Pirates @ Twins
by Jesse on Mar 18, 2010 12:21 PM EDT
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The Twins optioned Rob Delaney to Rochester today, and it sounds like one more will be going after today's game. Lineups after the jump.
Straight from LEN III:
1. Ronny Cedeno, SS
2. Delwyn Young, 2B
3. Garrett Jones, RF
4. Jeff Clement, 1B
5. Lastings Milledge, LF
6. Brandon Moss, DH
7. Pedro Alvarez, 3B
8. John Raynor, CF
9. Jason Jaramillo, CRHP Ross Ohlendorf
Twins
1. Ben Revere, CF
2. Orlando Hudson, 2B
3. Joe Mauer, C
4. Justin Morneau, 1B
5. Jim Thome, DH
6. Michael Cuddyer, RF
7. Jacque Jones, LF
8. Brendan Harris, 3B
9. Matt Tolbert, SS
RHP Carl Pavano, with Jose Mijares, Clay Condrey, Anthony Swarzak and Kyle Waldrop to follow.
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These games are beginning to make me think that it won't be a frozen tundra here forever.
It’s a nice feeling.
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, I was just thinking that this morning.
I was walking into work going…baseball is here…spring is here, really.
a few days ago
I believe it was Monday, it was 70 here in my hometown of Lake Wobegon Winona MN
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any of us." - Kirby Puckett
Twins
sure seem to be giving Jones a lot of opportunities to prove that he belongs on the Twins 25 man roster. Hopefully the next person to be sent down will be Matt Tolbert. I would like to see more of Trevor Plouffe though…how about the Twins start trying him out at 2B? Next year, Plouffe – Hardy – Morneau double play combo could be nice!
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any of us." - Kirby Puckett
Wrong Jones
I’m kind of wishing we were giving Garrett Jones the opportunity instead of Jacque Jones. Who knew Garrett would hit so well in the bigs?
Revere just knock someone out?
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
Mauer reaches 1B on fielder's choice.
Revere out. Morneau 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
Ouch, Brandon Moss is 0-20. :\
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
is that
a bad thing?
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any of us." - Kirby Puckett
0-20? Yeah, I'd say that's bad.
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
Thome base hit!
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, apparently Toe-may base hit.
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
Cuddles base hit!
Jacque 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
Harris knocks Toe-may in.
Twins up 1-0.
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
0-14!
zippidee do da, zippedee a, my oh my what a wonderful day!
I wonder if Tolbert will be the short man out of a 40 man roster spot after this “great” spring he is having!
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any of us." - Kirby Puckett
Jason something hits a HR
tie game.
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
Thome
is awesome….
The beard abides.
by Jason Kubel's Beard on Mar 18, 2010 2:03 PM EDT reply actions
Thomer Homer!
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
Thomer? Wtf is 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
Harris HBP
Tolbert 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
Unusual Weather
The box score on MLB.com says Weather: 65 degrees, snow
by That'sWhatSheSaid on Mar 18, 2010 2:13 PM EDT reply actions
Either That
Or the scorer acknowedges that the Twins are playing.
Pavano
mows down the Pirates through 5 IP. I must say that if our starting pitching pitches anything like this during the regular season, it will be one hell of a season!
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any of us." - Kirby Puckett
...Condrey. 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
what?
I am using Gameday so I am about 10 minutes behind.
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any of us." - Kirby Puckett
Ah, well...
you’ll be pleased to find out in a few minutes that he just gave up a two run homer. Pirates lead 3-2.
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
Surprise!
And another HR given up. 4-2.
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
not surprising really
Delwyn Young is a little beast (4th homer of ST); Jeff Clement has some pop in his bat.
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any of us." - Kirby Puckett
inside the park
roller to the wall? This guy is a ground ball pitcher so it couldnt have been hit out of the park…unless perhaps the ball rolled under the LF fence and Jacque couldnt reach it when he belly flopped on the warning track to attempt to get it.
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any of us." - Kirby Puckett
O-Dog
base hit, but once again that bum Mauer grounds into an inning ending DP.
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any of us." - Kirby Puckett
Valencia in for Thome.
Thome went 2-2 today. 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
Wow, big fail, Mijares.
Get out the way.
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
Hahaha, I can imagine the look on Plouffe's face
with Mijares running at him. “Ahhhh, it’s yours, it’s yours!”
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 I picture Mijares 'running'
It doesn’t involve his legs moving. It’s more of a bowling ball rolling motion.
So yeah, I would have gotten out of the way too.
are you kidding me?
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any of us." - Kirby Puckett
No!
Why should we take the Phill’s leftovers. He was released for good reason, he’s not that good. We have guys in the minors that are better.
by b1 on Mar 18, 2010 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions
um ok
non-tendered free agent does not equal released. Furthermore, a guy with a record of 6-2, 3.00 ERA, 25 K, 1 SV, 105 ERA+…Matt Guerrier had a 186 ERA+ last season.
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any of us." - Kirby Puckett
Condry 0 k's in 5 innings
Slama 6 K’s in 3 innings. Send Condrey to Rochester.
by b1 on Mar 18, 2010 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Hello?
Condrey is not on the Twins to strike people out! plus, oh 5 innings! Thats a “huge” sample size!
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any of us." - Kirby Puckett
He does have an option So if he doesn't improve, he could end up i Rochester
I would give him ’till the end of camp at least though.
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
same here
I am sure this is just a phase he is going through. Just trying to do too much and over extending etc…Andy will fix this and Condrey will be back on track.
Furthermore, who has earned the right to take Condrey’s place in the bullpen. We already are short one pitcher (Nathan), which we will replace with Neshek/Slama/etc. so where would we get the other pitcher and is that one more deserving than Condrey?
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any of us." - Kirby Puckett
If they acquire someone and Neshek is ready
I could see it. Otherwise, Gardy will want the veteran until he proves he needs help in the regular season. Then he’d go down and work with Bobby Cuellar a la Jesse Crain last year.
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
Trivia Answer to Jesse's Question?
Jose Majares along with Nick Punto. Honestly I think Jose Majares will be released outright and then return to Minnesota with the White Sox and give up the game winner to Joe Mauer causing Ozzie Gullien to go off the deep end.
Mijares released?
Not so much.
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
Harris?!
Wtf…way to go.
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
Personally, I think Tolbert should be the one optioned after today's game.
He’s done absolutely nothing this spring.
actually
I think that Tolbert probably will be sent down. He is just given one last chance here today to prove he belongs and he is failing miserably.
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any of us." - Kirby Puckett
From what I have noticed
You usually get to play the day you are sent down. They usually give you one last look before you go.
I refuse to jump on the "+1" bandwagon
but I totally agree.
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
They're really excited to see him pitch.
I hope he lives up to the hype at some point.
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 scores!
tie game!
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'd like to see him
pitch early in a game against some better hitters.
by b1 on Mar 18, 2010 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Argh.
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 blame paper-writing this time.
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
Slama strikes out the side.
yay.
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
Luke Hughes
2 walkoffs!!!! Homer and now a double!
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any of us." - Kirby Puckett
Hughes drives in Portes
Twins win!
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
Mine is on my screen first :)
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
Red Wings bullpen
I am looking forward to seeing the Rochester bullpen this year. If they have the lead going into the seventh inning, it should be lights out. They should have at least three of Neshak, Slama, Delaney and Burnett.
If Neshek does go to Rochester
Will he be the closer there? He has been before and could prepare him if he needs to take over the closer role later this year.
"If all else fails, immortality can always be assured by spectacular error." - John Kenneth Galbraith.
by 92 MPH Knuckleball on Mar 18, 2010 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions
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