Game 131: White Sox at Twins
by Jon Marthaler on Aug 31, 2009 6:00 PM EDT
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PrintChicago White Sox at Minnesota Twins, Aug 31, 2009 8:10 PM EDT
Every game's important now, whether it's against the Sox or some out-of-division team. With Minnesota ahead of Chicago, this one hardly matters as an AL Central matchup - it's just that the Twins need to somehow make up games on the Tigers.
First Pitch: 7:10pm CDT
TV: FSN
Radio: Twins Radio Network
Know Thine Enemy: South Side Sox
Probable Starters
He hasn't won in eight straight starts. During that span, he has an 8.22 ERA, is allowing nearly two baserunners per inning, and has made it as far as the seventh inning just three times. It all started with the All-Star break, followed by that 14-13 disaster in Oakland, and Blackburn hasn't recovered since. In other words: hope all you want, but when he's been on the mound lately, things get ugly, fast.
Floyd had a momentary scare last start, when he felt some pain in his hip but stayed in the game. He's been downplaying the injury, but we'll see how he reacts. In August, he's had four quality starts in five attempts - but is just 2-2, as the Sox can't score any runs for him (they've plated two or fewer in 11 of his 26 starts this year).
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Win Twins!
The Tigers lost earlier, so a win would be huge tonight
by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Aug 31, 2009 6:15 PM EDT reply actions
Some division news - the Royals are still dedicated to losing
Royals extend Dayton Moore through 2014 .
“Beat that, Nationals!” says the Royals front office.
by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Aug 31, 2009 6:20 PM EDT reply actions
WHAT?
With Minnesota ahead of Chicago, this one hardly matters as an AL Central matchup – it’s just that the Twins need to somehow make up games on the Tigers.
I know we are getting down to fewer and fewer games, but the sox are just 1.5 behind us. If we are still in it then I can’t see how they aren’t. And besides, on another note, the AL Central matchups are also key because we have proven over and over again this season that we can’t beat the AL East teams and we are lucky to take a series against the West…we gotta take the AL Central series…
by montanatwinsfan on Aug 31, 2009 6:25 PM EDT reply actions
+1
The Sox aren’t out of it yet. Let’s not get ahead of ourselves
by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Aug 31, 2009 6:35 PM EDT up reply actions
I agree
I’m not counting the Sox out yet. A series win here would really give us 2nd for sure and put us in a better position to catch the Tiggers.
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
by less cowbell, more 'neau on Aug 31, 2009 6:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Unrelated statistics question
Say, hypothetically, that I keep hearing the argument that Mauer is not an everyday catcher and therefore should not win the MVP (remember, I said hypothetically…I’m sure no one would EVER make this silly argument). I would like to find out how many games he has started at catcher (or innings caught…just something separating out catching innings from DH innings). Any thoughts on how I can calculate/ find this? I’m sure it’s someplace obvious, but so far my searching has turned up nada…
Fangraphs is great for that
Their Twins page is here. Just click a position to see how many games each player at that position has for the season.
So far, Mauer has 84 games (375 PA) as catcher, and 21 games (99 PA) as DH.
by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Aug 31, 2009 6:41 PM EDT up reply actions
To further debunk that argument,
compare other top notch catcher’s percentage of games started at “C” vs. Mauer’s. I’m sure that as a percentage he is not far behind any so called “everyday” catcher. Don’t all catchers get some significant days off during the course of the season?
by montanatwinsfan on Aug 31, 2009 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions
They all get a good amount of time off
I want to say it’s around 4 days on, 1 day off for the starting catcher, but I’m sure it varies a lot. Things like day games following night games or doubleheaders change who is catching, and there’s always injuries to consider.
by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Aug 31, 2009 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions
GO TWINS!!!
LET’S BEAT THOSE SOX!!!
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
by less cowbell, more 'neau on Aug 31, 2009 6:44 PM EDT reply actions
Career vs Floyd:
Span: 6-11, 1 2B
Cabrera: 0-4
Mauer: 6-23, 2 2B, 1 3B, 3 BB, 2 GIDP
Morneau: 5-23, 1 2B, 2 HR, 1 BB
Kubel: 7-22, 2 HR, 1 BB
Cuddyer: 4-17, 1 2B, 1 HR, 1 BB, 2 GIDP
Harris: 2-17, 2 2B, 1 BB
Gomez: 6-18, 2 2B, 2 3B, 1 BB
Casilla: 2-5
…
Punto: 1-11, 3 BB
Young: 3-14, 1 2B, 1 BB
Let's not ponder that
I’m sick of Favre
now they’ll say he’s a warrior for playing through this “broken rib”
Has anyone ever charged the mound while Jon Rauch was pitching?
He’s listed at 6’ 11", 291 lbs. on Yahoo! Sports.
WOW!
Adrian Peterson just ripped off a 75 yrd run for a TD! WOW!
by montanatwinsfan on Aug 31, 2009 8:08 PM EDT reply actions
blackburns speed
is gameday right?? it has his fastball going up to 95mph right now
Gardenhire's major league career: Banjo hitting, futility infielder who couldn't lick it.
Rick Anderson's major league career: Strikethrower who never made it happen with his sub 90's fastball.
Really gives a new definition to living vicariously through other people, don't it?
by caseintheface on Aug 31, 2009 8:17 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
I dunno,
but that last pitch to get Thome was a nice pitch. Right where mauer wanted it.
by montanatwinsfan on Aug 31, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Top of the 1st:
- S. Podsednik struck out looking.
- G. Beckham flied out to center.
- A.J. Pierzynski singled to shallow left.
- P. Konerko singled to left, A.J. Pierzynski to second.
- J. Thome struck out looking.
Double Steal!
Can Cabrera still run?
by montanatwinsfan on Aug 31, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions
But lets not forget
Pierzynski holds the AL record for consecutive errorless chances with 962, breaking Yogi Berra’s previous record of 950, set in 1959.
"I don't care about feelings." - Lou Piniella
by natetheskate on Aug 31, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Nice first inning there by our offense.
We didn’t score but we made floyd work hard and we saw a lot of pitches.
by montanatwinsfan on Aug 31, 2009 8:33 PM EDT reply actions
i disagree, yes we made Floyd throw a lot of pitches. but when our top two spots in the lineup get hits, and then we have Mauer, Morneau, and Kubel up. WE NEED TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THOSE SITUATIONS. for real…….
I actually agree with you
but during the losing streaks the board was quick to point out moral victories… I was saying it’s too soon for those…fine if we get one but the Twins need to be past that it’s now time for real victories
Top of the 2nd:
- J. Dye struck out looking.
- A. Rios struck out swinging.
- A. Ramirez grounded out to shortstop.
what is
Ron Coomers obsession with having these horrible kid nicknames. Blacky for Blackburn, Kubes for Kubel. and i can keep going. anyone else annoyed by that?
Real Nicknames, Not Gay Ones!
That’ll light an emotional fire under ’em.
by montanatwinsfan on Aug 31, 2009 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Pretty difficult for Morneau to produce runs,
with the nickname “Penelope”
by montanatwinsfan on Aug 31, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions
you can be a fucking idiot and make up a good nickname. stop defending the twins horrible nicknames.
I dont think he's defending them per se.
I think he’s reacting to your nonsensical desire to trash them for their nicknames.
by montanatwinsfan on Aug 31, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions
I LOVE THE TWINS
that gives me the right to pick on them. same with anyone else.
sure you can,
and we can tell you you’re kinda “silly” for making a big, and critical, deal of it.
by montanatwinsfan on Aug 31, 2009 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions
I bet you didn't have anything like Michael "Cuddles" Cuddyer
by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Aug 31, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions
I thought "the boys"
called Blackburn “sweetcheeks”
by montanatwinsfan on Aug 31, 2009 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Beard
I hope he keeps it. I wish more people would grow one. Cuddy always teases one but then it’s gone.
Favorite Comedians: Mike Birbiglia, Doug Benson, Daniel Tosh, Delmon Young in Left Field.
I just called him Cuddy
without thinking….so that nickname is probably the most effective, haha.
Favorite Comedians: Mike Birbiglia, Doug Benson, Daniel Tosh, Delmon Young in Left Field.
A full beard on Blackburn
Will equal 15 K’s if he keeps it until next start.
Favorite Comedians: Mike Birbiglia, Doug Benson, Daniel Tosh, Delmon Young in Left Field.
Why can't we rough up Washburn like the Rays did?
"I don't think it's nice, you laughin'. See, my mule don't like people laughing. He gets the crazy idea you're laughing at him. Now if you apologize, like I know you're going to, I might convince him that you really didn't mean it . . ."
by Skippy tastes better than Jiff on Aug 31, 2009 9:03 PM EDT reply actions
Twins have always had trouble with "crafty" veterans.
Skippy aren’t you in Japan? What time is it there?
by montanatwinsfan on Aug 31, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions
By crafty do you mean that Twins end up swinging at balls out of the strike zone?
"I don't think it's nice, you laughin'. See, my mule don't like people laughing. He gets the crazy idea you're laughing at him. Now if you apologize, like I know you're going to, I might convince him that you really didn't mean it . . ."
by Skippy tastes better than Jiff on Aug 31, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions
that is one accurate definition,
amongst several.
by montanatwinsfan on Aug 31, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm in Gunma Japan about 100 km west of Tokyo (10:11 in the AM just now)
"I don't think it's nice, you laughin'. See, my mule don't like people laughing. He gets the crazy idea you're laughing at him. Now if you apologize, like I know you're going to, I might convince him that you really didn't mean it . . ."
by Skippy tastes better than Jiff on Aug 31, 2009 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Nice Span.
keep Floyd working and see if we can knock him out and get to the pen early in the series.
by montanatwinsfan on Aug 31, 2009 9:04 PM EDT reply actions
Span loves to hit against Floyd!
"I don't think it's nice, you laughin'. See, my mule don't like people laughing. He gets the crazy idea you're laughing at him. Now if you apologize, like I know you're going to, I might convince him that you really didn't mean it . . ."
by Skippy tastes better than Jiff on Aug 31, 2009 9:05 PM EDT reply actions
yeah it's 10:10 in the AM
"I don't think it's nice, you laughin'. See, my mule don't like people laughing. He gets the crazy idea you're laughing at him. Now if you apologize, like I know you're going to, I might convince him that you really didn't mean it . . ."
by Skippy tastes better than Jiff on Aug 31, 2009 9:08 PM EDT reply actions
Baby jesus go BOOM!!
too bad span wasn’t still sitting on first…
Mauer!
And that is why he gets the Baby Jesus nickname
by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Aug 31, 2009 9:08 PM EDT reply actions
It started out derogatory
It’s only became a compliment this year, when he’s having one of the 10 best seasons in major league history. When he was merely the first AL catcher to win a batting title at the age of 24, people like Barreiro called him that as a sarcastic joke.
I personally don’t care for it. Why take the Lord’s name in vain?
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
that's why I go w/
baby joe jebus…sure it takes longer to type but I don’t have to dodge the lightning bolts….
how about that...
Twins have a legit lead off hitter and a legit DH! We’re just like a real team! tear
If Span doesn't get caught...
Who knows how long that inning goes if Gomez would’ve gotten up :)
Favorite Comedians: Mike Birbiglia, Doug Benson, Daniel Tosh, Delmon Young in Left Field.
Tuned in just in time to hear Gladden say
To the wall…GONE!
I love it!
3-0!
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
by less cowbell, more 'neau on Aug 31, 2009 9:13 PM EDT reply actions
Bottom of the 3rd:
- D. Span singled to right.
- D. Span caught stealing, catcher to shortstop.
- O. Cabrera struck out swinging.
- J. Mauer homered to right.
- J. Morneau singled to right.
- J. Kubel homered to center, J. Morneau scored.
- M. Cuddyer grounded out to shortstop.
He's a good pitcher
He is was having a very off month. His ERA was 4.29 starting this game
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
by less cowbell, more 'neau on Aug 31, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Jermaine Dye
By far my favorite (and only) White sock. I would take him on my team any day.
Favorite Comedians: Mike Birbiglia, Doug Benson, Daniel Tosh, Delmon Young in Left Field.
I dunno, Thome never bad mouthed anyone has he/
And you gotta admire that Ramirez kid.
by montanatwinsfan on Aug 31, 2009 9:27 PM EDT reply actions
Vikes get a TD
Favre to C Taylor
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
by less cowbell, more 'neau on Aug 31, 2009 9:28 PM EDT reply actions
Sidney Rice with a good tough catch,
and Percy harvin and Chester Taylor with a pair of real nice plays to get the Vikes a score
by montanatwinsfan on Aug 31, 2009 9:29 PM EDT reply actions
1-2-3
for Blackie
heh
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
by less cowbell, more 'neau on Aug 31, 2009 9:34 PM EDT reply actions
Ok 80 pitches going into the 5th,
top of the order coming up…I smell a knockout.
by montanatwinsfan on Aug 31, 2009 9:34 PM EDT reply actions
no you dont
that’s coming from a butter substitute sporting a pair of hugging cats…
Just who is he calling a “lady”?
by montanatwinsfan on Aug 31, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions
+1
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
by less cowbell, more 'neau on Aug 31, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions
"ladies?"
See for yourself, Ma’am
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
by less cowbell, more 'neau on Aug 31, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions
I would've preferred Buttheads
But OK
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
by less cowbell, more 'neau on Aug 31, 2009 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Just itchin' for a riot, ain't ya?
lol
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
by less cowbell, more 'neau on Aug 31, 2009 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions
a sofa clearing brawl?
Long distance “text” type brawl?
by montanatwinsfan on Aug 31, 2009 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Sup Ladies
is my line!
Favorite Comedians: Mike Birbiglia, Doug Benson, Daniel Tosh, Delmon Young in Left Field.
and such a fine one,
no wonder you’re claiming dibs
by montanatwinsfan on Aug 31, 2009 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions
hey guys,
Ive been thinking about getting this new game called Wolfenstein, anyone ever seen a trailer for that?
by montanatwinsfan on Aug 31, 2009 9:42 PM EDT reply actions
did I hop into a time machine
and come out in the early 90s?
www.twinkietalk.com
www.olympicsportsblog.wordpress.com
New?
Hasn’t that game been around since the 80’s?
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
by less cowbell, more 'neau on Aug 31, 2009 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions
It is nearly every single commercial in between innings on mlb.tv
I think I’ve seen the trailer about 1600 times now.
by montanatwinsfan on Aug 31, 2009 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh, earlier than that.
They used to sell it when it was this huge stack of punch cards you had to slam in and out of the computer.
Juuust a bit outside
Tried to hit the corner and couldn’t get it
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
by less cowbell, more 'neau on Aug 31, 2009 9:47 PM EDT reply actions
I hope Gardy's got somebody warming.
If he doesn’t get Konerko, yank him, I say. What with all the new arms in the ’pen and all.
Gesundheit!
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
by less cowbell, more 'neau on Aug 31, 2009 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions
2 down
Give him his 6 innings. He’s had a good night
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
by less cowbell, more 'neau on Aug 31, 2009 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions
3 down
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
by less cowbell, more 'neau on Aug 31, 2009 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions
He's had a great night.
Especially how his last month or two have been going. Don’t let him wreck it.
Cuddyer,
Finally tracks a running catch down.
by montanatwinsfan on Aug 31, 2009 9:52 PM EDT reply actions
1 for 3 tonight
Not great, but not exactly “sucking” either
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
by less cowbell, more 'neau on Aug 31, 2009 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions
RISP fail
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
by less cowbell, more 'neau on Aug 31, 2009 9:59 PM EDT reply actions
INT by Vikes on 4 yd line
Saved 6 there
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
by less cowbell, more 'neau on Aug 31, 2009 10:04 PM EDT reply actions
K!
7K’s for Blackie
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
by less cowbell, more 'neau on Aug 31, 2009 10:04 PM EDT reply actions
And a really good night for Blackburn
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
by less cowbell, more 'neau on Aug 31, 2009 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions
AND the Tiggers lost to the Rays
11-7!
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
by less cowbell, more 'neau on Aug 31, 2009 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Stephen Colbert
gives a tip of the cap to Nick Blackburn
www.twinkietalk.com
www.olympicsportsblog.wordpress.com
K!
Big Sweat II gets him
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
by less cowbell, more 'neau on Aug 31, 2009 10:18 PM EDT reply actions
I hope Gardy pitches him in the 9th
Give Nathan a few days off to recover
by ajmargarine on Aug 31, 2009 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Maybe
But we need this win
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
by less cowbell, more 'neau on Aug 31, 2009 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions
need to get this last out
and then score a few so there’s no more save situation.
by ajmargarine on Aug 31, 2009 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Insurances runs are good!
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
by less cowbell, more 'neau on Aug 31, 2009 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions
*
Insurance runs are good!
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
by less cowbell, more 'neau on Aug 31, 2009 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions
more of a lunge i guess
or a reach and stumble fall, heh
by ajmargarine on Aug 31, 2009 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions
IMHO
Viking Cheerleaders > Texan Cheerleaders
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
by less cowbell, more 'neau on Aug 31, 2009 10:20 PM EDT reply actions
Lil 'Lexi gets it!
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
by less cowbell, more 'neau on Aug 31, 2009 10:26 PM EDT reply actions
Uh...
“Unhook the plow”?
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
by less cowbell, more 'neau on Aug 31, 2009 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions
we've always said "unhook"
out north dakota way. we’re kinda hillybilly-ish compared to the big city folk
by ajmargarine on Aug 31, 2009 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions
That's funny.
I grew up near Marshall, MN., which would be in the top 10 biggest ND cities, maybe. If it were in ND.
haha
a friend of mine is from Marshall…he was born at Weiner Memorial. So many jokes, so little time…
My wife's from ND.
Every year we have to go visit grandma (Cubs fan, 96 yrs old, just stopped driving) and visit Tommy Turtle in Bottineau.
google image search never runs out
I’m not so sure this loon will last though
by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Aug 31, 2009 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions
That's what I was thinking
There’s only so much magic a loon can do…
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
by less cowbell, more 'neau on Aug 31, 2009 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions
OK OK OK
The loon worked! I believe!
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
by less cowbell, more 'neau on Aug 31, 2009 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Just being reported...
Dye, Thome, Linebrink have all been made available by the White Sox. Must be dealt by 11pm tonight.
Favorite Comedians: Mike Birbiglia, Doug Benson, Daniel Tosh, Delmon Young in Left Field.
To be fair
That is about what Thome is worth at this point in his career.
Favorite Comedians: Mike Birbiglia, Doug Benson, Daniel Tosh, Delmon Young in Left Field.
He will give them the base back after the game
BabyJ only borrows, he doesn’t steal
by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Aug 31, 2009 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions
WALK! Harris WALK!
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
by less cowbell, more 'neau on Aug 31, 2009 10:42 PM EDT reply actions
Only because
of his stupid facial hair.
Favorite Comedians: Mike Birbiglia, Doug Benson, Daniel Tosh, Delmon Young in Left Field.
Buerhle or AJ dont get that honor
wow, you must really hate Jenks.
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any of us." - Kirby Puckett
Huh?
You like Buerhlhe and AJ better?
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
by less cowbell, more 'neau on Aug 31, 2009 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Jim Thome is my favorite
he is a great player and great teammate, despite playing for the White Sox. I would have loved to see him in a Twins uniform for the past few years…
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any of us." - Kirby Puckett
I don't mind most of them actually
Dye, Thome, Buehrlie. AJ is meh, but w/e
by ajmargarine on Aug 31, 2009 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions
I really wish we trusted another reliever here
with a 3 run lead in the 9th. Nathan needs a recharge imo.
Well
this will be interesting with Joe Nathan on the mound…
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any of us." - Kirby Puckett
To coincide with the report
That Thome and Dye are available for trade until 11pm tonight..
I think Chicago just accepted any deal with that Thome strikeout.
Dye..your turn.
Favorite Comedians: Mike Birbiglia, Doug Benson, Daniel Tosh, Delmon Young in Left Field.
Punto for anyone
plz
Favorite Comedians: Mike Birbiglia, Doug Benson, Daniel Tosh, Delmon Young in Left Field.
6 outfielders?
ugh!
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any of us." - Kirby Puckett
I will never forgive whoever pointed out Nathan's lip blowing thing
and I will always wonder what it sounds like now…I blame you people.
someone had to point that out to you?
His facial and body tics are ever present.
by ajmargarine on Aug 31, 2009 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions
have you noticed Kubel's tics?
he’s got some face and mostly eye things going on
by ajmargarine on Aug 31, 2009 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions
OMG!
Is this the return of Joe Nathan as we know him? Is it the same old boring Joe Nathan? It cant be can it? Where, oh where, did he go?
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any of us." - Kirby Puckett
Nathan
Just dominated.
Favorite Comedians: Mike Birbiglia, Doug Benson, Daniel Tosh, Delmon Young in Left Field.
Back to the old Nathan!
Twins win!!!
by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Aug 31, 2009 10:49 PM EDT reply actions
SOME people were worried about him
It takes all sorts
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
by less cowbell, more 'neau on Aug 31, 2009 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions
OH MY GOD.
That was awesome. AWESOME.
Second place, even more secure. Gained a game on Los Tigres…amazing!
Welcome Minnesota
to 3.5 games back….(with a 66-65 record).
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any of us." - Kirby Puckett
ohhh, the level of basking is high tonight
Having coffee and gloating with my White Sox friend tomorrow. It’s like coffee and donuts, but far more enjoyable for me.
Don't worry about Nathan...
…those bad games are just small blips on a huge screen. I’d rather have him come in to get an out than anybody on the Twins team (or practically every other team)
"I don't think it's nice, you laughin'. See, my mule don't like people laughing. He gets the crazy idea you're laughing at him. Now if you apologize, like I know you're going to, I might convince him that you really didn't mean it . . ."
by Skippy tastes better than Jiff on Aug 31, 2009 10:53 PM EDT reply actions
whatever is in the Dome
better get carried over to Target Field b/c I love me some Twins wins at the Dome against the Sux
there are rarely wins that are more satisfying than those against the ChiSox...
it just makes me all warm and happy inside.
uh do you twoneed a room?
I could donate fitty cents
by montanatwinsfan on Aug 31, 2009 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions
but really
whatever makes the Twins so good at the Dome against Chicago…find a way to bottle it and pour it all over the new field…
this seems fair enough
there’s too much going on too soon. Wild start up on the 25th. Baseball, football, hockey. Yikes.
first thing I’ll notice are the Gophers…then the Vikings or Wild depending on whether I see my shadow or not
damn baseball distracted me from my football game!
by montanatwinsfan on Aug 31, 2009 10:54 PM EDT reply actions
I laughed so hard I cracked a rib myself
"I don't think it's nice, you laughin'. See, my mule don't like people laughing. He gets the crazy idea you're laughing at him. Now if you apologize, like I know you're going to, I might convince him that you really didn't mean it . . ."
by Skippy tastes better than Jiff on Aug 31, 2009 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions
I like the nickname Blackie because in the movie for a Few Dollars More, Blackie is one
of the members of the gang that Clint Eastwood as (Manco) faces
"I don't think it's nice, you laughin'. See, my mule don't like people laughing. He gets the crazy idea you're laughing at him. Now if you apologize, like I know you're going to, I might convince him that you really didn't mean it . . ."
by Skippy tastes better than Jiff on Aug 31, 2009 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Im gunna call him Brownie
its more gay, his beard looks brown not black, and it represents the stains he left on the towels this month after hitting the shower early this month.
by montanatwinsfan on Aug 31, 2009 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions
wow...way to be a downer.
:(
and Blackbeard was because his name is Blackburn…ah, screw it. Never mind.
Good pitching and timeley hitting and no Childress sightings...it doesn't get any better
"I don't think it's nice, you laughin'. See, my mule don't like people laughing. He gets the crazy idea you're laughing at him. Now if you apologize, like I know you're going to, I might convince him that you really didn't mean it . . ."
by Skippy tastes better than Jiff on Aug 31, 2009 11:03 PM EDT reply actions
Actually he probably wanted to clone Favre and start an entire game with the same guy
"I don't think it's nice, you laughin'. See, my mule don't like people laughing. He gets the crazy idea you're laughing at him. Now if you apologize, like I know you're going to, I might convince him that you really didn't mean it . . ."
by Skippy tastes better than Jiff on Aug 31, 2009 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Well tequila would be the appropriate drink with espanol
"I don't think it's nice, you laughin'. See, my mule don't like people laughing. He gets the crazy idea you're laughing at him. Now if you apologize, like I know you're going to, I might convince him that you really didn't mean it . . ."
by Skippy tastes better than Jiff on Aug 31, 2009 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions
viva la mexico viva viva!
"I don't think it's nice, you laughin'. See, my mule don't like people laughing. He gets the crazy idea you're laughing at him. Now if you apologize, like I know you're going to, I might convince him that you really didn't mean it . . ."
by Skippy tastes better than Jiff on Aug 31, 2009 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions
That was the extent of my Spanish speaking for about 5 years. Add -o to everything and you’re good to go-o. ;)
it's not like girls pay attention to how hot the women are in movies
but the men…well, yes, we catch that.
Who said I watched the movies for the women?
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yeah yeah, ok.
I’m sure I’m wrong on that. and if there was a way to show i’m rolling my eyes at you, I would. Just assume it’s happening. :)
Me dominating her in an argument is entertaining
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if that were happening, it might be.
but it’s not, so I’m assuming that’s not what is entertaining him. :)
both true
Twins and Vikings win tonight (despite it not being ‘football season’, they still won). :)
and most minnesotans are pleased
it’s so sad how the Vikes are always page 1 above the fold and the twins are…the Twins…
The boring Vikings won a pre-season game so life in Minnesota can continue for one more week. YAHOO!
"I don't think it's nice, you laughin'. See, my mule don't like people laughing. He gets the crazy idea you're laughing at him. Now if you apologize, like I know you're going to, I might convince him that you really didn't mean it . . ."
by Skippy tastes better than Jiff on Aug 31, 2009 11:14 PM EDT reply actions
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