Game 108: Minnesota Twins @ Cleveland Indians
by Adam Peterson on Aug 6, 2009 11:30 AM EDT
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Minnesota Twins at Cleveland Indians, Aug 6, 2009 12:05 PM EDT
First Pitch: 11:05am CDT
TV: MLB.TV
Radio: Twins Radio Network
Know Thine Enemy: Let's Go Tribe!
It's an early start this afternoon in Cleveland (morning for those back home in Minnesota). After splitting the first two games, the Twins (53-54) look to take their sixth straight series against an AL Central foe and return to the .500 mark.
After spending much of the first half as the Twins' most dependable starter, Nick has hit a rough patch in the second half. In his last four starts, Blackburn has given up 30 hits and 21 runs (all earned) in 22.1 innings. Ouch. However, during these starts, his GB/FB, HR and SO/BB rates have stayed pretty much in line with season totals. His BABIP has regressed from around .270 to .305 at this point. Hopefully the regression is done.
After a horrid start to the 2009 season, Fausto Carmona spent two months in Arizona working on his mechanics. Last week, in his first start back, Carmona walked 4 batters in 5 innings. The control problems continue. Look for the Twins to be very patient against Carmona today. Jason Kubel (10 for 20, 2 HR) has had success against Carmona in the past, let's hope it continues today.
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by DavidRF on Aug 6, 2009 11:32 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Redmond should have played last night....
LHP last night… RHP today…
Gardy usually tries to play Red against the LHP when there’s a nightgame→daygame pair.
by DavidRF on Aug 6, 2009 11:40 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Day game
I can already feel my work productivity going down.
Question for the board – how will you judge whether picking up OC was a success?
He leads the Twins to the playoffs
Using your mad math skills you can show that the Twins won more games with him than they would have w/out him (whether they make the playoffs or not)
I got to watch alot less Casilla and Punto ABs
For me – of course I want to see the Twins in the post season but unless OC can pitch, I’m not going to pin a playoff appearance just on him. I don’t have mad math skills, so if at the end of the season it feels like he was a positive instead of a negative then it will be a success (especially b/c the Twins didn’t give up much for him)
Once again proving I’m all opinion and no science…
Win Twins!
by caluofmn on Aug 6, 2009 11:48 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Cabrera is a success
if he provides us solid value (as verified by mad math skills) through the rest of the year. I’m guessing around +8 runs above replacement makes it a success in my book, considering where we were.
Unfortunately, it will take a big improvement on the mound for us to make the playoffs. So I would rate the overall GM strategy at the deadline based on whether we make the playoffs.
by Adam Peterson on Aug 6, 2009 12:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
8 runs?
I don’t know if he’s going to get there. That’s almost one win and he wasn’t on pace for that this year.
Then again, if you look at his career numbers it’s doable
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by fetch9 on Aug 6, 2009 1:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If Cabrera performs as he has in 2009 to this point
I would consider the trade to be a failure.
by Adam Peterson on Aug 6, 2009 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Carmona: Cleveland's Liriano
If we can’t beat him, something is wrong
by Hjorvarthr on Aug 6, 2009 11:52 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
not beat him
that jinxes us…rather rough him up.
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any of us." - Kirby Puckett
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 6, 2009 12:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
nice bunt
by O-cab…
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by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 6, 2009 12:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Morneau
2-4 this season vs. Carmona…1 HR, 3 RBI
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any of us." - Kirby Puckett
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 6, 2009 12:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Two 4 pitch walks by Carmona
Come on Kubel
by Hjorvarthr on Aug 6, 2009 12:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
maybe he'll walk Kubel too :)
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. -Bull Durham
by fischean on Aug 6, 2009 12:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Morneau walks
Kubel likes Carmona more:
3-5, 1 2B, 2 HR, 7 RBI
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any of us." - Kirby Puckett
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 6, 2009 12:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Seems the ump is being VERY generous with the strike zone.
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. -Bull Durham
by fischean on Aug 6, 2009 12:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Kubel grounds out
on a 3-1 count
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any of us." - Kirby Puckett
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 6, 2009 12:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sizemore is heating up
But he makes the first out at third. Ha ha
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
by cmathewson on Aug 6, 2009 12:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good to see Cuddy's still got an arm...
Just the 3rd assist this year. Hopefully this gets him going again.
by DavidRF on Aug 6, 2009 12:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think he is having a decent year but only 3rd assist is really low
by caluofmn on Aug 6, 2009 12:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cuddyer's assists
They have rarely run on him. Beside that, he has had some tough luck and good throws (bad calls, good slides and poor tags). The arm is fine. I just hope the bat heats up again.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Aug 6, 2009 1:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Carmona walks a lot of batters
for some reason, I think we should be able to use this to our advantage.
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. -Bull Durham
by fischean on Aug 6, 2009 12:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
everybody in the lineup
should get a walk today…almost guaranteed.
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any of us." - Kirby Puckett
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 6, 2009 12:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Unearned runs are still runs!
:)
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. -Bull Durham
by fischean on Aug 6, 2009 12:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Walks don't cause UER
Hate to be the nitpicker… but just clearing it up
by DavidRF on Aug 6, 2009 12:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ha Ha
question is, did he really hate being a nitpicker?
by caluofmn on Aug 6, 2009 12:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
... little bit...
I mean it wasn’t right, but I don’t want to be too much of a d*ck
by DavidRF on Aug 6, 2009 12:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
: )
yeah, look at his avatar, he secretly LOVES picking nits!
by montanatwinsfan on Aug 6, 2009 12:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ok we knew walks dont get UERs,
but out of curiosity, what -other than errors do lead to UERs?
by montanatwinsfan on Aug 6, 2009 12:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Catcher interference and passed balls...
But not wild pitches for some reason… guess that’s the pitchers own doing
by DavidRF on Aug 6, 2009 12:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ha,
forgot about catcher interference, it happens so infrequently
by montanatwinsfan on Aug 6, 2009 12:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thank God
for Cuddyer etc cause otherwise, that was going to be a rough inning for Blackburn.
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any of us." - Kirby Puckett
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 6, 2009 12:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
With
Liriano, Carmona and Blackburn struggling it looks like it could be a long game…
by montanatwinsfan on Aug 6, 2009 12:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Crede isnt as much a fan
of Carmona as Morneau and Kubel. No homers vs Carmona…that can change though!
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any of us." - Kirby Puckett
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 6, 2009 12:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Casilla's BA: .166
Awesome.
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. -Bull Durham
by fischean on Aug 6, 2009 12:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Casilla is screwed up
he thinks the lower the BA, the better the hitter. He wants to get down below .100 cause that is the best you can be! :P
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any of us." - Kirby Puckett
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 6, 2009 12:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
.176/.391/.235 since July 25th
… so at least he’s drawing walks… but that SLG is gruesome
by DavidRF on Aug 6, 2009 12:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haha, maybe someone should clear that up for him soon!
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. -Bull Durham
by fischean on Aug 6, 2009 12:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well O-Cab is trying
its working for Gomez but we have yet to see Casilla…so maybe!
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any of us." - Kirby Puckett
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 6, 2009 12:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
smell'em
too bad they didn’t come up with a catchy saying for every season
by caluofmn on Aug 6, 2009 12:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
what like:
pile on the runs some days and be quiet the rest of the year?
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any of us." - Kirby Puckett
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 6, 2009 12:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Crede pulls through with a double!
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. -Bull Durham
by fischean on Aug 6, 2009 12:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
a very nice
double for Crede
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any of us." - Kirby Puckett
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 6, 2009 12:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Reddog lines out to the gap
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any of us." - Kirby Puckett
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 6, 2009 12:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Casilla Ks
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any of us." - Kirby Puckett
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 6, 2009 12:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I would have sent Cuddyer with Redmond and Casilla due up
Why is Casilla playing? He is beyond horrible.
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
by cmathewson on Aug 6, 2009 12:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
SOS
to Grudz.
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any of us." - Kirby Puckett
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 6, 2009 12:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
seriously
if we leave runners on second and third with nobody out and fail to score any of them…I am going to scream!
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any of us." - Kirby Puckett
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 6, 2009 12:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Runners on 2B and 3rd
No outs 1 out 2 outs
We should score runs hee
"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 6, 2009 12:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
*
hee=here
"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 6, 2009 12:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
one would think, huh?
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. -Bull Durham
by fischean on Aug 6, 2009 12:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess not
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by less cowbell, more 'neau on Aug 6, 2009 12:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I guess that really would have been asking too much.
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. -Bull Durham
by fischean on Aug 6, 2009 12:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow.
Quite impressive to have two in scoring position with no outs and still…not score.
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. -Bull Durham
by fischean on Aug 6, 2009 12:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
OMG
leave runners on second and third (with no outs) and FAIL to score them!
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any of us." - Kirby Puckett
by 33MorneauMVP on Aug 6, 2009 12:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
http://www.themadhat.com/images/vader-fail.jpg
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. -Bull Durham
by fischean on Aug 6, 2009 12:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
erm...epic fail on my part.
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. -Bull Durham
by fischean on Aug 6, 2009 12:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
very nice!
I like that you added your own fail to the posting of an epic fail, nice touch
by caluofmn on Aug 6, 2009 12:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have another good one if the situation arises. :)
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. -Bull Durham
by fischean on Aug 6, 2009 12:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder if Gardy will just drop dead by the end of this season
by caluofmn on Aug 6, 2009 12:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Can't blame him.
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. -Bull Durham
by fischean on Aug 6, 2009 12:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He will be fine
as long as he can trot nicky out there every day.
Founding member of the Dick Jauron Fan Club.
by taskersd on Aug 6, 2009 12:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the clubhouse bromance
that must make everyone uncomfortable
by caluofmn on Aug 6, 2009 12:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s easier on everyone now that Tolbert got sent down. The love triangle was a tension that hung over the team like a dark cloud.
by matty_b on Aug 6, 2009 12:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Biggest disappointments?
1. Crain
2. Casilla
3. Punto
4. Liriano
5. ?
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
by cmathewson on Aug 6, 2009 12:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Young, Gomez, Perkins
Maybe Baker.
And Slowey for getting hurt
by DavidRF on Aug 6, 2009 12:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gomez??
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. -Bull Durham
by fischean on Aug 6, 2009 12:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yup,
his English skills are still lagging…
by montanatwinsfan on Aug 6, 2009 12:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
iSee beisbol, catch beisbol! iyanquis go home!
seems fine to me
"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 6, 2009 12:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not disappointed in Go-Go
He’s doing what I expected—learning at the big-league level.
My number 5. would be Young.
I’m not disappointed in Baker, except for his first month, when he was getting back in the groove after a minor injury.
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
by cmathewson on Aug 6, 2009 12:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good this week....
I just saw the .236/.292/.371 line and figured he should be better.
I guess he’s got a great glove and that line is adequate for that.
by DavidRF on Aug 6, 2009 12:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I expected somthing like .250/.300/.400
So he’s a marginal disappointment. If five more of his BABIPs fall in, he’s right where I expect.
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
by cmathewson on Aug 6, 2009 12:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's hard to put Baker on that list for me now
or maybe that just shows how bad everyone else has been
by caluofmn on Aug 6, 2009 12:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
5. BA WISP
6. Baker
7. Perkins
by montanatwinsfan on Aug 6, 2009 12:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
5. Front office
6. Coaching staff
7. Minnesota Twins
by ajmargarine on Aug 6, 2009 12:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
All those outs on the bases
We’ve lost too many runners on base this year. I thought we were supposed to be the “play smart” club
by DavidRF on Aug 6, 2009 12:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
miss those days
I don’t recongize this team w/ all their HR’s, it’s like watching the White Sox of old but with nice guys
by caluofmn on Aug 6, 2009 12:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
those things shouldn't really be mutually exclusive
The 2004 team hit quite a few HR’s. The current club ranks only 9th in the AL in HR’s.
by DavidRF on Aug 6, 2009 12:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Different personnel
Much less use of the faster guys-Casilla, Gomez—and they’ve not been on base as much. Harris has played more, Crede is a slow runner. They have relied much more on power than speed.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Aug 6, 2009 1:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
O-Cab extends his hitting streak with a single
by Hjorvarthr on Aug 6, 2009 12:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He's proving to be a really good addition!
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. -Bull Durham
by fischean on Aug 6, 2009 12:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Should we try to resign O-Cab?
I say two years, $12 Mil with an option for a third year.
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
by cmathewson on Aug 6, 2009 12:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
sorry,
rules say you cant “+” yourself.
by montanatwinsfan on Aug 6, 2009 12:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously
bad form
"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 6, 2009 12:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If not O-Cab, who?
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
by cmathewson on Aug 6, 2009 1:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here's a list--throw a dart
Orlando Cabrera (35)
Alex Cora (34)
Craig Counsell (39)
Bobby Crosby (30)
Adam Everett (33)
Chris Gomez (39)
Alex Gonzalez (32)
Khalil Greene (30)
Jerry Hairston Jr. (34)
John McDonald (35)
Marco Scutaro (34)
Miguel Tejada (36)
Omar Vizquel (43)
Jack Wilson (32)
by ajmargarine on Aug 6, 2009 1:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes, lots of options this offseason, but who will re-sign
and who has an option that will be picked up, and who will be bidding against Bill Smith?
by montanatwinsfan on Aug 6, 2009 1:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
sounds reasonable,
you think his d. will remain for another two years at ss?
by montanatwinsfan on Aug 6, 2009 12:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, of course not, he's 34
and already worse than Harris and Punto
by ajmargarine on Aug 6, 2009 1:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
if we're going to give a deal like that to someone
it should be Crede
by ajmargarine on Aug 6, 2009 12:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We probably could afford both at that price, but we have Valencia at 3rd
no such talent waiting at SS.
by montanatwinsfan on Aug 6, 2009 1:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree
I don’t think we should give a deal to either of them. But I would do Crede before OC. OC is like Brendan Harris is now. Except he will decline over the next 3 years and Harris will probably stay around the same. And Harris will be mucho cheapier.
by ajmargarine on Aug 6, 2009 1:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the FO should ask Mauer which one he wants more
like asking a kid which action figure he wants…
by caluofmn on Aug 6, 2009 1:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
O-Cab is better than Harris
O-Cab:.288/.325/.385
Harris: .263/..304/.369
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
by cmathewson on Aug 6, 2009 1:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well ...
1. Harris has never been quite as good a hitter as O-Cab and that will likely stay the same for 2 more years;
2. Harris has been serviceable defensively – and O-Cab might lose enough to drop to just serviceable over the next two years as he is already almost there;
3. Cabrera brings serious veteran presence and confidence that Harris doesn’t – like it or not, measurable or not, it does matter (how much? who knows)
by montanatwinsfan on Aug 6, 2009 1:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The problem with Harris
is he has traditionally worn down as the season goes along. That’s what happened this year. He was going along well and he just went like 0-30 with all kinds of defensive problems.
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
by cmathewson on Aug 6, 2009 1:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
another runner stranded
3rd should be called Gilligan’s Island for the Twinks
"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 6, 2009 12:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think this is warranted for the 2nd inning in a row with stranded runners
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. -Bull Durham
by fischean on Aug 6, 2009 12:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
trogloditic as I am
I ahve NO idea what that says or means
by montanatwinsfan on Aug 6, 2009 1:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Alright
Another good inning by Blackburn
by Hjorvarthr on Aug 6, 2009 12:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
At least Blacky's doing his job
C’mon bats!
"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 6, 2009 12:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
maybe the Twins can try to change the rules
they can get .5 pts for reaching 3B
by caluofmn on Aug 6, 2009 1:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Cuddy doubles!
No outs
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. -Bull Durham
by fischean on Aug 6, 2009 1:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Cuddy Steals!
"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 6, 2009 1:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
runner in scoring position, one out
mayyyyybe something can come of this.
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. -Bull Durham
by fischean on Aug 6, 2009 1:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I do think
but I’m not holding my breath with Casilla up.
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. -Bull Durham
by fischean on Aug 6, 2009 1:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The only way Casilla can knock in a runner is if the pitcher throws a wild pitch
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
by cmathewson on Aug 6, 2009 1:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
WIld pitch
We’ll take 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 6, 2009 1:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
There's your run Nick, now go and shut 'em down
by ajmargarine on Aug 6, 2009 1:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hmmm...A. Cabrera doubles
with no outs.
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. -Bull Durham
by fischean on Aug 6, 2009 1:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gladden makes it sound
Like Kubel belly flopped on that one
"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 6, 2009 1:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Why is Kubel in left?
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
by cmathewson on Aug 6, 2009 1:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Mauer DH
"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 6, 2009 1:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ah
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
by cmathewson on Aug 6, 2009 1:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
1-1
:(
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. -Bull Durham
by fischean on Aug 6, 2009 1:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
just that kind of season
it should 4-1 or something along those lines
by caluofmn on Aug 6, 2009 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
just think if this year,
we had the BA WISP that we had last year… we would be three or four games in first.
by montanatwinsfan on Aug 6, 2009 1:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Blackburn: 62 pitches through 4 (so far)
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. -Bull Durham
by fischean on Aug 6, 2009 1:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He's struggling this inning
"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 6, 2009 1:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
77 pitches through 4.
At least the inning’s over.
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. -Bull Durham
by fischean on Aug 6, 2009 1:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
big sigh of relief
until the relievers come in
by Hjorvarthr on Aug 6, 2009 1:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
good brush off pitch there by Carmona
wish our pitchers would do a little more of that!
by montanatwinsfan on Aug 6, 2009 1:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
MattyG hit A-Cab last 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 6, 2009 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah,
but our starters almost never do it.
by montanatwinsfan on Aug 6, 2009 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great diving stop by A-cab there!
by montanatwinsfan on Aug 6, 2009 1:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
1st and 3rb
C’mon Kubes!
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by less cowbell, more 'neau on Aug 6, 2009 1:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
sigh
"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 6, 2009 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They stink at that this year
"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 6, 2009 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And another inning where RISP don't score.
So impressive. :)
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. -Bull Durham
by fischean on Aug 6, 2009 1:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This is a great game
Lousy pitching but no runs. It’s the impossible vortex of baseball games.
by Eric in Madison on Aug 6, 2009 1:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
funny
to me this is starting to feel like a game btwn 2 bad teams that can’t score runs
by caluofmn on Aug 6, 2009 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So much suckiness right now
Could open up a black hole in Ohio
"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 6, 2009 1:42 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
3 up
3 down 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 6, 2009 1:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Only 9 pitches that inning
Impressive!
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. -Bull Durham
by fischean on Aug 6, 2009 1:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Beloit is in Cedar Rapids this weekend.
And I’m gonna go to at least one of the games. Will let you guys know if I see any bullpen help for us down there.
"You should enter a ballpark like you enter a church." - Bill "Spaceman" Lee
by Dr. Yogi on Aug 6, 2009 1:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good AB by Cuddy
8 pitches and a single
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by less cowbell, more 'neau on Aug 6, 2009 1:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Crede with the requisite fly out
and Redmond and Casilla up.
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. -Bull Durham
by fischean on Aug 6, 2009 1:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hmmm.....
Again, RISP and no runs. I see a pattern here…..
"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 6, 2009 1:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Huh...
ESPN’s splits are telling me that the Twins are .272/362/438 with RISP this season. 5th in Avg, 7th in OBP, 3rd in SLG, 5th in OPS.
I would have expected much worse. It does seem that this team has been very inefficient this season.
by DavidRF on Aug 6, 2009 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Another quick one
for Blackburn
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by less cowbell, more 'neau on Aug 6, 2009 1:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Will we see him in the 7th?
He’s at 90 pitches…
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. -Bull Durham
by fischean on Aug 6, 2009 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the bullpen needs a break. Yes.
"You should enter a ballpark like you enter a church." - Bill "Spaceman" Lee
by Dr. Yogi on Aug 6, 2009 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
at least Blackburn
has settled down a little.
by montanatwinsfan on Aug 6, 2009 1:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
C'mon Jobu!
Wake up bats!!!!
"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 6, 2009 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jobu no help us
We’ll have to do it ourselves
"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 6, 2009 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is frustrating.
And I have work to do. :(
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. -Bull Durham
by fischean on Aug 6, 2009 2:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
2-1
Tribe with two in RISP and one out. The dormant offense needs to save the team now.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Aug 6, 2009 2:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
2-1
2-1?!?
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. -Bull Durham
by fischean on Aug 6, 2009 2:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
To the Indians!
"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 6, 2009 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haha, I know!
It’s like a repeat of last night! The Indians!
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. -Bull Durham
by fischean on Aug 6, 2009 2:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And in comes Matty G
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. -Bull Durham
by fischean on Aug 6, 2009 2:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Go ahead,
Hit somebody Matty!
"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 6, 2009 2:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
double play
even 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 6, 2009 2:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
excellent!
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. -Bull Durham
by fischean on Aug 6, 2009 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you dont hit someone
because your starter sucks, or you are frustrated…
by montanatwinsfan on Aug 6, 2009 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Really?
Why on earth not?
"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 6, 2009 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
BTW montanatwinsfan
No, I don’t seriously advocate deliberately hitting anyone. I’m not a fan of that school of baseball anyway. My comment was in jest and out of frustration for this series.
I have no line of communication to the Twins bullpen anyway.
"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 6, 2009 7:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Outfield assists today!
DO NOT RUN on Cuddy or Span
"You should enter a ballpark like you enter a church." - Bill "Spaceman" Lee
by Dr. Yogi on Aug 6, 2009 2:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice throw D-Nards
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
by cmathewson on Aug 6, 2009 2:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If that doesn’t get them excited, nothing will
by Hjorvarthr on Aug 6, 2009 2:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Toregas is even worse than Casilla
with a .143 BA.
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. -Bull Durham
by fischean on Aug 6, 2009 2:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
c-mon bats
The good news is, the Indians bullpen is almost as bead as the Twins
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
by cmathewson on Aug 6, 2009 2:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I don’t think he’s had as many ABs as Casilla though
by Hjorvarthr on Aug 6, 2009 2:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gomez PR for Kubel
they have hopes of scoring?
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. -Bull Durham
by fischean on Aug 6, 2009 2:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gogo advances
"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 6, 2009 2:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
JHC I leave for a meeting
and the Twins are now down a run!
by caluofmn on Aug 6, 2009 2:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
what are you thinking?!
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. -Bull Durham
by fischean on Aug 6, 2009 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
no kidding
I already fake work during day games as it is, I should just block off the time so I have no meetings as well.
by caluofmn on Aug 6, 2009 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
on the bright side,
u didnt miss much
by montanatwinsfan on Aug 6, 2009 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
makes sense to me!
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. -Bull Durham
by fischean on Aug 6, 2009 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Crede's BA .232
that seems low. :\
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. -Bull Durham
by fischean on Aug 6, 2009 2:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Crede is made of porceline
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
by cmathewson on Aug 6, 2009 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
gameday showed there was a injury delay
did anyone actually get hurt?
by caluofmn on Aug 6, 2009 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Crede's shoulder is bothering him again
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
by cmathewson on Aug 6, 2009 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he should talk to Radke
so he can learn what a real bad shoulder is about… wuss
by caluofmn on Aug 6, 2009 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm thinking Crede, since he was AB when I saw it.
but maybe a pitcher/catcher?
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. -Bull Durham
by fischean on Aug 6, 2009 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
they were looking at his wrist
by NYCisTwinsTerritory on Aug 6, 2009 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he should talk to Slowey so he can....
nevermind
by caluofmn on Aug 6, 2009 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
HA!
I hope it doesn’t affect his ability to hit towering infield pop-ups!
by NYCisTwinsTerritory on Aug 6, 2009 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ha! well done
I think the numbers will show that he does hit the most towering infield pop-ups in the majors
by caluofmn on Aug 6, 2009 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
K
stands for fu-K
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
by cmathewson on Aug 6, 2009 2:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Again RISP....
You know the rest
"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 6, 2009 2:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
2nd verse same as the first
I think Gardy should just go bonkers, and run across the field until tackled by security…
more entertaining than watching the Twins miss every opportunity to score a run
by caluofmn on Aug 6, 2009 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Reddog, Casilla and Span due up
Bottom o’ the 9th
"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 6, 2009 2:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
er...TOP o' the 9th
"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 6, 2009 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I will NOT be able to stand it if the Twins lose this series to the Indians.
The Indians!!
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. -Bull Durham
by fischean on Aug 6, 2009 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Angels' series
ended the season imho
by wcooley on Aug 6, 2009 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
psh
We’re still in the running thanks to a bad central division. I’m not so demoralized by that, that I’d throw in the towel
"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 6, 2009 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
If we lose this game, we should be sellers at this point
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
by cmathewson on Aug 6, 2009 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hey!
they got their hats handed to them by Oakland when Oakland was once of the suckiest teams 2 weeks ago… why not Cleveland
Minnesota Twins, making sucky teams not miss their traded Cy Young award winners
by caluofmn on Aug 6, 2009 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's not very reassuring.
haha
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. -Bull Durham
by fischean on Aug 6, 2009 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
no, no it's not
the Twins are sucktastic right now
by caluofmn on Aug 6, 2009 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
:(
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. -Bull Durham
by fischean on Aug 6, 2009 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It makes me sad as well
I don’t like my favorite team to be Sucktastic…
by caluofmn on Aug 6, 2009 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No kidding
what a disappointing series.
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. -Bull Durham
by fischean on Aug 6, 2009 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you know they will...
lose this series. Have everyone pissed off and giving up on them. Sweep Detroit then, before being swept by KC.
by NYCisTwinsTerritory on Aug 6, 2009 2:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That does seem very Twin-like.
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. -Bull Durham
by fischean on Aug 6, 2009 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Harris hitting for Casilla
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. -Bull Durham
by fischean on Aug 6, 2009 2:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well.
We lost the series.
TO THE INDIANS. Oh. My. God.
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. -Bull Durham
by fischean on Aug 6, 2009 2:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
On the bright side
Uh…I can’t think of one. Sorry.
"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 6, 2009 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
game
series
"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 6, 2009 2:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
this was a really bad loss
I wonder what words of wisdom Mauer, Morneau, and Nathan will have…
by caluofmn on Aug 6, 2009 2:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
There are no words
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. -Bull Durham
by fischean on Aug 6, 2009 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It sucks for Blackburn, too, to get the loss
since he didn’t pitch that bad today.
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. -Bull Durham
by fischean on Aug 6, 2009 2:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
wow
awful series loss…this team is really going places…
by guinness junky on Aug 6, 2009 2:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
All those chances with RISP
The Twins should not have lost this game! The same with the entire season. That used to be our strong point.
"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 6, 2009 2:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
could be this seasons saying
Shouldn’t have lost!
by caluofmn on Aug 6, 2009 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you think about it the Twins "won" the Series
The Twins scored more runs (12-11) in this series.
by Yabbs on Aug 6, 2009 4:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
sigh
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
by cmathewson on Aug 6, 2009 7:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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