Game 155 Overflow Thread
How about those Vikings?! Kidding, kidding, a pennant race is on right now. Twins down 4-1 in the 7th. Things kinda looking up, maybe. Go Twins!
Lineups
Twins
Denard Span, CF
Orlando Cabrera, SS
Joe Mauer, DH
Jason Kubel, RF
Michael Cuddyer, 1B
Delmon Young, LF
Jose Morales, C
Matt Tolbert, 3B
Nick Punto, 2B
Royals
Willie Bloomquist, LF
Mitch Maier, CF
Billy Butler, 1B
Brayan Pena, DH
Alberto Callaspo, 3B
Miguel Olivo, C
Mark Teahen, RF
Yuniesky Betancourt, SS
Luis Hernandez, 2B
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Could have used some magic in that last inning.
BUT, we have been getting on base, so if Grienkdieknkienekie leaves, we have rally written all over us.
I always loved that one.
seriously, isn't he about done?
geez.
"But seriously, the banana guy is just sitting there now quietly taking in the game. You can’t do that. You’re either the banana guy or you’re the businessman." -Daniel Louden
97 pitches, yes I suspect they will pull him here.
I think they are going to play it safe with him, as well they should.
by montanatwinsfan on Sep 27, 2009 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions
it's like he's Cy Young material or something.
"But seriously, the banana guy is just sitting there now quietly taking in the game. You can’t do that. You’re either the banana guy or you’re the businessman." -Daniel Louden
8K's!
Tough to get anything done offensively
"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 27, 2009 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Went up the ladder on him
"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 27, 2009 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions
RISP Fail!

Above: O-Cab (left), everyone on base (right)
by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Sep 27, 2009 4:25 PM EDT reply actions
oh, O-Cab.
that was miserable.
Sox leading Tigers 5-2, to add insult to injury.
"But seriously, the banana guy is just sitting there now quietly taking in the game. You can’t do that. You’re either the banana guy or you’re the businessman." -Daniel Louden
Not sure how that is adding insult
Things would be so much worse if the Tigers were up
Percy Harvin is my dealer.
chance to gain a game heading into Detroit
"But seriously, the banana guy is just sitting there now quietly taking in the game. You can’t do that. You’re either the banana guy or you’re the businessman." -Daniel Louden
Er...
I think we actually want the Sox to win today….
Old habits are hard to break
"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 27, 2009 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions
again...chance to gain a game. :)
"But seriously, the banana guy is just sitting there now quietly taking in the game. You can’t do that. You’re either the banana guy or you’re the businessman." -Daniel Louden
Yeah, it would be.
All I was saying was that it was 1. hard to watch this game already and 2. know that an opportunity to gain a game is passing by. :)
"But seriously, the banana guy is just sitting there now quietly taking in the game. You can’t do that. You’re either the banana guy or you’re the businessman." -Daniel Louden
AH!
We thought you had gone insane for a while there! Sorry!
"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 27, 2009 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions
no, it's ok
I should have been more clear.
"But seriously, the banana guy is just sitting there now quietly taking in the game. You can’t do that. You’re either the banana guy or you’re the businessman." -Daniel Louden
Guy in red
Copping a serious feel!
"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 27, 2009 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions
she doesn't seem to be aware.
"But seriously, the banana guy is just sitting there now quietly taking in the game. You can’t do that. You’re either the banana guy or you’re the businessman." -Daniel Louden
or doesn't mind
I’m sure her folks are proud
"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 27, 2009 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions
I'd rather have him on the mound
Just avoid INTs and he’s good!
"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 27, 2009 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions
nice
Can the Twins hit a 3 run homer?
"But seriously, the banana guy is just sitting there now quietly taking in the game. You can’t do that. You’re either the banana guy or you’re the businessman." -Daniel Louden
that would be something only Baby J could accomplish
even though, really, he sucks.
"But seriously, the banana guy is just sitting there now quietly taking in the game. You can’t do that. You’re either the banana guy or you’re the businessman." -Daniel Louden
he does suck
He was 0 for 68 in a fair comparison of games
by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Sep 27, 2009 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions
He'll look good
In a KC uniform next year
"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 27, 2009 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions
walk Billy Butler
then get him out on a double play…nicely done.
"But seriously, the banana guy is just sitting there now quietly taking in the game. You can’t do that. You’re either the banana guy or you’re the businessman." -Daniel Louden
In "batting pitcher" league news.
Braves making the NL Wildcard interesting….
Percy Harvin is my dealer.
crap its Soria
going for a 2 out save
by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Sep 27, 2009 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Soria<Greinke
we can hit this guy!
"But seriously, the banana guy is just sitting there now quietly taking in the game. You can’t do that. You’re either the banana guy or you’re the businessman." -Daniel Louden
see?! :)
"But seriously, the banana guy is just sitting there now quietly taking in the game. You can’t do that. You’re either the banana guy or you’re the businessman." -Daniel Louden
And by Slacker Joe!
"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 27, 2009 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Mauer lead off hit!
Let’s get him home!
"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 27, 2009 4:35 PM EDT reply actions
or hey, hit into a double play.
awesome.
"But seriously, the banana guy is just sitting there now quietly taking in the game. You can’t do that. You’re either the banana guy or you’re the businessman." -Daniel Louden
Good effing question.
Like I’ve said the past 3 days: MAS GOMEZ.
"But seriously, the banana guy is just sitting there now quietly taking in the game. You can’t do that. You’re either the banana guy or you’re the businessman." -Daniel Louden
He's been really good lately
"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 27, 2009 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions
not at Kauffman for whatever reason.
wouldn’t have hurt to start someone else. :\
Or DH Kubes instead of Harris…something.
"But seriously, the banana guy is just sitting there now quietly taking in the game. You can’t do that. You’re either the banana guy or you’re the businessman." -Daniel Louden
Should have made an effort...
…to get Rivas back — he always destroyed at Kauffman.
Kubes broken bat GIDP
Another MN Twins GIDP
"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 27, 2009 4:37 PM EDT reply actions
Ughhhh
my Vikings euphoria is wearing off pretty quickly here. You’re bringing me down, Twins. :(
"But seriously, the banana guy is just sitting there now quietly taking in the game. You can’t do that. You’re either the banana guy or you’re the businessman." -Daniel Louden
Delmon
I promise I won’t make fun of you for the rest of the season if you get a hit here
by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Sep 27, 2009 4:39 PM EDT reply actions
meh
I’ll give him a free pass for the rest of the game
by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Sep 27, 2009 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions
how generous.
"But seriously, the banana guy is just sitting there now quietly taking in the game. You can’t do that. You’re either the banana guy or you’re the businessman." -Daniel Louden
he *got* hit
does that count?
"But seriously, the banana guy is just sitting there now quietly taking in the game. You can’t do that. You’re either the banana guy or you’re the businessman." -Daniel Louden
HIT by pitch?
"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 27, 2009 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions
At least...
At least we’re going into Detroit only down 2
"This ain't a football game, we do this every day." - Earl Weaver
Not over yet!!!
"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 27, 2009 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions
errrr
Maybe I spoke too soon……
"This ain't a football game, we do this every day." - Earl Weaver
by Daniel Louden on Sep 27, 2009 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Let's say Gomez sacs over Mauer instead of Kubel batting
This inning would be fantastic.
Percy Harvin is my dealer.
Rally loon time!
"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 27, 2009 4:41 PM EDT reply actions
Ok Baby J's Apprentice
game time, let’s score some runs
by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Sep 27, 2009 4:41 PM EDT reply actions
Come on Jose!!!!!!
"But seriously, the banana guy is just sitting there now quietly taking in the game. You can’t do that. You’re either the banana guy or you’re the businessman." -Daniel Louden
your rally loon was too late.
:(
"But seriously, the banana guy is just sitting there now quietly taking in the game. You can’t do that. You’re either the banana guy or you’re the businessman." -Daniel Louden
maybe it will count for next inning?
by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Sep 27, 2009 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions
the most exciting 9th inning rally ever?
well…ok then.
"But seriously, the banana guy is just sitting there now quietly taking in the game. You can’t do that. You’re either the banana guy or you’re the businessman." -Daniel Louden
could happen.
I walked away from the Vikes with 1:38 left to play.
by montanatwinsfan on Sep 27, 2009 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions
See?
"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 27, 2009 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions
they gotta get mean here.
"But seriously, the banana guy is just sitting there now quietly taking in the game. You can’t do that. You’re either the banana guy or you’re the businessman." -Daniel Louden
crap
"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 27, 2009 4:43 PM EDT reply actions
Good!
Even IF we don’t win here. We’re only 2 GB going into Detroit!
"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 27, 2009 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Rally Crane!
When the loon isn’t enough

by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Sep 27, 2009 4:47 PM EDT reply actions
remember the alternate rally loon?
he seemed to work pretty well…does that jinx him? Never mind…
"But seriously, the banana guy is just sitting there now quietly taking in the game. You can’t do that. You’re either the banana guy or you’re the businessman." -Daniel Louden
Crain gets it done
"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 27, 2009 4:48 PM EDT reply actions
Rally Raccoon

"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 27, 2009 4:49 PM EDT reply actions
?
raccoon?
"But seriously, the banana guy is just sitting there now quietly taking in the game. You can’t do that. You’re either the banana guy or you’re the businessman." -Daniel Louden
he is darn cute though.
"But seriously, the banana guy is just sitting there now quietly taking in the game. You can’t do that. You’re either the banana guy or you’re the businessman." -Daniel Louden
2 out rally
Starts………..now!
"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 27, 2009 4:53 PM EDT reply actions
1 out left to score at least 3 runs
come on, Denard.
"But seriously, the banana guy is just sitting there now quietly taking in the game. You can’t do that. You’re either the banana guy or you’re the businessman." -Daniel Louden
Woot, Denard, keeping our hopes alive!
"But seriously, the banana guy is just sitting there now quietly taking in the game. You can’t do that. You’re either the banana guy or you’re the businessman." -Daniel Louden
bases loaded once, two left on twice...
ahh.
"But seriously, the banana guy is just sitting there now quietly taking in the game. You can’t do that. You’re either the banana guy or you’re the businessman." -Daniel Louden
yay Span
now let’s get O-Cab on and Baby J can hit an HR
by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Sep 27, 2009 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions
and...?
"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 27, 2009 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions
they're running out of good pitchers
a tie would probably work well for us.
"But seriously, the banana guy is just sitting there now quietly taking in the game. You can’t do that. You’re either the banana guy or you’re the businessman." -Daniel Louden
Joe?
"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 27, 2009 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions
JOE!
"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 27, 2009 4:58 PM EDT up reply actions
O-Cab!
"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 27, 2009 4:56 PM EDT reply actions
woohooo O-Cab!
BABY J.
Seriously.
Now.
It’s Sunday…your day!
"But seriously, the banana guy is just sitting there now quietly taking in the game. You can’t do that. You’re either the banana guy or you’re the businessman." -Daniel Louden
who?
"But seriously, the banana guy is just sitting there now quietly taking in the game. You can’t do that. You’re either the banana guy or you’re the businessman." -Daniel Louden
I can hardly watch this
it’s almost as bad as Brett’s crazy ass throw to win the Vikings game…
"But seriously, the banana guy is just sitting there now quietly taking in the game. You can’t do that. You’re either the banana guy or you’re the businessman." -Daniel Louden
NOoooooooo
bad bad bad bad bad bad bad bad.
"But seriously, the banana guy is just sitting there now quietly taking in the game. You can’t do that. You’re either the banana guy or you’re the businessman." -Daniel Louden
What did you expect from Mauer?
by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Sep 27, 2009 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions
5 consecutive home runs!
"But seriously, the banana guy is just sitting there now quietly taking in the game. You can’t do that. You’re either the banana guy or you’re the businessman." -Daniel Louden
Well...
bright side….who thought we’d even be in the race in the last week!
BIG SERIES COMING!
Percy Harvin is my dealer.
Besides a lot of us you mean?
"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 27, 2009 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions
should be up on nfl.com soon
"But seriously, the banana guy is just sitting there now quietly taking in the game. You can’t do that. You’re either the banana guy or you’re the businessman." -Daniel Louden
Ask and ye shall receive!
"But seriously, the banana guy is just sitting there now quietly taking in the game. You can’t do that. You’re either the banana guy or you’re the businessman." -Daniel Louden
Sometimes you win, sometimes you look like the Natinals

by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Sep 27, 2009 5:01 PM EDT reply actions
game
Bright side: We are still within 2 games of 1st place! And the pitching lineups don’t look too bad!
We can do this!
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 27, 2009 5:02 PM EDT reply actions
Porcello v. Blackie tomorrow.
hmmm.
"But seriously, the banana guy is just sitting there now quietly taking in the game. You can’t do that. You’re either the banana guy or you’re the businessman." -Daniel Louden
Blackburn has really good outings
And sometimes not so much, but the Tigers don’t really want 1st place anyway!
"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 27, 2009 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions

"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 27, 2009 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Paper tigers will burn?
"But seriously, the banana guy is just sitting there now quietly taking in the game. You can’t do that. You’re either the banana guy or you’re the businessman." -Daniel Louden

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