Game 109: Minnesota Twins @ Detroit Tigers
by RandBall's Stu on Aug 7, 2009 5:30 PM EDT
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Detroit: Rock City
The latest most important series of the season starts tonight. At worst, the Twins need to win 2 out of 3. The Tigers have Justin Verlander going against Glen Perkins Carl Pavano tomorrow. Let's focus on this evening, shall we?
Your starting pitchers:
Swarzak gets to pitch against someone besides the Los Angeles Angels tonight. After last Saturday's pasting, that's likely for the best. Still, it's another must-win game for the Twins where they desperately need their rookie fifth starter to pitch like the veteran staff ace. This is suboptimal.
Coming off an impressive 2008 season (13-7 record, 3.73 ERA, 5th in the AL Rookie of the Year voting), Galarraga has been less than dominant. Don't take my word for it, ask Jim Leyland. Quite simply, the Twins need to pound the hell out of him and anyone else the Tigers throw out there. End of discussion.
Your questions:
- As noted just about everywhere, new Twin Carl Pavano has pwned the Tigers this year (3-0, 1.93 ERA). Does he get another shot at them this weekend? (Answer: yes. Yes, he does. Perkins goes to the bullpen.)
- I am entertained by Orlando Cabrera. Is he eroding anyone else's skepticism?
- The Twins clubhouse does not sound a happy place right now, does it?
- The healthy Joe C. says the unhealthy Joe C. is out for this series. Are you ready for the Danny Valencia Era yet?
Your lineups:
Enjoy the game, everybody.
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Aug. 2 vs Detroit
8.0 IP, 1 ER, 6 H, 1 BB, 4 K
by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Aug 7, 2009 5:50 PM EDT up reply actions
He’s pitching tomorrow for Perkins I believe.
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That would be good
I like Pavano vs. Verlander much better than Perkins vs Verlander. As long as we leave it as Baker vs Washburn on Sunday, I feel good about our matchups this series.
by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Aug 7, 2009 6:12 PM EDT up reply actions
well if he can do as well as the last time against Los Tigres
we’ll have a great shot at winning the game.
I really hope the team finds the Fight in them and battles to a win tonight.
Win Twins!
Hate to miss the game
But I gotta pay some bills tonight. So…
GO TWINS!
"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 7, 2009 6:31 PM EDT reply actions
This series is so, so important.
I hope the Twins can pull off at least 2 of 3, if not a sweep (yes, I know, that’s asking a lot).
Also, that article about the clubhouse…yikes. Doesn’t help when you go around blaming each other.
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
nice!
especially that insidious smile, that hides his true intentions!
by montanatwinsfan on Aug 7, 2009 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions
WHAT!
I haven’t had time to log on yet!
Take that back Joe!
by montanatwinsfan on Aug 7, 2009 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Twins may have 4-5 people
with not just double digit homers by years end, but with 20+ homers at years end:
Morneau – 28
Mauer – 19
Kubel – 19
Cuddyer – 17
Crede – 14
All of those players could all be above 20+ homers at the end of the season (except Morneau who should be over 30). When was the last time the Twins had 4-5 players with 20 or more homers?
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any of us." - Kirby Puckett
ok,
but that wasn’t Harris’ fault he clearly tougched Granderson’s ankle…
by montanatwinsfan on Aug 7, 2009 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions
for sure,
but Granderson’s ankle clearly got knocked, Granderson took an odd step because of it, it was clear on replay, but yes, VERY close and I suppose next to impossible in realt time maybe.
by montanatwinsfan on Aug 7, 2009 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, it was pretty clear that Granderson knew what was going on.
What a crappy start to the game.
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
what just happened?
forced to use Gameday tonight…fielders choice yet one run scores and nobody out?
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any of us." - Kirby Puckett
Punto boot, Cabrera gets burned on a hitnrun
Grounder to first and Harris doesn’t make the out clear enough for the ump
This game is ridiculous!
And it’s only the first inning. Loooong night.
What are we at the park for except to win? I'd trip my mother. I'd help her up, brush her off, tell her I'm sorry. But mother don't make it to third. -Leo Durocher
Not yet,
Swarzak can still setle down, he would have had three easy outs with three weak grounders had:
1. Punto no error
2. Timely hit and run that pulled O-Cab out of the hit that went exactly to where he WAS standing,
3. Dribbler to Morneau that would have been third out.
by montanatwinsfan on Aug 7, 2009 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Hahaha, yep.
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
Game
set and match…
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any of us." - Kirby Puckett
Morneau and Mauer
I really would not blame you if you left the Twins right now…
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any of us." - Kirby Puckett
Hate to even say it
but I totally agree. :(
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
If our 2b makes that first play instead of Puntoing it
it would likely be 1-0 MN and a 1-2-3 inning for Tony
agreed.
Grudz….HURRY!
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any of us." - Kirby Puckett
what! you just said you didn't even see it.
by montanatwinsfan on Aug 7, 2009 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions
ran next door
to see that first play and caught this one!
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6-1
wtf. I give.
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
1st ML HR for Alex Avila
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any of us." - Kirby Puckett
So, the question is
can the Twins come back from this deficit?
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
Ouch.
Ye of little faith!
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 have so much faith I’m not even watching the game!
It was more a sarcastic reply, I do hope they can come back
Haha, fair enough.
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'm not giving up on the Twins yet
It’s only the first inning and Galarraga’s control has been way off
by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Aug 7, 2009 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions
I try to not give up....but 6-1! :(
and Gardy tossed! Wtf!
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
he is PISSED.
What happened? I’m on the phone, didn’t catch it!
What are we at the park for except to win? I'd trip my mother. I'd help her up, brush her off, tell her I'm sorry. But mother don't make it to third. -Leo Durocher
He just came out of nowhere
and started screaming at the ump. I guess there had been some back-and-forth from the dugout. Looks like Gardy found something he didn’t like in Galarraga’s windup.
Hmm...not good.
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
He has quick pitched a couple times. Don’t know if that’s it.
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That's what Bert thinks
Something about Galarraga not taking the time to stop in his windup. I’m not seeing it.
he's not pausing in his delivery
it’s kind of tricky because he doesn’t move his glove like normal pitchers do when they transfer the ball from their right hand to the glove. But some of these seem like quick pitches.
what happened with Gardy
I’m only watching on gameday
by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Aug 7, 2009 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions
supposedly arguing that Galaragga
isnt stopping in his windup and is balking.
Bert isn’t buying the argument, and I think Gardy just wants a beer!
by montanatwinsfan on Aug 7, 2009 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions
of course they can...
the question is will they….
by guinness junky on Aug 7, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Lame.
What are we at the park for except to win? I'd trip my mother. I'd help her up, brush her off, tell her I'm sorry. But mother don't make it to third. -Leo Durocher
watching good soccer > watching poopy baseball
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6-4 LOSER!
JK I love good soccer too!
by montanatwinsfan on Aug 7, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Game just got wayyyy more interesting!
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
6-2
This game may weird itself out in our favor yet!
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
We'll take what we can get
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
Man he really is the Baby Jesus.
4-6.
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
Joe Mauer provides another reason for the Baby Jesus name
6-4, he’s got 3 RBI’s so far…2nd 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
Damn T.V.
bought the package, am at work couple hours away from home, and now I’m stuck watching til the end…
I thought he was optioned to AAA
by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Aug 7, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, he did
which means he can go down I think
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So, so true.
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 have to say
I really like Cabrera’s engery he is bringing – he seems to be into every play and encourging everyone on the team.
He's been really good
I think he fits in well here.
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
well Swarzak isn't delivering well
so it makes sense. I mean, 2 on and no outs is not a good situation.
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 will genuinely miss Dickey time.
What are we at the park for except to win? I'd trip my mother. I'd help her up, brush her off, tell her I'm sorry. But mother don't make it to third. -Leo Durocher
I will, too.
All the juvenile Dickey jokes I won’t have to refrain from making.
'Right now, I am going to urinate' -Tom Kelly
Haha such a shame, really.
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
Couple hotties in the stands in Toronto. That’s why I like soccer
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hot guys playing soccer
that’s why I like it. :P
What are we at the park for except to win? I'd trip my mother. I'd help her up, brush her off, tell her I'm sorry. But mother don't make it to third. -Leo Durocher
All of a sudden Swarzak pulls off his mask...
and reveals himself as R.A. Dickey!
by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Aug 7, 2009 7:55 PM EDT reply actions
That's better than I thought
I thought maybe he’d been taken by the Ponson Pod People.
'Right now, I am going to urinate' -Tom Kelly
Someone needs to re-post that pic of Dickey throwing and making that goofey ass face.
I love that pic.
Also; Perkins coming in. What? Detroit will score 9 more runs? NOOOO!
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
NVRMND
Gordo pulled the old “I’m old and cannot say the right name half the time” trick on me..
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
his tryout,
would probably be a little stiff…
by montanatwinsfan on Aug 7, 2009 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions
ba-dum-tshhhh
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
...?
huh?
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
Ohhh.
Gotta be quicker next time! :P
What are we at the park for except to win? I'd trip my mother. I'd help her up, brush her off, tell her I'm sorry. But mother don't make it to third. -Leo Durocher
As I've posted before
I remember a game at Cleveland when we had Alan Anderson pitching and the IP’s Andy Allenson was batting. After about two pitches John Gordon plain melted down and make incoherent baby sounds. Must have been 1989.
'Right now, I am going to urinate' -Tom Kelly
got the hat out,
just not much foot traffic here in MT
by montanatwinsfan on Aug 7, 2009 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow. Nice.
I actually like Gordon a LOT better than Carneal. More energy and excitment. Yes, somtimes, too much, but I like it. Plus, I am not 78 so I didn’t grow up working in a old saw mill listening to Herby.
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
Haha, I'm nowhere near 78 (only 22...)
but even I listened to Carneal when I was younger!
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, no I did too, I just dont have that
‘old guy fondness’ for him that some do.
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
Ditto.
I also enjoy John Gordon. :)
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
Carneal and Gordon
were a great tandem…
at naptime and when out in the boat fishing, they didn’t break up the serenity of the moment. Really.
by montanatwinsfan on Aug 7, 2009 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions
it was but Gardy never saw it
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any of us." - Kirby Puckett
remember he hustled
over to cover the bag…that is what counts!
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any of us." - Kirby Puckett
7-4
1 out.
What are we at the park for except to win? I'd trip my mother. I'd help her up, brush her off, tell her I'm sorry. But mother don't make it to third. -Leo Durocher
Keep up, montana. Sheesh.
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
Montana
Have you ever seen the Flathead Lake monster?
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
no, and I personally don't know anyone who claims to have.
by montanatwinsfan on Aug 7, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions
I have not either.
But I love those old stories.
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
Yeah, minimal damage.
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
At the current scoring rate,
36-30 Twins win. I think.
'Right now, I am going to urinate' -Tom Kelly
They only allow los tigres to score 23 more times, while they score 32 more times.
Math! :)
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 the little known statistic
that I just made up, Runs per Outs ratio.
'Right now, I am going to urinate' -Tom Kelly
pretty good prediction.
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
BIG DIFFERENCE
PITCHING STATS
Pitcher IP PC H ER BB K
Swarzak 1.0 33 8 7 0 1
Duensing 1.0 11 0 0 0 2
People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring. ~Rogers Hornsby
The world might implode
if we had an entire team of Baby Jesus’ (Baby Jesii?).
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'm pretty sure
AJ made up that nickname in 2003. Not sure; just a theory; but it kind of hangs together. And it’s fun to think.
'Right now, I am going to urinate' -Tom Kelly
knowing Gardy
It would be all Mauers, except Punto would still play every game
by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Aug 7, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Haha, good point.
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
Darn
Now the little known runs to outs ratio favors the Tigers to win, 28-18.
'Right now, I am going to urinate' -Tom Kelly
Ok, Duensing.
time to prove yourself here :)
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
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekL1HzsX99Y&feature=channel
Twins failing to live up to that!
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erm...no link?
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 wish Keppel would go play there
by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Aug 7, 2009 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions
with no return ticket.
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
Keppel's got a mean sinker
If he had another pitch he could be a servicable MLB reliever for awhile.
I dunno, the other people I'm with heard Japan. Either way.
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 edits wikipedia?
I never knew
by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Aug 7, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions
What do you think he does when he gets ejected?
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
soduko
while relaxing in his hotel bed wearing silk panties, black fishnets, and a floorlength pink nightie.
by montanatwinsfan on Aug 7, 2009 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Hmmm...I think that mayyy just be TMI.
Some things about Gardy I just don’t need to know.
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
you, my friend...
just called Bremer a liar!
by montanatwinsfan on Aug 7, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions
he did play for Newark as recently as mid-July
no longer on the roster though.
Carl Everett still plays there. http://www.newarkbears.com/thebears/currentroster/#
Duensing!
Scoreless 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
Is that what he was playing?
I remember a lot of swinging and running around, but it didn’t always look like baseball.
'Right now, I am going to urinate' -Tom Kelly
Duensing taming the dreaded Alex Avila
Bringing his BA back down to .500. That’ll show Alex.
'Right now, I am going to urinate' -Tom Kelly
Span is a great lead-off hitter.
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
New Twins Rotation next year:
1. Halladay
2. Beckett
3. Bedard
4. Sheets
5. Slowey
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any of us." - Kirby Puckett
Blackburn/Perkins/Liriano/Swarzak
for Halladay
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any of us." - Kirby Puckett
pretty much guaranteed
after that…WHO KNOWS!? If we should chance on signing one of the FA aces: Bedard/Sheets..
1. Sheets/Bedard
2. Baker
3. Slowey
4. Blackburn
5. Swarzak???
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any of us." - Kirby Puckett
ya right now theyre both hurt
but next year they wont be…actually Sheets is recovering but just doesnt have a job.
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any of us." - Kirby Puckett
ok, I'll buy that except,
Liriano goes to the pen to become an 8th inning set up guy.
by montanatwinsfan on Aug 7, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Morneau
has been absolute hot garbage this year
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I mean lately. No idea where this year came from
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Bremer was convinced that fly ball was going over the fence
and then it lands in Ordonez’s glove in mid-right field.
I had my head turned, and then Bremer yelling like it's game 7
and the ball is 40 feet short of the fence.
I chuckled
Must be tough occasionally. You want that anticipatory excitement of the long ball, but then you misjudge it and it’s a harmless flyout.
Duensing's doing pretty OK here.
8 outs, not many pitches…
'Right now, I am going to urinate' -Tom Kelly
I think Baker can still be our #1. He will grow into it.
ducks out of way of tomatoes
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
Maybe we should start Jesse Crain
and have Duensing relieve him after 4 or 5 pitches.
'Right now, I am going to urinate' -Tom Kelly
It would serve several purposes
Seems like it would suit Duensing, and it would limit the damage from Mr. Crain…
'Right now, I am going to urinate' -Tom Kelly
Duensing-in this kind of role-
is doing really well for us. Initially when we used him to come in a stop bleeding later in the game, he was not as good. Imagine that, using someone how they are supposed to be used..BRILLIANT.
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
Cuddy=Rally Killer.
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 thought
your faith in him was waning!?
by montanatwinsfan on Aug 7, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
again, logic asks the question
if Harris can’t beat out Punto for the 2b job, why when they are both in the lineup, Harris bats in the middle, and Putno hit’s last?
?
because he’s a better hitter, worse defender.
by montanatwinsfan on Aug 7, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm not touching that one
with a 10ft dildo…
by montanatwinsfan on Aug 7, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Get on the bandwagon now
He’s going to be a 6 or so WAR player in a couple years
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Well he’s got like a 2 win glove. Couple more for replacement. 6 is probably a stretch but he’ll be close.
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and it's too early to use Joe Nathan
‘cause I’d rather PH him than the guys you noted, but then he’s either in the game or toast for the night.
'Right now, I am going to urinate' -Tom Kelly
Unfortunately he did the same thing I do in softball,
I am also 5’2" and I know my strength is to make contact and run, but I still sometimes pull for the fence… alas, you just can’t take the big heart out of the little body!
Punto should never hit a ball higher than the waist
If he does, Gardy should make him run ’til he barfs. Really. No reason at all for LNP to ever hit the ball in the air more than, like, 10 feet before it hits the ground.
'Right now, I am going to urinate' -Tom Kelly
confused,
as that ball was high, but emminently catchable.
by montanatwinsfan on Aug 7, 2009 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions
The Dazzel man was not to happy
that the error was charged to Morneauzie. Said it was a great throw. Dazzel not like be angry.
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
Magglio
I hope he plays everyday from here on out
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Nice to see Duensing Fan Maggs
‘course, Maggs ain’t what he was, but what the heck.
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when i left, we had two on
and didn’t score either? laaaaame.
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
Some team should make an all Cabrera infield
1B – Miguel
2B – Asdrubal
SS – Orlando
Just need a 3B. Maybe even get Daniel Cabrera pitching
by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Aug 7, 2009 8:55 PM EDT reply actions
Won't work for the Twins
’Cause LNP would legally change his name to Punto Cabrera, and Gardy would play him.
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Considering Duensing started 101 out of 106 minor league games,
maybe the Twins should try him in the rotation.
if I remember right,
Gardy said one more start for liriano, but then he backpeddled almost immediately and qualified that statement quite a bit.
by montanatwinsfan on Aug 7, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions
seriously?
you didn’t……oh wait, what the heck? I seriously meant to type OUT. As he was out. No idea wherfe that came from
doesn't matter
as the Twins aren’t playing well enough to deserve it anyway.
by montanatwinsfan on Aug 7, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions
WTF happened?
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
good question. left again, and come back to 9-4. wtf!
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
Morneau misplayed a tough drive down the line,
Punto got his jersey dirty, threw home in time to get the 2nd runner, but the runner blocked the ump’s view of the tag.
by montanatwinsfan on Aug 7, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions
ehh, he's ok.
Little more hustle and grittiness and we’ll see where he can go.
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
A couple more years like these
and he’ll make the locals forget George Mitterwald.
'Right now, I am going to urinate' -Tom Kelly
Back in the AL BA lead
except Itchy’s game is just starting.
'Right now, I am going to urinate' -Tom Kelly
Why do I continue to invest in this team? I could have a lot of fun with the rest of the year
if I just accepted we were not all that great. Having the M&M&Nathan make it hard though.
And the turribul AL Central. DAMMIT.
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
because being a Twins fan is fun
even when they are sucking it up. :)
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
true even when they lose badly
it is fun to make fun of LNP or Keppel or the like
by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Aug 7, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Hahaha, exaaaactly!
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
Top of the lineup is delivering tonight!
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
Cuddyer
has been doing so well when he takes pitches….yet he swings at everything all the time.
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and the mascots.
TC sucks this year. Little more pep, huh?
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
or Cuddy is having terrible at bats. :\
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
his hot zone on CBS sportsline game tracker shows
he’s good when it’s right down the middle. Everywhere else, he sucks at the hitting.
Two runners left on....shocking from this team.
At least the lead was cut down.
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
Indeed. Take what you can. 3 runs can be made up.
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
Crain warming up to replace Duensing.
Scary.
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
Hey Fouljack, you think you got it bad?
I’m still at work, in the country, with no food. I’m getting hungry and still have a two hour drive to get home tonight.
Four times already I’ve said, I’ll just watchthough this AB by the good guys, if they dont get something I’m otta here! At this rate I’ll pull in the driveway at about 11:00pm.
I feel ya.
I am at work too, but have a 17 minute commute.
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
maybe he's available to start tomorrow's game??
fingers crossed!
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 I guess we're homers, but
it looked fair to me too, if but by a 1/4 inch.
by montanatwinsfan on Aug 7, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh garsh.
I swear, I was just scanning the scoreboard for AL Central teams and looked for about a minute trying to find out whether or not Detroit was winning..good Lord..
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
haha time to call it a night!
What are we at the park for except to win? I'd trip my mother. I'd help her up, brush her off, tell her I'm sorry. But mother don't make it to third. -Leo Durocher
Yeah, I FOUND that one right away!
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
whadya say,
I was busy rooting through my secretary’s refridgerator, found a piece of moldy cheese.
by montanatwinsfan on Aug 7, 2009 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Delmon does,
peace out, I’m headed home.
by montanatwinsfan on Aug 7, 2009 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions
That botched DP in the 5th
is looming largely right now
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