Leo Durocher
by fischean on Aug 12, 2009 8:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dirk and Bert sounds like a porno.
People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring. ~Rogers Hornsby
by FoulJack on Aug 12, 2009 8:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
you are soooo late tonight.
missed all the fun
What are we at the park for except to win? I'd trip my mother. I'd help her up, brush her off, tell her I'm sorry. But mother don't make it to third. -Leo Durocher
by fischean on Aug 12, 2009 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol
I know :(
couldn’t get away tonight…
by caluofmn on Aug 12, 2009 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lame, lame.
tell the hostage-takers they need to allow Twins-time next time.
What are we at the park for except to win? I'd trip my mother. I'd help her up, brush her off, tell her I'm sorry. But mother don't make it to third. -Leo Durocher
by fischean on Aug 12, 2009 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's what I tell them everytime
sometimes it works, and sometimes… not so much
by caluofmn on Aug 12, 2009 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
they suck
must be ChiSox fans. :(
What are we at the park for except to win? I'd trip my mother. I'd help her up, brush her off, tell her I'm sorry. But mother don't make it to third. -Leo Durocher
by fischean on Aug 12, 2009 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ha ha ha
if they were, they’d have no power over me…
by caluofmn on Aug 12, 2009 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ok, ok, Yankees maybe.
What are we at the park for except to win? I'd trip my mother. I'd help her up, brush her off, tell her I'm sorry. But mother don't make it to third. -Leo Durocher
by fischean on Aug 12, 2009 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yup
b/c like the Twins I’m powerless to stop them
by caluofmn on Aug 12, 2009 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
exactly!
I’m glad you picked up on that, it would have just looked dumb otherwise. haha
What are we at the park for except to win? I'd trip my mother. I'd help her up, brush her off, tell her I'm sorry. But mother don't make it to third. -Leo Durocher
by fischean on Aug 12, 2009 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I appreciate the effort :)
What are we at the park for except to win? I'd trip my mother. I'd help her up, brush her off, tell her I'm sorry. But mother don't make it to third. -Leo Durocher
by fischean on Aug 12, 2009 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
by the way I think we are the last two here
can’t forget to turn off the lights when we’re done with this place
by caluofmn on Aug 12, 2009 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's weird, it's like a ghost town as soon as the last pitch is thrown.
I like to revel in the win. ahhhhh. haha
What are we at the park for except to win? I'd trip my mother. I'd help her up, brush her off, tell her I'm sorry. But mother don't make it to third. -Leo Durocher
by fischean on Aug 12, 2009 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
nothing wrong with a good after party
it’s going to be funny though
200 posts for the game
200 posts for us afterwards
by caluofmn on Aug 12, 2009 11:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha, i don't think i can stick around for 200 posts
stupid saying i’d nanny at 6 am :(
at least I get to be around for the game tomorrow. Yayyy.
What are we at the park for except to win? I'd trip my mother. I'd help her up, brush her off, tell her I'm sorry. But mother don't make it to third. -Leo Durocher
by fischean on Aug 12, 2009 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
get a room
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by fetch9 on Aug 12, 2009 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
…..
What are we at the park for except to win? I'd trip my mother. I'd help her up, brush her off, tell her I'm sorry. But mother don't make it to third. -Leo Durocher
by fischean on Aug 12, 2009 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was waiting for that!
ha ha ha ha
by caluofmn on Aug 12, 2009 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ps
what do you guys want for a wedding present
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by fetch9 on Aug 12, 2009 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fine, lights out.
Have a good night, folks. Possibly see you around tomorrow.
What are we at the park for except to win? I'd trip my mother. I'd help her up, brush her off, tell her I'm sorry. But mother don't make it to third. -Leo Durocher
by fischean on Aug 12, 2009 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well this was entertaining!
People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring. ~Rogers Hornsby
by FoulJack on Aug 12, 2009 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
DAY GAME TOMORROW!
and once again, my productivity is going to suck at work
by caluofmn on Aug 12, 2009 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wish I could go on the internet at work.
/sadface
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by fetch9 on Aug 12, 2009 11:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd die if I couldn't
not really but you know what I mean…
gotta remember to block the time off so I can have no meetings during the game
by caluofmn on Aug 12, 2009 11:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dear baseball gods,
give them a break
Sincerely,
Twins fans
by Hjorvarthr on Aug 12, 2009 8:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
haha, they haven't said yet. But Dick and Bert said "benched", so maybe he was naughty.
What are we at the park for except to win? I'd trip my mother. I'd help her up, brush her off, tell her I'm sorry. But mother don't make it to third. -Leo Durocher
by fischean on Aug 12, 2009 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Apparently Casilla was never slotted to play, it was a typo.
poor Casilla.
What are we at the park for except to win? I'd trip my mother. I'd help her up, brush her off, tell her I'm sorry. But mother don't make it to third. -Leo Durocher
by fischean on Aug 12, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Screw it I’m watching this softball thing on ESPN2. Maybe there are some hotties.
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by fetch9 on Aug 12, 2009 8:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
In other news...
US lost to Mexico today in the WC qualifier. :\
What are we at the park for except to win? I'd trip my mother. I'd help her up, brush her off, tell her I'm sorry. But mother don't make it to third. -Leo Durocher
by fischean on Aug 12, 2009 8:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
sad day. Oh well, 1 goal loss in Azteca in all the heat with shitty refs isn’t too bad.
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by fetch9 on Aug 12, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So how 'bout that Health Care reform, eh?
People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring. ~Rogers Hornsby
by FoulJack on Aug 12, 2009 8:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I heard we were going to have to send the entire pitching staff in front of a "Death Panel."
Or maybe I was just hoping.
'Right now, I am going to urinate' -Tom Kelly
by sw mn guy on Aug 12, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ahh, maybe that was just hope
but that’s reform I can stand behind!
What are we at the park for except to win? I'd trip my mother. I'd help her up, brush her off, tell her I'm sorry. But mother don't make it to third. -Leo Durocher
by fischean on Aug 12, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well if this the DC comics universe
they’d just be brought back as Black Lanterns :/
by Hjorvarthr on Aug 12, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ha ha
the dead shall rise…
look it’s TC Bear
by caluofmn on Aug 12, 2009 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or maybe he can be like Kenny
and we can think of a way for him to ‘go’ everytime the Twins suck?
by caluofmn on Aug 12, 2009 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The M&M's
seem to have noticed we’re playing KC—hope they clue in everyone else…
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by sw mn guy on Aug 12, 2009 8:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think the memo was spread around last night
What are we at the park for except to win? I'd trip my mother. I'd help her up, brush her off, tell her I'm sorry. But mother don't make it to third. -Leo Durocher
by fischean on Aug 12, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yayyyy!
1-1
What are we at the park for except to win? I'd trip my mother. I'd help her up, brush her off, tell her I'm sorry. But mother don't make it to third. -Leo Durocher
by fischean on Aug 12, 2009 8:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
heck yeah!
These are the Twins I like seeing!
What are we at the park for except to win? I'd trip my mother. I'd help her up, brush her off, tell her I'm sorry. But mother don't make it to third. -Leo Durocher
by fischean on Aug 12, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully!
What are we at the park for except to win? I'd trip my mother. I'd help her up, brush her off, tell her I'm sorry. But mother don't make it to third. -Leo Durocher
by fischean on Aug 12, 2009 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow
Cuddy usually kills these rallies, lately.
'Right now, I am going to urinate' -Tom Kelly
by sw mn guy on Aug 12, 2009 8:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Credddddddddddeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
wooooooooooooooo
by Hjorvarthr on Aug 12, 2009 8:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Joe Crede!!!
Welcome back!!
What are we at the park for except to win? I'd trip my mother. I'd help her up, brush her off, tell her I'm sorry. But mother don't make it to third. -Leo Durocher
by fischean on Aug 12, 2009 8:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No lead is safe
with Liriano on the mound
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by fetch9 on Aug 12, 2009 8:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh, Settle Down.
The whole bullpen has his back.
'Right now, I am going to urinate' -Tom Kelly
by sw mn guy on Aug 12, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
so negative
let’s bask in the glory that this inning has been for a while first. :)
What are we at the park for except to win? I'd trip my mother. I'd help her up, brush her off, tell her I'm sorry. But mother don't make it to third. -Leo Durocher
by fischean on Aug 12, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Another Positive
I think Akeppelypse NOW! is fried for the evening after last night.
'Right now, I am going to urinate' -Tom Kelly
by sw mn guy on Aug 12, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the night keeps getting better!
What are we at the park for except to win? I'd trip my mother. I'd help her up, brush her off, tell her I'm sorry. But mother don't make it to third. -Leo Durocher
by fischean on Aug 12, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
gomez looks pissed because hes not playing
by TwinsFan1 on Aug 12, 2009 8:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he should be pissed
and he should be playing.
What are we at the park for except to win? I'd trip my mother. I'd help her up, brush her off, tell her I'm sorry. But mother don't make it to third. -Leo Durocher
by fischean on Aug 12, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was exactly right. Well said.
People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring. ~Rogers Hornsby
by FoulJack on Aug 12, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What is it with this team and bad facial hair
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by fetch9 on Aug 12, 2009 8:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow, a scoreless inning for Liriano
almost forgot what those looked like. :)
What are we at the park for except to win? I'd trip my mother. I'd help her up, brush her off, tell her I'm sorry. But mother don't make it to third. -Leo Durocher
by fischean on Aug 12, 2009 8:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
2 innings 4 K's.
It’s somthing positive!
YEAH!!
People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring. ~Rogers Hornsby
by FoulJack on Aug 12, 2009 8:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Big night for Denard?
I’m predicting yes!
What are we at the park for except to win? I'd trip my mother. I'd help her up, brush her off, tell her I'm sorry. But mother don't make it to third. -Leo Durocher
by fischean on Aug 12, 2009 8:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That's Great!
You came to the right place. Never mind my snarkasm.
'Right now, I am going to urinate' -Tom Kelly
by sw mn guy on Aug 12, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
heh.
i’m rooting for the Twins too.
What are we at the park for except to win? I'd trip my mother. I'd help her up, brush her off, tell her I'm sorry. But mother don't make it to third. -Leo Durocher
by fischean on Aug 12, 2009 9:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Heh-heh. Heh-heh.
That’s Cool.
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by sw mn guy on Aug 12, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm hoping I'm in the right place...
What are we at the park for except to win? I'd trip my mother. I'd help her up, brush her off, tell her I'm sorry. But mother don't make it to third. -Leo Durocher
by fischean on Aug 12, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
nope, go away.
by the way, Chelsea has already beaten Man U once this year.
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by fetch9 on Aug 12, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great play by O-Cab & Morneau
What are we at the park for except to win? I'd trip my mother. I'd help her up, brush her off, tell her I'm sorry. But mother don't make it to third. -Leo Durocher
by fischean on Aug 12, 2009 9:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
NICE INNING
I Heart Frankie.
People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring. ~Rogers Hornsby
by FoulJack on Aug 12, 2009 9:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dammit. That was supposed to have a * on either side of heart.
The way it is just looks kind of gheiygh.
People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring. ~Rogers Hornsby
by FoulJack on Aug 12, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who is this guy on the mound?
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by fetch9 on Aug 12, 2009 9:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Anti-Delmon is back!
and I’m still liking it!
What are we at the park for except to win? I'd trip my mother. I'd help her up, brush her off, tell her I'm sorry. But mother don't make it to third. -Leo Durocher
by fischean on Aug 12, 2009 9:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pretty soon he’ll be good enough to be a platoon player
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by fetch9 on Aug 12, 2009 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How did he get onto the field?
Did Gardy forget who he is? Did he screw up waxing LNP’s bats and this is his punishment?
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by sw mn guy on Aug 12, 2009 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow Punto is just BAD.
People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring. ~Rogers Hornsby
by FoulJack on Aug 12, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd sure like it if I could watch the Boys & Girls Club the entire game,
instead of the actual game.
by benhertz on Aug 12, 2009 9:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
keep watching, since that's all they've been talking about.
What are we at the park for except to win? I'd trip my mother. I'd help her up, brush her off, tell her I'm sorry. But mother don't make it to third. -Leo Durocher
by fischean on Aug 12, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
6-1
woooo Twins!
What are we at the park for except to win? I'd trip my mother. I'd help her up, brush her off, tell her I'm sorry. But mother don't make it to third. -Leo Durocher
by fischean on Aug 12, 2009 9:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
OCab is OKAY!
People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring. ~Rogers Hornsby
by FoulJack on Aug 12, 2009 9:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
21 game hitting streak for O-Cab!
What are we at the park for except to win? I'd trip my mother. I'd help her up, brush her off, tell her I'm sorry. But mother don't make it to third. -Leo Durocher
by fischean on Aug 12, 2009 9:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Liriano performing well so far, offense performing.
Yay Twins!
What are we at the park for except to win? I'd trip my mother. I'd help her up, brush her off, tell her I'm sorry. But mother don't make it to third. -Leo Durocher
by fischean on Aug 12, 2009 9:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So it's like Liriano went to the wizard
and got some pitching ability
by Hjorvarthr on Aug 12, 2009 9:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
wizard = KC Royals
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by fetch9 on Aug 12, 2009 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
KC Royals didn't stop Blackburn from sucking last night
What are we at the park for except to win? I'd trip my mother. I'd help her up, brush her off, tell her I'm sorry. But mother don't make it to third. -Leo Durocher
by fischean on Aug 12, 2009 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
5 innings 7 strikeouts just the HR and a walk
good work so far
by Hjorvarthr on Aug 12, 2009 9:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bannister gets lit up and will probably go 5 innings
yet none of our guys can do that?
by Hjorvarthr on Aug 12, 2009 9:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
When's the last time we've seen Nathan?
I’m starting to forget what he looks like…
What are we at the park for except to win? I'd trip my mother. I'd help her up, brush her off, tell her I'm sorry. But mother don't make it to third. -Leo Durocher
by fischean on Aug 12, 2009 9:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
last time was the time he came in when we were behind by three,
and he promptly gave up two more, remember?
by montanatwinsfan on Aug 12, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that might have been one of those uh...willfully forgotten moments.
What are we at the park for except to win? I'd trip my mother. I'd help her up, brush her off, tell her I'm sorry. But mother don't make it to third. -Leo Durocher
by fischean on Aug 12, 2009 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wandered over to Royals Review
and they’re talking about couscous and ramen, pro and con, mostly. I don’t blame them. Could have been us last night.
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by sw mn guy on Aug 12, 2009 9:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hahaha. Ramen, for sure.
says the college student. :)
What are we at the park for except to win? I'd trip my mother. I'd help her up, brush her off, tell her I'm sorry. But mother don't make it to third. -Leo Durocher
by fischean on Aug 12, 2009 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn't eat ramen for at least a decade after college.
Nor the little cheap frozen pizzas you get at the gas station. But couscous, I found, had an irresistible effect on the ladies. Never figured out why. Never cared why.
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by sw mn guy on Aug 12, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well, couscous implies an at least basic knowledge of cooking
so yeah, we’ll go for the couscous. :P
What are we at the park for except to win? I'd trip my mother. I'd help her up, brush her off, tell her I'm sorry. But mother don't make it to third. -Leo Durocher
by fischean on Aug 12, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That may have been it.
Fact is, it may be even easier than ramen. But one doesn’t tell everyone everything one knows.
'Right now, I am going to urinate' -Tom Kelly
by sw mn guy on Aug 12, 2009 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I will pretend I didn't read that
so the next guy I come upon that knows how to make couscous feels special.
What are we at the park for except to win? I'd trip my mother. I'd help her up, brush her off, tell her I'm sorry. But mother don't make it to third. -Leo Durocher
by fischean on Aug 12, 2009 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
couscous = gross
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by fetch9 on Aug 12, 2009 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well, we know where that love affair is going,
unless you’ve got some diamond earrings stashed away in your underwear drawer.
by montanatwinsfan on Aug 12, 2009 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
couscous, diamond earrings,
…
by montanatwinsfan on Aug 12, 2009 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Even though we've been in baseball hell the last couple weeks
They’ve been in baseball hell for a long time, so kudos for them to still supporting them
by Hjorvarthr on Aug 12, 2009 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
F@#K Liriano!
Just when I was getting excited that he would be moved to the pen, he comes out and throws a good one! Putz.
by montanatwinsfan on Aug 12, 2009 9:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think it'll be good for Manship
less pressure for him
If Liriano can keep this up for the rest of the year
by Hjorvarthr on Aug 12, 2009 9:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He didn't have control!
lame
What are we at the park for except to win? I'd trip my mother. I'd help her up, brush her off, tell her I'm sorry. But mother don't make it to third. -Leo Durocher
by fischean on Aug 12, 2009 9:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And of course Punto is the only hitless Twin
by Hjorvarthr on Aug 12, 2009 9:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It's the small things, Punto.
A sacrifice bunt would’ve sufficed.
by benhertz on Aug 12, 2009 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he's just making sure no one else has to do it.
what a nice guy
What are we at the park for except to win? I'd trip my mother. I'd help her up, brush her off, tell her I'm sorry. But mother don't make it to third. -Leo Durocher
by fischean on Aug 12, 2009 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He just does his job every night
Striking out looking and GIDP are his job, and he does it so well.
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
by cmathewson on Aug 12, 2009 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
19 outs on 80 pitches
Last night it took 80 pitches to get 9 outs.
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
by cmathewson on Aug 12, 2009 9:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Young and Gomez awkwardly refused to give ground to the other there in that bloop single,
Young beat Gomez because he is desperate to show something, and you could see the frustration in Gomez’ face.
by montanatwinsfan on Aug 12, 2009 9:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
but hey! Gomez is playing! :)
What are we at the park for except to win? I'd trip my mother. I'd help her up, brush her off, tell her I'm sorry. But mother don't make it to third. -Leo Durocher
by fischean on Aug 12, 2009 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually, that was Span, not Delmon.
Delmon’s back out of the game.
'Right now, I am going to urinate' -Tom Kelly
by sw mn guy on Aug 12, 2009 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
where he should be
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by fetch9 on Aug 12, 2009 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You mean Span & Gomez....
Gomez pinch-ran for Young… Young is not in the game anymore.
by DavidRF on Aug 12, 2009 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Would anyone be willing to trade Cuddyer to get some pitching help?
Let Delmon play RF or LF for a season or two until someone in the minors can replace him.
Sometimes players need playing time to mature. I think he can improve.
by benhertz on Aug 12, 2009 9:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I didn't feel like started a fanshot for this question.
by benhertz on Aug 12, 2009 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
there was one on that topic at the trade deadline,
ultimately, Cuddyer wouldn’t bring that much back by himself anyway.
by montanatwinsfan on Aug 12, 2009 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
maybe the Twins need to mention he also does magic?
by caluofmn on Aug 12, 2009 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he can cut people in half!
What are we at the park for except to win? I'd trip my mother. I'd help her up, brush her off, tell her I'm sorry. But mother don't make it to third. -Leo Durocher
by fischean on Aug 12, 2009 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
according to last year's commercial
he just can’t put them back together…
love me some Twins ads
by caluofmn on Aug 12, 2009 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
best ads around, for sure
What are we at the park for except to win? I'd trip my mother. I'd help her up, brush her off, tell her I'm sorry. But mother don't make it to third. -Leo Durocher
by fischean on Aug 12, 2009 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
* starting, * fanpost
damn it. nevermind.
by benhertz on Aug 12, 2009 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Denard didn't like being fanned by John Bale
And he shouldn’t.
'Right now, I am going to urinate' -Tom Kelly
by sw mn guy on Aug 12, 2009 9:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Matt Guerrier
so impressive this year. A few bad moments, but overall…excellent.
What are we at the park for except to win? I'd trip my mother. I'd help her up, brush her off, tell her I'm sorry. But mother don't make it to third. -Leo Durocher
by fischean on Aug 12, 2009 10:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
better than the wave
or boom sticks
by caluofmn on Aug 12, 2009 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Interesting how much more wittily sardonic you all are in a blowout loss,
and how quietly contemplative in a blowout win.
by montanatwinsfan on Aug 12, 2009 10:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sarcasm is better
when you’re losing
by Hjorvarthr on Aug 12, 2009 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sarcasm is a coping mechanism.
What are we at the park for except to win? I'd trip my mother. I'd help her up, brush her off, tell her I'm sorry. But mother don't make it to third. -Leo Durocher
by fischean on Aug 12, 2009 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
my wit needs a day off
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by fetch9 on Aug 12, 2009 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
...how many days off has it had now?
What are we at the park for except to win? I'd trip my mother. I'd help her up, brush her off, tell her I'm sorry. But mother don't make it to third. -Leo Durocher
by fischean on Aug 12, 2009 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha that was good.
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by fetch9 on Aug 12, 2009 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was a wierd play
But it was all in the master plan of victory
by Hjorvarthr on Aug 12, 2009 10:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
LNP is a mad scientist
on his off days
by Hjorvarthr on Aug 12, 2009 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ooh, that one's pretty good.
I was riffing on Manship (of fools) but I didn’t think I had it yet.
'Right now, I am going to urinate' -Tom Kelly
by sw mn guy on Aug 12, 2009 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now here's where you have to feel bad for Royals fans
They’re bringing in Jamey Wright to follow John Bale? Not only are these guys bad, they’re OLD. And they weren’t ever really great to begin with. What would prevent them from bringing up about 5 pitchers from Omaha?
'Right now, I am going to urinate' -Tom Kelly
by sw mn guy on Aug 12, 2009 10:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Brian Buchanan (DH) has pitched in 2 games for the Omaha Royals
I don’t think anyone is ready in AAA.
by benhertz on Aug 12, 2009 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh My Goodness.
You’re kidding, right? Brian Buchanan in Omaha? Wow. That’s just wrong. On so many levels. What exactly would be the point of keeping him on the roster in Omaha?
'Right now, I am going to urinate' -Tom Kelly
by sw mn guy on Aug 12, 2009 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
so what's our excuse
when we bring in Dunsening, followed by Crain?
by caluofmn on Aug 12, 2009 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
C'mon Crede!
How ’bout an encore homer!
by benhertz on Aug 12, 2009 10:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
a base hit is ok, too :)
What are we at the park for except to win? I'd trip my mother. I'd help her up, brush her off, tell her I'm sorry. But mother don't make it to third. -Leo Durocher
by fischean on Aug 12, 2009 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2009/08/doug-davis-claimed-on-waivers.html
Twins?
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by fetch9 on Aug 12, 2009 10:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ok, why the hell can’t i post a link
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by fetch9 on Aug 12, 2009 10:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
highlight the text, hit the link button, paste the link in, hit post. Ta-da.
What are we at the park for except to win? I'd trip my mother. I'd help her up, brush her off, tell her I'm sorry. But mother don't make it to third. -Leo Durocher
by fischean on Aug 12, 2009 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that didn't work last time I tried that method.
by montanatwinsfan on Aug 12, 2009 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's weird
Cause it works for me. :)
What are we at the park for except to win? I'd trip my mother. I'd help her up, brush her off, tell her I'm sorry. But mother don't make it to third. -Leo Durocher
by fischean on Aug 12, 2009 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha, skillz
What are we at the park for except to win? I'd trip my mother. I'd help her up, brush her off, tell her I'm sorry. But mother don't make it to third. -Leo Durocher
by fischean on Aug 12, 2009 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
agreed
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by fetch9 on Aug 12, 2009 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It can't be in the subject line
It has to be in the text box part.
What are we at the park for except to win? I'd trip my mother. I'd help her up, brush her off, tell her I'm sorry. But mother don't make it to third. -Leo Durocher
by fischean on Aug 12, 2009 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am not sure what you're doing
but it’s wrong.
What are we at the park for except to win? I'd trip my mother. I'd help her up, brush her off, tell her I'm sorry. But mother don't make it to third. -Leo Durocher
by fischean on Aug 12, 2009 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
nerd
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by fetch9 on Aug 12, 2009 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
sorry that I understand technology
:(
- cough * jealousy * cough *
What are we at the park for except to win? I'd trip my mother. I'd help her up, brush her off, tell her I'm sorry. But mother don't make it to third. -Leo Durocher
by fischean on Aug 12, 2009 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Joe Nathan!!!
Haven’t seen you in a loooong time.
What are we at the park for except to win? I'd trip my mother. I'd help her up, brush her off, tell her I'm sorry. But mother don't make it to third. -Leo Durocher
by fischean on Aug 12, 2009 10:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
twitchy, maybe, but just as effective as ever :)
What are we at the park for except to win? I'd trip my mother. I'd help her up, brush her off, tell her I'm sorry. But mother don't make it to third. -Leo Durocher
by fischean on Aug 12, 2009 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh Montana.
We are going to have to find an 11 year old to teach you computer skills.
People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring. ~Rogers Hornsby
by FoulJack on Aug 12, 2009 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
my daughter is 4,
she could probably help soon.
by montanatwinsfan on Aug 12, 2009 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That is a fun age. Mostly because it is not 2.
People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring. ~Rogers Hornsby
by FoulJack on Aug 12, 2009 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
A puff of brimstone
but it worked.
'Right now, I am going to urinate' -Tom Kelly
by sw mn guy on Aug 12, 2009 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
not that difficult, was it?
haha
What are we at the park for except to win? I'd trip my mother. I'd help her up, brush her off, tell her I'm sorry. But mother don't make it to third. -Leo Durocher
by fischean on Aug 12, 2009 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The worst words to hear as a Twins fan
“And that loads the bases for Nick Punto”
by Twins Limey on Aug 12, 2009 10:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
when I hit the link icon
it merely offers the URL, but no other option. When I fanpost, it works for me gives me a URL option and a text option.
here on comment section, no coment or text option, just URL.
by montanatwinsfan on Aug 12, 2009 10:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You just highlight the text that you want to use to link
and then paste the URL in. You write the text before you paste the URL.
What are we at the park for except to win? I'd trip my mother. I'd help her up, brush her off, tell her I'm sorry. But mother don't make it to third. -Leo Durocher
by fischean on Aug 12, 2009 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
shit I got it,
does that mean someone is going to try and burn me at the stake!?
by montanatwinsfan on Aug 12, 2009 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We'll be nice and let it slide this time
but next time….
What are we at the park for except to win? I'd trip my mother. I'd help her up, brush her off, tell her I'm sorry. But mother don't make it to third. -Leo Durocher
by fischean on Aug 12, 2009 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am still wondering who the 1,000,000th visitor was.
People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring. ~Rogers Hornsby
by FoulJack on Aug 12, 2009 10:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, that'll work.
And the Tigres got pasted. Unfortunately it looks like the Sox are on the verge of getting over on King Felix, but it’s early yet in Seattle.
'Right now, I am going to urinate' -Tom Kelly
by sw mn guy on Aug 12, 2009 10:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good. Felix got out of it scoreless.
'Right now, I am going to urinate' -Tom Kelly
by sw mn guy on Aug 12, 2009 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully the Sox lose again
Just to give us a bit of false hope :)
What are we at the park for except to win? I'd trip my mother. I'd help her up, brush her off, tell her I'm sorry. But mother don't make it to third. -Leo Durocher
by fischean on Aug 12, 2009 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
false hope, the best kind.
second only to delusional hope.
by montanatwinsfan on Aug 12, 2009 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It feels nice to win again.
I remember when this used to happen the majority of the time. Odd. Seems so long ago.
But no, we will not be sad tonight, for we are now only 3 games under .500!
People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring. ~Rogers Hornsby
by FoulJack on Aug 12, 2009 10:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
4 GB
right?
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by fetch9 on Aug 12, 2009 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Eh, not sure.
People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring. ~Rogers Hornsby
by FoulJack on Aug 12, 2009 11:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep, Tigers lost.
What are we at the park for except to win? I'd trip my mother. I'd help her up, brush her off, tell her I'm sorry. But mother don't make it to third. -Leo Durocher
by fischean on Aug 12, 2009 11:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and the dream we still have a chance can continue...
by caluofmn on Aug 12, 2009 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
like montana said
false hope is the best kind.
What are we at the park for except to win? I'd trip my mother. I'd help her up, brush her off, tell her I'm sorry. But mother don't make it to third. -Leo Durocher
by fischean on Aug 12, 2009 11:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Indeed, for it puts buts in the seats...
….to prevent cutting payroll.
So what did Liriano do tonight different? I was not able to follow the game very closely, but it seems like was reaching back to his old good form.
by MNPundit on Aug 13, 2009 7:17 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
looked to me like he was just hitting his spots
I was worried after the 1st run allowed but he still looked calm.
by caluofmn on Aug 13, 2009 10:36 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yay Twins!
now don’t forget how to win over night
by caluofmn on Aug 12, 2009 11:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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