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Game 148: Detroit Tigers @ Minnesota Twins

Detroit Tigers at Minnesota Twins, Sep 19, 2009 4:10 PM EDT


First Pitch:  3:10 CDT
TV:  FOX
Radio:  AM 1500 & TRN
Know Thine Enemy: Bless You Boys

Last night was a fantastic win, and I'm still riding high.  None of it matters come 3:10, because there's still a pretty big deficit to overcome.  Winning today would guarantee we don't leave this series any worse off than three games out (a manageable number) and would also set the Twins up for the unthinkable at this point--the series sweep to move within a single, solitary, teensy game.


W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2009 - Carl Pavano 3-3 8 8 0 0 0 0 50.1 51 22 21 4 12 39 3.75 1.25

Carl "The Tiger Killer" Pavano gets at least one more opportunity to lend some credibility to that monicker, having beaten Detroit four times this season already, including his first start as a Twin.  He's compiled five quality starts in a row, meaning that when you look at that stat widget about an inch north of this sentence, you see some pretty good numbers.  This is his biggest game so far in a Minnesota uniform, and I'd love to see him step up to the challenge.

W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2009 - Justin Verlander 16-8 31 31 3 1 0 0 210.0 189 85 78 19 57 239 3.34 1.17

The bigger they come, the harder they fall?  If the Twins want to make a run at a weekend sweep they're going to need to go through Justin Verlander to do it.  Having a Cy Young worthy year, Verlander throws smoke.  He's dangerous, and there's no doubt he's looking to turn back a scrappy, rag-tag bunch of try-hards.  Minnesota has faced him twice this season and won both times.  Can we make it three-for-three?

There aren't any lineups at the time of this writing, and because I'm six hours ahead of Minnesota time it means I'll be out at a birthday party when the first pitch is thrown.  Post the lineups in the commens if you like and leave the light on--hopefully I'll be back to catch the end of the game.  If not, I'll see you for the recap later tonight!

WIN TWINS!!

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lineups

Tigers (78-69)

1. Curtis Granderson, CF
2. Placido Polanco, 2B
3. Carlos Guillen, LF
4. Miguel Cabrera, 1B
5. Aubrey Huff, DH
6. Magglio Ordonez, RF
7. Brando Inge, 3B
8. Gerald Laird, C
9. Adam Everett, SS

Pitching: Justin Verlander, RHP

Twins (75-72)

1. Denard Span, CF
2. Orlando Cabrera, SS
3. Joe Mauer, C
4. Jason Kubel, RF
5. Michael Cuddyer, 1B
6. Delmon Young, LF
7. Jose Morales, DH
8. Brian Buscher, 3B
9. Nick Punto, 2B

Pitching: Carl Pavano. RHP

by diehardtwinsfan on Sep 19, 2009 3:02 PM EDT reply actions  

not so bizarre

Cuddy at first so Kubel in the field, and we have Redmond off the bench if there is a problem.

by montanatwinsfan on Sep 19, 2009 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

same

and I was half expecting Redmond to play today, not Morales. Gardy must finally have figured out how much better Morales is on offense than Redmond, but maybe Gardy still doesn’t trust Morales’ defense?

by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Sep 19, 2009 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

I am not sure what the issue is

but it’s pretty clear that Morales>>>>>>>>Redmond offensively…and right now, that’s kinda needed.

by fischean on Sep 19, 2009 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

probably right

Still, as I mentioned to esteemed commenter fischean last night, Gardy only made one managing mistake last night. I think that;s a season low

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by fetch9 on Sep 19, 2009 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

agreed

Gardy does seem to make a lot of managing mistakes. What did you have as his mistake last night?

by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Sep 19, 2009 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

The Young/Gomez/Span OF

Should have been reversed

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by fetch9 on Sep 19, 2009 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

I agree...

As long as they are both in the lineup, you’d think they’d save some wear on Joe’s knees. There’s no offensive difference between Morales-C/Mauer-DH and Mauer-C/Morales-DH. I guess as long as it doesn’t bench Kubes it doesn’t matter which day they pick.

by DavidRF on Sep 19, 2009 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

No difference offensively

but there’s a definite difference defensively. I’d rest Mauer tomorrow, the day before traveling to Chicago.

by Adam Peterson on Sep 19, 2009 6:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

I hate to say it

but I hope his start isn’t all that great. :\

by fischean on Sep 19, 2009 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

LET"S GO TWINS!!!

"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
"Over? Did you say 'over'? Nothing is over until we decide it is!" -John "Bluto" Blutarsky

by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 19, 2009 4:08 PM EDT reply actions  

Win Twins!

meaningful games in mid september…it’s good to be a Twins fan…

and the Gophers should have won today…that L is on the QB

by caluofmn on Sep 19, 2009 4:09 PM EDT reply actions  

They could have won

The defense gave the Gophers a chance, but without anything resembling a running game, Weber tried to do too much.

by Adam Peterson on Sep 19, 2009 6:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

K!

"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
"Over? Did you say 'over'? Nothing is over until we decide it is!" -John "Bluto" Blutarsky

by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 19, 2009 4:12 PM EDT reply actions  

and we're off...

1out already…let’s go boys get that W

by caluofmn on Sep 19, 2009 4:13 PM EDT reply actions  

Hey, wait a minute!

That’s not DicknBert!

"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
"Over? Did you say 'over'? Nothing is over until we decide it is!" -John "Bluto" Blutarsky

by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 19, 2009 4:16 PM EDT reply actions  

K!

"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
"Over? Did you say 'over'? Nothing is over until we decide it is!" -John "Bluto" Blutarsky

by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 19, 2009 4:16 PM EDT reply actions  

damnit

Oh well, need to score to win anyways

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by fetch9 on Sep 19, 2009 4:18 PM EDT reply actions  

here's their motivation

you need to score to tie and more to win

by caluofmn on Sep 19, 2009 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Tigers strike first

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"Over? Did you say 'over'? Nothing is over until we decide it is!" -John "Bluto" Blutarsky

by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 19, 2009 4:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Baby Joesus!

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by fetch9 on Sep 19, 2009 4:25 PM EDT reply actions  

WOO!!

MAUER BOMBS!

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"Over? Did you say 'over'? Nothing is over until we decide it is!" -John "Bluto" Blutarsky

by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 19, 2009 4:25 PM EDT reply actions  

not bad 1st,

Pavano threw 14 and we made Verlander throw 20.

by montanatwinsfan on Sep 19, 2009 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

In one less AB too I believe

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by fetch9 on Sep 19, 2009 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

I was really happy to have Pavano match up against Zoolander

once upon a time Pavano was really good…

we might in for a real street fight…

here’s a little something to enjoy during the commercial break for people who enjoy video games or saucy foreigners

http://www.escapistmagazine.com/videos/view/zero-punctuation/926-Batman-Arkham-Asylum

by caluofmn on Sep 19, 2009 4:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Pavs pings Binge

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"Over? Did you say 'over'? Nothing is over until we decide it is!" -John "Bluto" Blutarsky

by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 19, 2009 4:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Only problem

He’s in scoring position now

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"Over? Did you say 'over'? Nothing is over until we decide it is!" -John "Bluto" Blutarsky

by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 19, 2009 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

uh oh

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by fetch9 on Sep 19, 2009 4:36 PM EDT reply actions  

whew

Thanks Span

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by fetch9 on Sep 19, 2009 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

JINX!

"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
"Over? Did you say 'over'? Nothing is over until we decide it is!" -John "Bluto" Blutarsky

by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 19, 2009 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

HOO!

Thank you Span!

"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
"Over? Did you say 'over'? Nothing is over until we decide it is!" -John "Bluto" Blutarsky

by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 19, 2009 4:36 PM EDT reply actions  

So close Cuddy

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"Over? Did you say 'over'? Nothing is over until we decide it is!" -John "Bluto" Blutarsky

by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 19, 2009 4:39 PM EDT reply actions  

2 on, one out

should equal at least one run…

by fischean on Sep 19, 2009 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nice jinx

Verlander says thanks

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"Over? Did you say 'over'? Nothing is over until we decide it is!" -John "Bluto" Blutarsky

by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 19, 2009 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

RISP

don’t make it home. :(

by fischean on Sep 19, 2009 4:49 PM EDT reply actions  

Bah,

that was a very good AB by LNP – just missed getting a base hit after being robbed by Cabrera.

by montanatwinsfan on Sep 19, 2009 4:50 PM EDT reply actions  

and 42 pitches now for Verlander,

lets hope Span and Cabrera dont hack at the first pitch they see and let Verlander off the hook. We need to run his pitch count up and make sure we knock him out before the 7th.

by montanatwinsfan on Sep 19, 2009 4:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Let’s keep making him throw 20 an inning and get him out after 5 or so.

Or make him throw over 120 so he is ineffective/injured in his next start

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by fetch9 on Sep 19, 2009 4:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Is this semi-national FOX or just local FOX?

I’m not getting the game in southern california… dodgers/cubs instead. :-(

by DavidRF on Sep 19, 2009 4:55 PM EDT reply actions  

must be local FOX then

cause I’m getting it here in MN.

by fischean on Sep 19, 2009 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sometimes FOX is "semi-"national...

Just wondering if half the nation is watching or just the five state region…

Which announcers? Dick & Bert? Or someone like Joe Morgan?

by DavidRF on Sep 19, 2009 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

ha ha ha
is he now?

by caluofmn on Sep 19, 2009 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

or

That’s what she said!

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"Over? Did you say 'over'? Nothing is over until we decide it is!" -John "Bluto" Blutarsky

by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 19, 2009 5:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

lol

Dick BREMER. He’s on television.

Perv. haha

by fischean on Sep 19, 2009 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

Must be local then...

I was hoping the Mauer HR was seen by other cities…

by DavidRF on Sep 19, 2009 5:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think local Fox affiliates

have a choice of several games they can go with.

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"Over? Did you say 'over'? Nothing is over until we decide it is!" -John "Bluto" Blutarsky

by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 19, 2009 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Semi national

As East Coast is watching this game.

by montanatwinsfan on Sep 19, 2009 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

I didn't get it

Got the Cubs game instead out here in Maryland. Grrr…

by Adam Peterson on Sep 19, 2009 6:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

why?

"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
"Over? Did you say 'over'? Nothing is over until we decide it is!" -John "Bluto" Blutarsky

by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 19, 2009 4:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oops!

reply fail

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"Over? Did you say 'over'? Nothing is over until we decide it is!" -John "Bluto" Blutarsky

by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 19, 2009 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

haha

because he’s good….just in case you really wanted to know. :P

by fischean on Sep 19, 2009 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nope

Understood. I messed up.

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"Over? Did you say 'over'? Nothing is over until we decide it is!" -John "Bluto" Blutarsky

by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 19, 2009 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

dammit

2-1

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"Over? Did you say 'over'? Nothing is over until we decide it is!" -John "Bluto" Blutarsky

by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 19, 2009 4:57 PM EDT reply actions  

At least they're being aggresive

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"Over? Did you say 'over'? Nothing is over until we decide it is!" -John "Bluto" Blutarsky

by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 19, 2009 5:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

not worth if if they’re being too aggressive – Ks and CSs do too much damage

by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Sep 19, 2009 5:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Would've been in scoring position

Gotta take chances sometimes

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"Over? Did you say 'over'? Nothing is over until we decide it is!" -John "Bluto" Blutarsky

by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 19, 2009 5:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Span on!

Let’s get him home guys!

"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
"Over? Did you say 'over'? Nothing is over until we decide it is!" -John "Bluto" Blutarsky

by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 19, 2009 5:04 PM EDT reply actions  

Go Span!

Let’s hit five consecutive home runs!

by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Sep 19, 2009 5:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Mauer K's

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"Over? Did you say 'over'? Nothing is over until we decide it is!" -John "Bluto" Blutarsky

by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 19, 2009 5:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Pinball

Pavano to Buscher to Cuddyer

by Hjorvarthr on Sep 19, 2009 5:14 PM EDT reply actions  

K!

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"Over? Did you say 'over'? Nothing is over until we decide it is!" -John "Bluto" Blutarsky

by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 19, 2009 5:20 PM EDT reply actions  

ok, time for some run scoring...

Baby J, Cuddy, whoever is after him, your time is now.

by fischean on Sep 19, 2009 5:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Kubes

Cuddy
Delmon

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"Over? Did you say 'over'? Nothing is over until we decide it is!" -John "Bluto" Blutarsky

by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 19, 2009 5:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

JINX!

"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
"Over? Did you say 'over'? Nothing is over until we decide it is!" -John "Bluto" Blutarsky

by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 19, 2009 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

AUGH!

I’M BLIND!

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"Over? Did you say 'over'? Nothing is over until we decide it is!" -John "Bluto" Blutarsky

by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 19, 2009 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Comments like that cheapen their art

by DavidRF on Sep 19, 2009 5:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

haha

I should be nicer, you're right, they are a fountain of endless talent.

by fischean on Sep 19, 2009 5:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Delmon K's

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by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 19, 2009 5:26 PM EDT reply actions  

Punto WTF?

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by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 19, 2009 5:30 PM EDT reply actions  

I think this might Pavano's last inning

maybe one more…if this one gets done quickly

by Hjorvarthr on Sep 19, 2009 5:33 PM EDT reply actions  

74 pitches only 2-1

Unless the dam bursts here…

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by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 19, 2009 5:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

WHEW!!!

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"Over? Did you say 'over'? Nothing is over until we decide it is!" -John "Bluto" Blutarsky

by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 19, 2009 5:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

wow

Twins still have some luck in them…

by caluofmn on Sep 19, 2009 5:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

That fail by Punto looming large

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"Over? Did you say 'over'? Nothing is over until we decide it is!" -John "Bluto" Blutarsky

by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 19, 2009 5:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Today?

sanity check that they didn’t sneak in a saturday game…

by DavidRF on Sep 19, 2009 5:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

no kidding.

what to watch tomorrow…

by fischean on Sep 19, 2009 5:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

No doubt about it for me

Twins all the way

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"Over? Did you say 'over'? Nothing is over until we decide it is!" -John "Bluto" Blutarsky

by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 19, 2009 5:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Get a DVR and watch both...

FF through all the huddles and commerical breaks…

by DavidRF on Sep 19, 2009 5:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

hmmm

have DVR…but it’s at home. cabin viewing says time will be split between games…

by fischean on Sep 19, 2009 5:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

vikings

They don’t make me want to murder someone

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by fetch9 on Sep 19, 2009 5:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Don't watch them much then?

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by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 19, 2009 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah... I was gonna say...

I suppose its just the lions, so hopefully they’ll cruise…

by DavidRF on Sep 19, 2009 5:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

ehhh

maybe. last year, ended up being closer than it should have been.

by fischean on Sep 19, 2009 5:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

haha no i do

I just dont like football that much

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by fetch9 on Sep 19, 2009 5:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

I wish I had a choice of what to watch tomorrow

It’s paper writing time tomorrow for me. Lovely Monday deadline… :(

by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Sep 19, 2009 5:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

oh, me too

but I’m going to put my amazing multi-tasking skills to use. :)

by fischean on Sep 19, 2009 5:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

oh if only...

I’d be a student the rest of my life then.

by fischean on Sep 19, 2009 5:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

Whew

double play luck.

Saves the day

by fischean on Sep 19, 2009 5:37 PM EDT reply actions  

nice job

hit machine

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by fetch9 on Sep 19, 2009 5:42 PM EDT reply actions  

¡Ole Jose!

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by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 19, 2009 5:42 PM EDT reply actions  

Rally Slayer

please don’t ruin this.

by fischean on Sep 19, 2009 5:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Ok, serious question for you people

if your count is 3-1, do you take the pitch unless you can tell that it’s a strike?

by fischean on Sep 19, 2009 5:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Yes

If your LNP

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by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 19, 2009 5:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

Adam Everett

Looks like a grown up with that beard

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by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 19, 2009 5:51 PM EDT reply actions  

I'm missing out...

Gameday should update their mugshots daily…

by DavidRF on Sep 19, 2009 5:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

imagine a 14 y/o with a full beard

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by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 19, 2009 5:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Close!

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by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 19, 2009 5:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

haha poor Baker

I wonder if he gets carded to get into R-rated movies

by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Sep 19, 2009 5:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm sure he gets carded for buying beer

I tend to have my own problems with that. I think once or twice they haven’t carded me, but that’s it.

Even worse, whenever I vote, the old ladies running the polling station used to always ask me if this was the first time I voted. The primary for this year was the first time that no one asked me that, and I’m 24…

by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Sep 19, 2009 5:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

lol

that’s a shame…I get carded too. I’m always told “oh, you’ll appreciate it when you’re 40!”. I don’t appreciate it now. :\

by fischean on Sep 19, 2009 6:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

3 up

3 down for Pavs
Time for a Twins 6th Inning Rally™!

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by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 19, 2009 5:54 PM EDT reply actions  

Verlander is really good

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"Over? Did you say 'over'? Nothing is over until we decide it is!" -John "Bluto" Blutarsky

by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 19, 2009 5:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

+1

He’s got great stuff, I’m not surprised by the 4 hits

by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Sep 19, 2009 6:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

O-Cab gets on!

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by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 19, 2009 5:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Ok...Cuddy

pleasepleasepleasepleasepleaseplease

by fischean on Sep 19, 2009 6:03 PM EDT reply actions  

O-Cab on 3rd

Twins Baseball™ AKA small ball

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by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 19, 2009 6:03 PM EDT reply actions  

WTF was Cuddy swinging at?

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by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 19, 2009 6:04 PM EDT reply actions  

didn't you see?

the ball was only 2 feet away from the bat!

by fischean on Sep 19, 2009 6:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

rally/RISP fail

2fer

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by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 19, 2009 6:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Have a chat with Leyland

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by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 19, 2009 6:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

Delmon!

Nice catch!

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by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 19, 2009 6:11 PM EDT reply actions  

how many pitches is Verlander at?

Id like to see us take a crack at the pen

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by fetch9 on Sep 19, 2009 6:11 PM EDT reply actions  

damn

he’s probably got another one in him then

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by fetch9 on Sep 19, 2009 6:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Crain warming up

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by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 19, 2009 6:12 PM EDT reply actions  

K!

4 K’s for Pavano so far today!

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by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 19, 2009 6:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Young

Morales
Buscher due up

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by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 19, 2009 6:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Delmon robbed of extra bases by Binge

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by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 19, 2009 6:17 PM EDT reply actions  

No fail fail

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by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 19, 2009 6:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Another

Twins RISP Fail™

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by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 19, 2009 6:20 PM EDT reply actions  

We still have 2 innings left!

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by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 19, 2009 6:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

I meant that in a positive way

Forgot the :) maybe.

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by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 19, 2009 6:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

haha

we’ll see. I hope you’re right.

by fischean on Sep 19, 2009 6:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Argh

We get caught stealing way too often!

by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Sep 19, 2009 6:21 PM EDT reply actions  

A skill we seem to have lost

In the past few years, sadly.

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by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 19, 2009 6:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Gets it done!

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by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 19, 2009 6:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nice inning from Crain

Late season Crain = 1000x better than early season Crain

by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Sep 19, 2009 6:28 PM EDT reply actions  

so true

maybe his little vacation to Rochester was eye opening.

by fischean on Sep 19, 2009 6:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

Too late

LNP K’s

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by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 19, 2009 6:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Span on!

My heart up in the process

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by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 19, 2009 6:31 PM EDT reply actions  

*

My heart RATE up in the process

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by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 19, 2009 6:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Tiger's BP warming up

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by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 19, 2009 6:33 PM EDT reply actions  

8th inning

Verlander still has a 99mph fastball!

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by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 19, 2009 6:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Dome magic!!!

I love it!!!

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by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 19, 2009 6:36 PM EDT reply actions  

exhibit 42949242

of why I dont want the dome to go away

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by fetch9 on Sep 19, 2009 6:36 PM EDT reply actions  

BOOO!

Pitch to Mauer you cowards!!!

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by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 19, 2009 6:37 PM EDT reply actions  

You missed it!

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by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 19, 2009 6:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Kubes!!!!

3-2!!!!
YES!!!!!!!

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by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 19, 2009 6:40 PM EDT reply actions  

HAHAHAHA

MARRY ME JASON KUBEL

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by fetch9 on Sep 19, 2009 6:40 PM EDT reply actions  

Don't jinx us now!!!

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"Over? Did you say 'over'? Nothing is over until we decide it is!" -John "Bluto" Blutarsky

by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 19, 2009 6:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

Thank you

Detroit outfielder guy!

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by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 19, 2009 6:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Rec'd!

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by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 19, 2009 6:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

That WAS awesome!

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by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 19, 2009 6:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

yeah cuddy!

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by fetch9 on Sep 19, 2009 6:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Who is due up for DET?

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by fetch9 on Sep 19, 2009 6:43 PM EDT reply actions  

CUDDY!!!!

6-2!!!!
OMG!!!!!!!!!

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"Over? Did you say 'over'? Nothing is over until we decide it is!" -John "Bluto" Blutarsky

by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 19, 2009 6:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Ummm

omg.

OMG OMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMG

by fischean on Sep 19, 2009 6:44 PM EDT reply actions  

OH MY GODDDDDDDDDDDDD

this is the best game everrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

by fischean on Sep 19, 2009 6:45 PM EDT reply actions  

SO FAR!!!!

Season (Post-season) not over yet!

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by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 19, 2009 6:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

ok, so far is right.

best game so far.

the amazingness level has reached new heights.

by fischean on Sep 19, 2009 6:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Seriously

I LOVE this game!!!

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"Over? Did you say 'over'? Nothing is over until we decide it is!" -John "Bluto" Blutarsky

by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 19, 2009 6:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

The best part

It’s gonna get played on ESPN a lot

so more times to enjoy it

by Hjorvarthr on Sep 19, 2009 6:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

greatest 8th inning in a looooong time.

+100 to every Twins player involved in that. And the outfielder that bobbled. And the Dome. Oh, Dome.

by fischean on Sep 19, 2009 6:49 PM EDT reply actions  

Just SotG

Forget Hon mention

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by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 19, 2009 6:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm looking forward to Target Field

But I will really miss Dome Magic!!! Nothing else like it!

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"Over? Did you say 'over'? Nothing is over until we decide it is!" -John "Bluto" Blutarsky

by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 19, 2009 6:50 PM EDT reply actions  

2 down!

1 to go!

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by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 19, 2009 6:52 PM EDT reply actions  

¡Por favor!

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by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 19, 2009 6:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ack! Big Sweat II can't get the last one

MattyG coming on!

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"Over? Did you say 'over'? Nothing is over until we decide it is!" -John "Bluto" Blutarsky

by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 19, 2009 6:56 PM EDT reply actions  

A good day for Polanco

I don’t really blame Mijares. He still earns his dome dogs today

by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Sep 19, 2009 6:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Grounder to MattyG

Yesterday – slow liner to Nathan to end the game.

by benhertz on Sep 19, 2009 6:59 PM EDT reply actions  

GAME OVA!

2 games back. 6 game streak.

My heart can barely handle all this joy!!!

by fischean on Sep 19, 2009 6:59 PM EDT reply actions  

GAME OVER

TWINS WIN!!!!!
2 games back!!!
WE ARE ON A ROLL!!!!!!!
GO TWINS!!!!!!

"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
"Over? Did you say 'over'? Nothing is over until we decide it is!" -John "Bluto" Blutarsky

by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 19, 2009 6:59 PM EDT reply actions  

Pavano beat Verlander!!!

EAT IT TIGERS!

"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
"Over? Did you say 'over'? Nothing is over until we decide it is!" -John "Bluto" Blutarsky

by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 19, 2009 7:01 PM EDT reply actions  

I'd love to hear Leyland's comments about the HumptyDome

"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot

by cmathewson on Sep 19, 2009 7:05 PM EDT reply actions  

lol

I’d get you a signed copy…and laugh with you

by caluofmn on Sep 19, 2009 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

you really can't not laugh at Ozzie's insane hatred of the dome.

it pretty much makes the Sox season that much funnier.

Gee, I’m sounding mean now. I’ll be done. :D

by fischean on Sep 19, 2009 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

how's that friend of yours?

loving 3rd place or looking forward to 4th?

now that’s how you do mean!

by caluofmn on Sep 19, 2009 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

Magic man strikes again!

With the help of the ghost of Hubert H. Humphrey.

"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot

by cmathewson on Sep 19, 2009 7:09 PM EDT reply actions  

I will but man

the urge is there…

hey if the Twins win the division…do they get a cake?
and a magic show by Cuddyer?

by caluofmn on Sep 19, 2009 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

they totally get cake

lots and lots and lots of cake.

Cuddy’s magic show is going on now…it’s called “hitting a crazy number of home runs lately”. :D

by fischean on Sep 19, 2009 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Cuddy's magic

“Pick a ball, any ball. Now look in the stands. Is that the ball you picked?”

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