Game 114: Kansas City Royals @ Minnesota Twins
by Adam Peterson on Aug 13, 2009 12:00 PM EDT
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Know Thine Enemy: Royals Review
After splitting the first two games against Kansas City (6-14 L, 7-1 W), the Twins look to take the rubber game of the series this afternoon at the Metrodome. After a stellar performance from Francisco Liriano last night (7 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 8 SO, 1 BB), the Twins look to Carl Pavano to start the ball rolling toward some degree of consistency in the starting rotation.
Some additional notes of interest:
- Delmon Young is on fire, finally. He's on a 6 game hitting streak, batting .333 (8 for 24) with 6 runs, 2 HR and 4 RBI since August 4th. Delmon is driving the ball with authority, and at least over the past three games, he's given us a glimpse of that long awaited power stroke. However, he is 2 for 23 (.087) for his career against Gil Meche, so we could see a Span-Gomez-Cuddyer configuration in the outfield.
- Michael Cuddyer has destroyed Meche over his career, going 7 for 13 (.538) with a HR and 3 RBI. Let's hope his success continues.
Starting Pitchers
With one start as a member of the Minnesota Twins under his belt, Carl Pavano looks like the real deal. While his season totals (5.09 ERA, 155 hits allowed in 132.2 IP), Carl's peripherals tell a different story, as his FIP (4.18) is much lower than his ERA. The hits allowed appear to be driven by a high .326 BABIP, resulting in approximately an extra 10 hits allowed over the season. In addition to the hits, Pavano's HR/FB (11.9%) and 65.9% strand rate are also below career averages. However, this afternoon's start could be a problem for Pavano. As good as he has been against Detroit so far in 2009, he has been hit hard by the Royals to the tune of an 8.64 ERA in 3 starts this season.
This afternoon's start will be the first for Gil Meche since returning from the DL due to a back injury. Meche entered the 2009 season as the Royals #2 starter, behind Zack Greinke and ahead of last night's starter, Brian Bannister. Reports indicate that Meche will be limited to between 90 and 100 pitches today, so look for the Twins hitters to be a little more patient than usual in an attempt to knock Meche out early and get to the Royals' AL-worst bullpen (5.16 ERA) to do some damage in the 5th inning and beyond.
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Twins lineup
1. Span – CF
2. O-Cab – SS
3. Mauer – DH
4. Docmore – 1B
5. Kubs – LF
6. Cuddles – RF
7. Credo – 3B
8. Reddawg – C
9. Funto – 2B
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any of us." - Kirby Puckett
Has
Casilla been claimed on waivers or what?
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any of us." - Kirby Puckett
I would think yesterday's "misprint" was insulting enough
but not playing again…ouch.
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
Why would he be insulted?
Seems reasonable that you have to bat better than .172/.266/.219 in order to “expect” to play. These guys are pros…
Funto
Is that a more fun version of LNP?
by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Aug 13, 2009 12:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Pavano day :)
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
Gardy hates you :(
sorry
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
I don't know
he really should be played 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
Numbers
Mauer is DH so Kubel needs to grab a glove and Span is our leadoff hitter and Cuddyer kills Meche so no room for Go-Go or Delmon.
victim of Delmon being on a hot streak right now?
by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Aug 13, 2009 12:54 PM EDT up reply actions
nevermind
should have checked that Delmon wasn’t there either before posting that
by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Aug 13, 2009 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Mauer is the DH
so Kubel in LF, Cuddyer crushes Meche, and we don’t want to sit Span.
by Adam Peterson on Aug 13, 2009 1:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Im an idiot
I didn’t see that Delmon wasn’t in there either.
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Let's go boys!
Remember you guys Do Not suck and you are playing the ROYALS
Win Twins…
my productivity is already sinking fast
productivity is overrated anyway
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
I had heard this last weekend
that Pavano had been pushed back a day and was starting against Cleve-Land. No?
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
Nope.
apparently he told Gardy he wanted to start today.
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
Gomez will pinch run and be defensive replacement for Kubel again
I’m almost certain that will happen at some point in the game. That’s actually good managing by Gardy, give him a little credit.
I agree.
Assuming Kubel gets on base later in the game…
by Adam Peterson on Aug 13, 2009 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions
If he gets out, they just skip the pinch-run part...
Depending on when Kubel is due up next, they’ll bring in Gomez in the 7th/8th/9th. There might be a judgement call between Kubes bat and Gomez’ glove if Kubes is due to bat in the 9th, but if Kubes bats in the 7th, its an easy sub.
This game is on TV?
Screw it, I’m skipping my last day of work.
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just hope he has no plans to go 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
haha oops!
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
it's only the first inning.
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
wayyy better than Tuesday
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
yeah, go to work,
and do what Caluofmn and I are doing…very little.
by montanatwinsfan on Aug 13, 2009 1:13 PM EDT up reply actions
except I have no internet there
we have a radio, but I’m not sure I want to subject myself to that
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Pavano looks like he has gas out there today.
by montanatwinsfan on Aug 13, 2009 1:14 PM EDT reply actions
gas pains, that is.
constant frowny, scrunchy face.
by montanatwinsfan on Aug 13, 2009 1:15 PM EDT up reply actions
I mailed a link of that article to my mom...
Because my mom makes tuna casserole and all…
She didn’t get it. She said she’s been to the dome and didn’t notice the smell. :-)
haha does your mom know what The Onion is??
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
Actually she does...
Even explaining it to her, she still seemed a bit perplexed.
I guess you just don’t make jokes about her tuna casserole. :-)
maybe that's just his normal face. :\
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
how did DeJesus
triple to shallow center?
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any of us." - Kirby Puckett
and where was Span
on all this?
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any of us." - Kirby Puckett
Span doesnt
like Meche:
2-13 career
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any of us." - Kirby Puckett
O-Cab loves
Meche:
10-28, 1 2B, 1 HR, 7 RBI
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any of us." - Kirby Puckett
Morneau with a weak dribbler up 3rd for an out.
This guy stinks at 1st. He’s nowhere near as good as Mauer!
by montanatwinsfan on Aug 13, 2009 1:23 PM EDT reply actions
true,
but the two of ’em together in a package deal could get us a good RH RP.
by montanatwinsfan on Aug 13, 2009 1:27 PM EDT up reply actions
if we had traded
Puckett after the 91 season, we would be a winning team right now.
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any of us." - Kirby Puckett
Cuddyer has even
less trade value than Delmon…whats up with a weak popup to second? That is not acceptable.
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any of us." - Kirby Puckett
Twins career vs Meche
Span: 2-13
O-Cab: 10-28, 1 2B, 1 HR, 7 RBI
Mauer: 5-17, 1 HR, 6 RBI
Morneau: 10-33, 2 2B, 2 HR, 8 RBI
Kubs: 5-24, 3 2B, 1 RBI
Cuddyer: 7-13, 1 2B, 1 HR, 3 RBI
Crede: 3-18, 2 2B
Redmond: 1-6
Funto: 5-24, 2 2B, 1 RBI
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any of us." - Kirby Puckett
so far
we are seeing another Liriano performance (minus Ks)…first inning run, then buckle up.
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any of us." - Kirby Puckett
alright...
I spoke to soon. KNOCK ON WOOD!!!!
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any of us." - Kirby Puckett
I agree
lets just skip Funto….
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any of us." - Kirby Puckett
that very well could
be…still doesnt make sense though for when he hit that homer, so long ago, in jumping bean Texas.
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any of us." - Kirby Puckett
Gordon was a can't miss prospect at one point
Bust? Or is there a chance he’ll get healthy and start hitting.
a definate bust
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any of us." - Kirby Puckett
no effing way
the guy picked before him is a bust
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Pavano does look a little testy out there
He kinda looks like he would be a jerk if you met him on the street.
Unless,
when you met him on the street you had a small dime bag and a 6-pack of Bud Light.
by montanatwinsfan on Aug 13, 2009 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions
or a dish of steaming hot tuna casserole!
by montanatwinsfan on Aug 13, 2009 1:42 PM EDT up reply actions
sadly,
my wife is from New York City. She just doesn’t get the tuna casserole thing and wont eat it when I get nostalgic for home and make myself up a family sized batch.
next time I should try some couscous
by montanatwinsfan on Aug 13, 2009 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions
its just too
little too late…
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any of us." - Kirby Puckett
They have had Pavano's number this year
by Adam Peterson on Aug 13, 2009 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Apparently not.
He was originally scheduled to pitch tomorrow with Duensing or Swarzak today. Looks like they should have kept it that way.
by Twins Territory on Aug 13, 2009 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Pavano is only good against the Tigers apparently.
by Twins Territory on Aug 13, 2009 1:47 PM EDT reply actions
Yeah, decided not to forego my noon time basketball game.
Maybe after lunch it’ll look up again.
by montanatwinsfan on Aug 13, 2009 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Ill probably throw a kid against the wall. You know, the usual.
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sad
but not as sad as being down 3 runs to the ROYALS!
I’m seeing another bad day for TC Bear again…
death by t-shirt gun was a bad way to go for TC
but losing the game and the series at home against the ROYALS???
it will have to be worse… maybe death by Dome Dog?
fans streaming through the concourse
“how dare you smile, you bear!”
“you think this is funny? see my kid is crying b/c the Twins suck so bad!”
“get him!”
all that would be left is tuffs of fur…
This is embarrassing to be getting our asses kicked by the Royals. The last time they won a series against an American League team was the first week of May. If the playoffs weren’t out of the picture before, they will be by weekends end.
by Twins Territory on Aug 13, 2009 2:11 PM EDT reply actions
Oh
And the last road series victory for the deadly Royals? May 3rd against the Twins.
by Twins Territory on Aug 13, 2009 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions
They did a video feature before the game on him. Something with the DQ Day.
by Twins Territory on Aug 13, 2009 2:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah
The kid in the video said he wanted to be a broadcaster. I’m guessing that’s why they brought him to the game, etc.
by Twins Territory on Aug 13, 2009 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah... giving up a big inning stinks...
But the offense doesn’t even appear to be clawing its way back either. The occasional run in these situations just to show that they are still alive would be nice.
I’d love to see Gardy just start ripping the team’s play. Maybe that’ll get them fired up. They ask for a player, get Cabrera (who has done a great job), and then they don’t play well themselves.
by Twins Territory on Aug 13, 2009 2:23 PM EDT reply actions
stupid work
talk to you guys later, hopefully my exit is our good luck charm
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Indeed...
Joe Mauer is good.
"There are only two things that are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." - Albert Einstein
Also...
"There are only two things that are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." - Albert Einstein
boo Cuddyer
he is the AntiClutch to Mauer’s Baby Jesus
by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Aug 13, 2009 2:50 PM EDT reply actions
Sounded like he gave it a ride, at least
I’m just listening on the radio, but there was a definite “Oooh!” from the crowd on Cuddyer’s hit.
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that's good
I’m only on gameday, so I couldn’t tell how well he hit that
by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Aug 13, 2009 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Back to back walks
C’mon rally!
by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Aug 13, 2009 3:01 PM EDT reply actions
Intentional Out...
We could just have him take three practice swings in the batters box and be done with it.
Punto
is a worthless player. Twice this week he has failed to get a bunt down. Then he pouts his way to the dugout.
by Twins Territory on Aug 13, 2009 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions
QFT
I used to be a big Punto backer because of his hustle, etc… Of course, at one time he could put down a bunt.
Me too
At least I wasn’t a hater like many Twins fans have been for a while. I can’t take it anymore. I would rather have Luis Rodriquez back. I am sick of his defense being an excuse for him even having a job. His defense is not as good as most people think.
I've never publicly bashed Punto.
But now, when he can’t hardly hit .200, can’t get a bunt down, and doesn’t play all that spectacular defense, I’m sick of it. The Twins are paying him $4 million this year and next, and they could get so many better players for that money.
by Twins Territory on Aug 13, 2009 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions
4 million
he should buy 4 million DQ blizzards today b/c he ddoesn’t deserve one penny of that money
At least he’d be helping some cause.
by Twins Territory on Aug 13, 2009 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions
his defense this year hasn't even been that good
I could defend him last year, when he was hitting a lot better and playing a much better defense. But this year he isn’t really doing anything right…
by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Aug 13, 2009 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Agreed.
His UZR this season at shortstop is only 0.8.
by Twins Territory on Aug 13, 2009 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions
I can't get over Punto
Why does he play. I bet gardy just patted him on the ass in the dugout “nice try”
I'd rather see Casilla.
He gives you a better chance than Punto.
by Twins Territory on Aug 13, 2009 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah
But I have more of his clutch hits on memory than any from Punto (have there been any from Punto?).
by Twins Territory on Aug 13, 2009 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Selective memory...
Casilla’s clutch stats are awful. Just brutal. Punto beat Casilla for the 2B job fair and square.
Punto’s just been slightly less worse for longer.
At this point...
The Twins may as well be looking in old Britain… Jesse, wanna play second base?
"There are only two things that are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." - Albert Einstein
Nobody knows.
He continues to find his way in the lineup when he can barely hit .200 and can’t get a single bunt down.
by Twins Territory on Aug 13, 2009 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions
yes LNP is Gardy's secret love child
Gardy was attracted to the hustle and grittiness of LNP’s mother. She was such a gamer…
by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Aug 13, 2009 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm blaming Punto if we lose.
I know Span walked, but he took away any momentum they had.
by Twins Territory on Aug 13, 2009 3:08 PM EDT reply actions
Failed bunt by Punto,
I don’t believe you.
by montanatwinsfan on Aug 13, 2009 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions
I know, I know, it sounds ridiculous
but it actually happened. With only one out and runnerS on to boot.
Lets take the lead Justin!
"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.
Bremer gives Punto a pass
And why not. I love how he stated Span’s walk basically made Punto’s failed bunt a non issue.
HAHAHA!
"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.
That’s what I don’t like. He always gets a pass because of something.
by Twins Territory on Aug 13, 2009 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Wouldn’t you think Punto would have taken some bunting practice after Sunday’s failure?
by Twins Territory on Aug 13, 2009 3:27 PM EDT reply actions
you would think
but no matter how he fails Gardy is on the top step giving him the Atta Boy ass slap (trademark pending)
What's the replay show?
Good call?
"You should enter a ballpark like you enter a church." - Bill "Spaceman" Lee
Wow..
That was a great call. The ball beat him by a mile, but the ump got it right.
by Twins Territory on Aug 13, 2009 3:28 PM EDT reply actions
i think you're taking his awesomeness for granted
by montanatwinsfan on Aug 13, 2009 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions
The thing with Morneau is he’ll go on a slump one week and then the next hit 5 HR, drive in 12 and be the player of the week.
by Twins Territory on Aug 13, 2009 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Clutch hit by Cuddyer?
Don’t hold your breathe. Look for some pitches in the dirt.
by Twins Territory on Aug 13, 2009 3:29 PM EDT reply actions
It's all or nothing with him.
(Hoping for the All!)
by Twins Territory on Aug 13, 2009 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Bottom of the order next. This are looking gloomy. The Tigers lead and we’ll be back to five back.
by Twins Territory on Aug 13, 2009 3:32 PM EDT reply actions
I blame
The Red Sox. Christ, they have JJ Redick in the outfield for them today.
I don’t even recognize the Red Sox anymore.
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Yeah. We’re so much worse than that, but I’ll take having a chance. I’m not sure they’re going to do it though.
by Twins Territory on Aug 13, 2009 3:34 PM EDT reply actions
yeah if we were in the AL East,
there would be a lot of pressure to have been sellers at the break and we dont have a lot to sell other than maybe Nathan and/or Cuddyer.
It would be sad.
by montanatwinsfan on Aug 13, 2009 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Cuddyer
Proves almost every game why he should not be traded ever.
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He’s having a solid year in the field and at the plate (hitting above his career average). It just seems like he strikes out too much in clutch situations and more so on pitches in the dirt.
by Twins Territory on Aug 13, 2009 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Nice throw, 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.
he has one more AB
he’ll have time for more runs to drive in :)
by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Aug 13, 2009 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey statheads, a question
Does the UZR or any other defensive stat take into consideration throwing? I can imagine how a stat can be created to judge the range of a fielder, but how do you judge throwing? Seems like Cuddy’s defensive value would be helped by a way to statistically judge his ability to throw runners out/ keep runners from even trying to advance in the first place.
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HERE COMES YOGI!
"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.
I believe the UZR takes into consideration throwing, but I thought I read not for outfielders.
by Twins Territory on Aug 13, 2009 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Joe Crede sucks - end of story.
"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.
Batting.
"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.
True.
A 3 run homer doesn’t make up for a .237 average.
"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.
The .237 average argument doesn’t work. If you were expecting much more when he was signed, you were dreaming. His career average is .250.
by Twins Territory on Aug 13, 2009 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions
power, especially in the # 5, 6, or 7 slot
can make up for a lack of average.
by montanatwinsfan on Aug 13, 2009 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions
He's about average at the plate...
Weak contact, good discipline… still mediocre OBP, but got some pop. In all, his OPS+ tends to hover around 100…
Solid glove with average bat at 3B has value. He’s worth keeping around until Valencia is ready.
the Twins didn't sign for avg
they signed him for his power. It would be nice if he were at .250 but asking for any more than that and you’re playing fantasy baseball
I wouldn’t say he sucks. He has 15 HR and 44 RBI this season in 80 games. Plus he has the best UZR among all 3B in baseball.
by Twins Territory on Aug 13, 2009 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, I miss Mike Lamb.
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I wish they'd eat...
you-know-who’s contract for next season.
by Twins Territory on Aug 13, 2009 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Gomez
Is seriously 11 years old, it’s so awesome.
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Good AB, Harris!
"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.
I doubt it.
"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.
Is John Gordon on vacation?
Is it just Black Jack and Dazzle Man in the TRN booth today? Gordo’s not sick or anything, is he?
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I'm also wondering this
Say what you want about Gordo, but he’s about a bazillion times the play-by-play man that Gladden is.
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It's sad for the Royals that they keep having to use Soria for 2 inning saves
But it’s even more sad for the Twins that we couldn’t score off of their horrible bullpen
by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Aug 13, 2009 3:52 PM EDT reply actions
Positives
We have the 3 guys we want up in the bot 9
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uh oh...
Jesse Crain is coming on. White flag?
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They should have used him last night and Guerrier today.
by Twins Territory on Aug 13, 2009 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions
That makes way too much sense.
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it seems like daily.
"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.
What the hell is this?
Didn’t we use our two best relievers yesterday in a 6 run game? And now we have a HIGH leverage 1-run situation and we go to the Crainwreck?
We are 1-46 when trailing after 8 innings..
says the Dazzel Man.
That is a SUCK stat.
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
I wonder who has the best record and what that is...
"You should enter a ballpark like you enter a church." - Bill "Spaceman" Lee
i wonder what most of the bottom of MLB's record is, like
the bottom 10 teams or so. Probably similar to 1-46
my guess is the Yankees have the best
they seem to have a lot of late game come back victories, at least recently.
by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Aug 13, 2009 4:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Does Cabrera have a hit today?
"You should enter a ballpark like you enter a church." - Bill "Spaceman" Lee
just tuned in a little while ago.
"You should enter a ballpark like you enter a church." - Bill "Spaceman" Lee
Yes
"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.
Oy... Kubel
"There are only two things that are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." - Albert Einstein
Defensive subs are key.
Favorite Comedians: Mike Birbiglia, Doug Benson, Daniel Tosh, Delmon Young in Left Field.
I was thinking, “Why isn’t Gomez in”. But Kubel could bat next inning and his bat could be a key to a comeback.
by Twins Territory on Aug 13, 2009 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah...
If they take out Kubel, that puts Gomez in the five hole next inning, in a potential clutch spot.
"There are only two things that are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." - Albert Einstein
Kubel just made the mistake that Cuddyer did back in Oakland. Do NOT dive for the ball in a one-run game. Play it on a bounce and allow the single.
by Twins Territory on Aug 13, 2009 4:02 PM EDT reply actions
Who is worse?
Kubel or Delmon in LF?
Kubel’s look way more sad than Delmon’s F ups.
Favorite Comedians: Mike Birbiglia, Doug Benson, Daniel Tosh, Delmon Young in Left Field.
Kubel Defense = bad triple at a bad time.
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
They can't put Go-go in.
He’s busy warming up pitchers in the bullpen today because Redmond and Mauer are both in the game.
"You should enter a ballpark like you enter a church." - Bill "Spaceman" Lee
They should give two thirds of that triple to Kubel
"There are only two things that are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." - Albert Einstein
Crain
IMPRESSIVE.
Favorite Comedians: Mike Birbiglia, Doug Benson, Daniel Tosh, Delmon Young in Left Field.
Swell inning for Crainwreck.
"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.
Is there hope for Crain?
Can he rebound next year?
"You should enter a ballpark like you enter a church." - Bill "Spaceman" Lee
He'll rebound this year, my friend.
"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.
a little too late
to matter, I’m afraid.
"You should enter a ballpark like you enter a church." - Bill "Spaceman" Lee
Jason Kubel owes Crain dinner
"There are only two things that are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." - Albert Einstein
We need a nickname for Crain when he is good
All I can think of is Crainium
by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Aug 13, 2009 4:08 PM EDT reply actions
UCraine?
"There are only two things that are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." - Albert Einstein
Ha!
"There are only two things that are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." - Albert Einstein
(sigh)
"There are only two things that are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." - Albert Einstein
especially the way they've been playing since May.
"You should enter a ballpark like you enter a church." - Bill "Spaceman" Lee
Well, that sucked.
"There are only two things that are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." - Albert Einstein
What the f*&%
My poor heart cannot take much more of this season. Off to work, maybe the screaming kids will calm my nerves.
FUCK!
"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.
How the hell are we supposed to make the damn playoffs if we can't beat the friggin' Royals!?
"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.
Oh, thanks! =)
"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.
If I was at that game I'd be booing
those last few innings were pretty sad
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 Aug 13, 2009 4:18 PM EDT reply actions
Did you just compare me to Chicago fans?
I’m insulted
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 Aug 13, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Can the Twins
find an injury on Redmond so they can call up Morales
bench Punto… forever
I can’t think of anything else
We actually have to pay Punto for another year of this nonsense!
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
close eyes, pinch nose, and swallow
at this point I don’t see how anyone can argue that playing him is better than having him ride the bench.
He failed 2 bunts, 2! His defense is not winning any web gems either.
Personally I’d rather see Harris out there so they have potentially a better hitter. If not Harris, then someone else but at this point hasn’t LNP played himself out of the job?
Next year we're no longer paying Mike Lamb
So, next year those wasted dollars can go to Punto while he’s the one playing for the Buffalo Bisons.
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