Twins @ Marlins
by Jon Marthaler on Mar 15, 2010 12:30 PM EDT
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First pitch is 12:05 in Jupiter today.
Jupiter is on the opposite side of Florida from Fort Myers, and thus is a three-hour bus ride. I don't know if anybody will get the option to skip the trip today, but if they do, they'll probably take it. (Joe Mauer and Justin Morneau are scheduled to miss out with very minor injuries.) Francisco Liriano is scheduled to start.
La Velle has the lineups. No DH, so Liriano (and Brian Duensing and Anthony Slama and Anthony Swarzak after him) will have to bat.
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What a life, to get to skip out on the bus rides, because 3 hours is so terrible...
"You can't sit on a lead and run a few plays into the line and just kill the clock. You've got to throw the ball over the damn plate and give the other man his chance. That's why baseball is the greatest game of them all."
~ Earl Weaver
"In God we trust. All others must provide evidence."
~ Billy Beane
Good thing they locked him up for a while, huh? :)
RonGarde: Target Field is going to be exactly like Progressive Field, except you'll have a chance to die of frostbite in the middle of July
Lineup:
Span, CF 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 .571
Punto, 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .167
Kubel, RF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .250
Peterson, Br, 1B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .250
Young, D, LF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .200
Ramos, W, C 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .364
Tolbert, SS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Casilla, A, 2B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .133
Liriano, P 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Totals 2 0 1 0 0 0 1
by montanatwinsfan on Mar 15, 2010 1:15 PM EDT reply actions
I don't understand why they don't have a DH for all preseason games.
If the Marlins really think it’s important that their pitchers hit, then they don’t have to use it. If, instead, they want to get someone else a couple of extra at bats, they can do that.
"Pinch-bunters don't have a ton of value, even with the Twins"
by Steven Ellingson on Mar 15, 2010 1:26 PM EDT reply actions
Delmon Young WALKS
Stop the presses. This is news.
Are you listening to the radio?
Or online? Because I’m listening on my ipod, and he’s still batting. :\
RonGarde: Target Field is going to be exactly like Progressive Field, except you'll have a chance to die of frostbite in the middle of July
I am listening on MLB Audio
I think you just gave me the ability to ruin this whole game for you. ;)
Haha, oh nooo.
That kinda sucks, though, that my audio is so far behind. And it’s Florida’s feed, too, so lots of non-Twins talk.
You’re not the only one ruining it.
RonGarde: Target Field is going to be exactly like Progressive Field, except you'll have a chance to die of frostbite in the middle of July
I'm listening to the Marlins feed too.
They didn’t have a Twins feed to listen to. (sad panda)
"The Marlins would have won the AL Central last year with a record of 87-75, instead of coming in 6th in their division"
Haha
RonGarde: Target Field is going to be exactly like Progressive Field, except you'll have a chance to die of frostbite in the middle of July
Just in case anyone is wondering
the Twins are in the navy blue BP-style jerseys, navy blue hats with red bills, and travel pants. Marlins in black.
Weird to hear announcers describe that.
RonGarde: Target Field is going to be exactly like Progressive Field, except you'll have a chance to die of frostbite in the middle of July
Marlins 1, Twins 0 in the 2nd.
RonGarde: Target Field is going to be exactly like Progressive Field, except you'll have a chance to die of frostbite in the middle of July
damn auto refresh isn't working again.
makes real time attempts to poke fun at fischean and co. frustrating.
by montanatwinsfan on Mar 15, 2010 1:45 PM EDT reply actions
what a shame.
RonGarde: Target Field is going to be exactly like Progressive Field, except you'll have a chance to die of frostbite in the middle of July
cool thanks
gameday makes the Florida announcers more bearable.
by montanatwinsfan on Mar 15, 2010 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions
"They've [the Twins] always done the 'little things' right"
Such a great reputation to have…
RonGarde: Target Field is going to be exactly like Progressive Field, except you'll have a chance to die of frostbite in the middle of July
haha, crap.
solid 15-20 seconds after this popped up.
RonGarde: Target Field is going to be exactly like Progressive Field, except you'll have a chance to die of frostbite in the middle of July
dont feel bad,
last season she enjoyed spoling my fun with the 6-10 second delay I had out here in Montana…
by montanatwinsfan on Mar 15, 2010 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions
A) he should still feel bad and B) it's not our fault your internet comes in via carrier pigeon.
RonGarde: Target Field is going to be exactly like Progressive Field, except you'll have a chance to die of frostbite in the middle of July
3 run HR for Kubel for those of you scoring at home
I mean keeping score at home, not “scoring” at home, because if you are “scoring” at home I hope you dont have the Twins Radio Network on.
by montanatwinsfan on Mar 15, 2010 1:52 PM EDT reply actions
I think John Gordon has a romantic voice...
"You can't sit on a lead and run a few plays into the line and just kill the clock. You've got to throw the ball over the damn plate and give the other man his chance. That's why baseball is the greatest game of them all."
~ Earl Weaver
"In God we trust. All others must provide evidence."
~ Billy Beane
The windup, and it's a hard one high and tight...
"You can't sit on a lead and run a few plays into the line and just kill the clock. You've got to throw the ball over the damn plate and give the other man his chance. That's why baseball is the greatest game of them all."
~ Earl Weaver
"In God we trust. All others must provide evidence."
~ Billy Beane
You totally ruined Twins baseball on the radio.
Or made it 10 times better. I’ll get back to you when I know which.
Wanted to use something to do with "giving it a ride," couldn't make it work totally...
"You can't sit on a lead and run a few plays into the line and just kill the clock. You've got to throw the ball over the damn plate and give the other man his chance. That's why baseball is the greatest game of them all."
~ Earl Weaver
"In God we trust. All others must provide evidence."
~ Billy Beane
I could keep these going, if you like...
:p
"You can't sit on a lead and run a few plays into the line and just kill the clock. You've got to throw the ball over the damn plate and give the other man his chance. That's why baseball is the greatest game of them all."
~ Earl Weaver
"In God we trust. All others must provide evidence."
~ Billy Beane
and my personal favorite... the double play...
"You can't sit on a lead and run a few plays into the line and just kill the clock. You've got to throw the ball over the damn plate and give the other man his chance. That's why baseball is the greatest game of them all."
~ Earl Weaver
"In God we trust. All others must provide evidence."
~ Billy Beane
!!!!!1
"You can't sit on a lead and run a few plays into the line and just kill the clock. You've got to throw the ball over the damn plate and give the other man his chance. That's why baseball is the greatest game of them all."
~ Earl Weaver
"In God we trust. All others must provide evidence."
~ Billy Beane
I really hope the Marlins guys start discussing a possible 'position change' for Mauer...
"You can't sit on a lead and run a few plays into the line and just kill the clock. You've got to throw the ball over the damn plate and give the other man his chance. That's why baseball is the greatest game of them all."
~ Earl Weaver
"In God we trust. All others must provide evidence."
~ Billy Beane
Gee,
Ramos doesn’t look too bad does he.
by montanatwinsfan on Mar 15, 2010 1:56 PM EDT reply actions
Matt Tolbert walked.
Huh.
RonGarde: Target Field is going to be exactly like Progressive Field, except you'll have a chance to die of frostbite in the middle of July
Liriano as a closer.
So far, he has ended every inning in this game, either on the mound or at the plate.
Isn't having him bat a little risky?
He’s so fragile…
RonGarde: Target Field is going to be exactly like Progressive Field, except you'll have a chance to die of frostbite in the middle of July
Another K for Liriano
5 so far. Nice.
RonGarde: Target Field is going to be exactly like Progressive Field, except you'll have a chance to die of frostbite in the middle of July
2 run shot for Stanton. :(
Twins still up 4-3.
argh!
Delmon just made the good catch!
RonGarde: Target Field is going to be exactly like Progressive Field, except you'll have a chance to die of frostbite in the middle of July
Dude, that happened so long ago.
I think it was like, yesterday or something. ;)
Nice to hear about Delmon covering a lot of ground
But I’ll have to see it with my own eyes to believe it.
Keep the updates coming...
I’m not near a radio and gameday isn’t working so you guys are my portal to the world!
The beard abides.
by Jason Kubel's Beard on Mar 15, 2010 2:17 PM EDT reply actions
And your beard is our portal to destiny.
I always loved that one.
by FoulJack on Mar 15, 2010 3:13 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Fear The Beard!
Corey Ettinger writes for Infieldirt.com, a site that is primarily Twins related, but which has frequent notes, stories, and thoughts from other teams around baseball, with a focus on the AL Central. If you live in the Fargo area, you can listen to Corey on the Derek Hanson show every Tuesday at 3:30 on AM1660.
by Corey Ettinger on Mar 15, 2010 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Ouch.
Nats have played 10 games, and have 10 losses. Gotta feel bad for their fans.
RonGarde: Target Field is going to be exactly like Progressive Field, except you'll have a chance to die of frostbite in the middle of July
Span walks.
3 PA’s and on base all three times.
No, no.
They’re still pitching to Span.
RonGarde: Target Field is going to be exactly like Progressive Field, except you'll have a chance to die of frostbite in the middle of July
Jump in the Delorean
Come to the future, where the cool people are. ;)
Yeah, yeah.
I’ll just sit here in the past. I feel like montana :(
RonGarde: Target Field is going to be exactly like Progressive Field, except you'll have a chance to die of frostbite in the middle of July
Kyle Waldrop is in
Liriano’s line for the day.
3IP, 4H, 3ER, 6K, 0BB
He gave up some hits, and a 2-run HR, but even the Marlins guys are saying his stuff looked great. Something like 38 strikes and 9 balls?
I didn't see it, obviously
but I’ll take a 6:0 K:BB every day of the week. If he keeps missing bats and not walking people, the results will come.
by Eric in Madison on Mar 15, 2010 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions
bit too many ERs
for me to get excited but I love 6 ks in 3 innings
The beard abides.
by Jason Kubel's Beard on Mar 15, 2010 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Error gets Young (?) on base.
Ramos up.
RonGarde: Target Field is going to be exactly like Progressive Field, except you'll have a chance to die of frostbite in the middle of July
Spoiler alert
Ramos grounds into a double play.
Double spoiler, thanks.
haha
RonGarde: Target Field is going to be exactly like Progressive Field, except you'll have a chance to die of frostbite in the middle of July
Tolbert must have decided he doesn't want to make the team this year
His spring stats have been terrible
Hey!
Het got on base today!
Once…
With a walk…
He's also had trouble catching pop-ups
"Pinch-bunters don't have a ton of value, even with the Twins"
by Steven Ellingson on Mar 15, 2010 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions
and ground balls
and line drives to his glove…
by montanatwinsfan on Mar 15, 2010 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Duensing is in.
Waldrop goes 1 inning, no hits, no walks, with one strikeout.
Duensing out to pitch
but these announcers just said “Jim Kaat’s out there today…I was just kidding about Kaat, it’s whoever is 52 out there”.
RonGarde: Target Field is going to be exactly like Progressive Field, except you'll have a chance to die of frostbite in the middle of July
Plouffe is in for Tolbert at SS.
Obviously, Tolbert was tired after he walked to first base. He’s not used to that.
oh, Punto.
Dropping the ball on a bunt? Sigh.
RonGarde: Target Field is going to be exactly like Progressive Field, except you'll have a chance to die of frostbite in the middle of July
Punto's struggles at 3B are starting to disturb me
Defense is supposed to be his strong point! Maybe he has decided to take over offensively this year…
With his .167 in spring training?
hahaha… :(
RonGarde: Target Field is going to be exactly like Progressive Field, except you'll have a chance to die of frostbite in the middle of July
6-5, Marlins
RonGarde: Target Field is going to be exactly like Progressive Field, except you'll have a chance to die of frostbite in the middle of July
Or erm...5-4.
RonGarde: Target Field is going to be exactly like Progressive Field, except you'll have a chance to die of frostbite in the middle of July
Yeah...numbers are hard.
RonGarde: Target Field is going to be exactly like Progressive Field, except you'll have a chance to die of frostbite in the middle of July
SPOILER!
NICK PUNTO HITS A HOME RUN TO TIE THE GAME!
Just kidding, fischean. He struck out.
Haha, I'm shocked.
Stunned.
RonGarde: Target Field is going to be exactly like Progressive Field, except you'll have a chance to die of frostbite in the middle of July
by fischean on Mar 15, 2010 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Parmelee walked.
RonGarde: Target Field is going to be exactly like Progressive Field, except you'll have a chance to die of frostbite in the middle of July
Hughes K's.
RonGarde: Target Field is going to be exactly like Progressive Field, except you'll have a chance to die of frostbite in the middle of July
Punto out, Valencia in at 3B
Swarzak pitching.
RonGarde: Target Field is going to be exactly like Progressive Field, except you'll have a chance to die of frostbite in the middle of July
When does Gardy give Valencia a chance to beat out Punto?
Punto’s had like one hit, 10 Ks and 3 errors.
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
He'll have to wait
Punto will go on the DL and Valencia will come up then.
Slama
does’nt seem to be getting a chance. Waldrop is in early to face the better batters. He could be the long relief.
You give yourself a LOT of credit.
Corey Ettinger writes for Infieldirt.com, a site that is primarily Twins related, but which has frequent notes, stories, and thoughts from other teams around baseball, with a focus on the AL Central. If you live in the Fargo area, you can listen to Corey on the Derek Hanson show every Tuesday at 3:30 on AM1660.
by Corey Ettinger on Mar 15, 2010 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions
I think you just answered your own question!
Corey Ettinger writes for Infieldirt.com, a site that is primarily Twins related, but which has frequent notes, stories, and thoughts from other teams around baseball, with a focus on the AL Central. If you live in the Fargo area, you can listen to Corey on the Derek Hanson show every Tuesday at 3:30 on AM1660.
by Corey Ettinger on Mar 15, 2010 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Nice to see Swarzak pick up a good inning.
With all the competition for two or three MLB pitching staff spots, he gets overlooked quite a bit.
Swarzak strikes out...oh, wait.
Really, though, good for him. I hope he can be a bit more consistent this year.
RonGarde: Target Field is going to be exactly like Progressive Field, except you'll have a chance to die of frostbite in the middle of July
by fischean on Mar 15, 2010 3:25 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
The Ray-mos thing is a little grating.
Just like Punt-o.
RonGarde: Target Field is going to be exactly like Progressive Field, except you'll have a chance to die of frostbite in the middle of July
I wish Rah-mos was playing today.
I like him.
There's a Dungeons and Dragons Hobbit name:
“Toby Gardenhire, son of Ron!”
by montanatwinsfan on Mar 15, 2010 3:30 PM EDT reply actions
Oh wow.
RonGarde: Target Field is going to be exactly like Progressive Field, except you'll have a chance to die of frostbite in the middle of July
Dramatic...nerdy. It's all the same.
RonGarde: Target Field is going to be exactly like Progressive Field, except you'll have a chance to die of frostbite in the middle of July
Can you tell the difference between female and male goats?
Just wondering. ‘Cause when you live on goats’ milk, it makes a big difference.
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
by cmathewson on Mar 15, 2010 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Revere flies out to center.
1 down in the 9th.
Gameday is worthless
Now more than an inning behind for me!
Does anyone know when the next televised Twins game is?
(Some of) you people have vast knowledge around here.
RonGarde: Target Field is going to be exactly like Progressive Field, except you'll have a chance to die of frostbite in the middle of July
Thanks
It’s on my calendar now
"...and we'll see ya tomorrow night!" - Jack Buck, Game 6, 1991 World Series
by WindyCityTwinsFan on Mar 15, 2010 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Lalala, can't hear you.
Parmelee still at bat.
RonGarde: Target Field is going to be exactly like Progressive Field, except you'll have a chance to die of frostbite in the middle of July
I predicted the future!
But I can only see about 20 seconds in advance. And it only works for Twins games…
That's not a very useful psychic power to have.
RonGarde: Target Field is going to be exactly like Progressive Field, except you'll have a chance to die of frostbite in the middle of July
Hey, I can get a 20 second head start and try to beat the traffic.
Better than YOUR power.
Psh, you don't even know.
RonGarde: Target Field is going to be exactly like Progressive Field, except you'll have a chance to die of frostbite in the middle of July
And Swarzak stricks out the side!
I don’t know about you guys but I smell a rally coming on! I’d put money on it!
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