Game 26: Twins vs Tigers
by Jon Marthaler on May 3, 2010 6:00 PM EDT
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PrintDetroit Tigers at Minnesota Twins, May 3, 2010 8:10 PM EDT
First Pitch: 7:10 PM
TV: FSN
Radio: Twins Radio Network
Know Thine Enemy: Bless You Boys
Fresh off a 5-4 roadtrip, the Twins jump right back into a nine-game homestand, starting with the only team to take a series from Minnesota this year, the Tigers. More about tonight's battle below.
Probable Pitchers
Baker and Scherzer met last Wednesday in Detroit. Neither was very good, and both were out of the showers comfortably ahead of the end of the game. Scherzer gave up six runs on ten hits, and was gone before the end of the fourth inning. Thus staked to a 6-1 lead, Baker immediately gave most of it back by allowing four Tiger runs in the bottom of the fourth, and when he gave up a double leading off the fifth, he was yanked unceremoniously.
As you might remember, this was the night that the Twins bullpen exploded in a shower of sparks and burning rivets, sending Pat Neshek to the "disabled list" and Jesse Crain once again to the blackest part of all Twins fans' hearts. Minnesota lost 11-6, after Neshek walked one guy, hit another, then departed in time for Crain to give up three consecutive doubles.
Let's just move on. Scherzer's last start was his first really bad one of the year - he didn't give up more than three earned runs in any of his first four. Baker, meanwhile, has given up eleven runs on nineteen hits in his last two outings, which does make you wonder if he should start Spring Training three months early, in the hopes of avoiding these awful Aprils.
Weather
It'll be cool and windy tonight, with the high topping out around 60 and the evening low likely headed for the mid-40s. Winds of 10 to 20 miles per hour should make for a brisk night at Target Field, and we could see some rain as well (it's been raining off and on in the metro area.)
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Is the wind blowing in or out?
"You don't realize how easy this game is until you get up in that broadcasting booth." ~Mickey Mantle
by Michael in N.Cali on May 3, 2010 6:14 PM EDT reply actions
Twins lineup via Lavelle's twitter.
Span: CF
Hudson: 2B
Morneau: 1B
Thome: DH
Cuddyer: RF
Kubel: LF
Hardy: SS
Ramos: C
Punto: 3B
No word yet on Detroit’s lineup.
Never mind just found their lineup via Detroit Tigers Weblog.
1. Jackson, CF
2. Damon, DH
3. Ordonez, RF
4. Cabrera, 1B
5. Boesch, LF
6. Inge, 3B
7. Raburn, 2B
8. Laird, C
9. Santiago, SS
Good to see
I believe I read somewhere that until Mauer is back Ramos will be the starter with Butera backing him up the same way he backed up Mauer.
waaaah
still can’t get over that we coulda had them both. Whiiiiiiiine!
I have a question
Does anybody want Kyle Lohse back?
by TwinkieinHawaii on May 3, 2010 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Delmon?
What does Delmon have to do to get a couple starts in a row? I mean, I understand the whole righty/lefty matchup thing, but sometimes you have to show the boy some love. Is Gardy just never going to let him hit against a righty again? Nobody should go 4 for 5 and ride the pine the next day.
by Butch Huskey's Breakout Year on May 3, 2010 7:12 PM EDT reply actions
Touche
Punto should always ride the pine (he played well yesterday so maybe if I trash talk he will keep it up)
by Butch Huskey's Breakout Year on May 3, 2010 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Delmon is 8th on the team in plate appearances.
He’s on pace for about 500. That sounds about right to me.
"Pinch-bunters don't have a ton of value, even with the Twins"
by Steven Ellingson on May 3, 2010 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions
I think the Twins are going to trade him in the offseason.
Ben Revere and Rene Tosoni are probably going to be on the Twins in 2011.
But that’s my observation.
From LaVelle Neal
Good news: Jose Mijares threw in the bullpen today and said it went well
Bad news : Jose Mijares threw in the bullpen today and said it went well
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
"Positive happines come whit sucess if you no have that is all bs" -Ozzie Guillen
by less cowbell, more 'neau on May 3, 2010 7:20 PM EDT reply actions
Yeah, what the hell?
The first basemen is hitting in the catcher slot!
"Pinch-bunters don't have a ton of value, even with the Twins"
by Steven Ellingson on May 3, 2010 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Marnie!!!
When did she get back? I was gone all weekend.
"Pinch-bunters don't have a ton of value, even with the Twins"
by Steven Ellingson on May 3, 2010 7:35 PM EDT reply actions
Or were you looking for Bert's pronunciation guide?
Because then it’s more like sure-sure
"Pinch-bunters don't have a ton of value, even with the Twins"
by Steven Ellingson on May 3, 2010 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Stream trout & panfish are open en n
Walleye opener not until the 15th 5th th h
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"Positive happines come whit sucess if you no have that is all bs" -Ozzie Guillen
by less cowbell, more 'neau on May 3, 2010 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Booyakasha!
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by less cowbell, more 'neau on May 3, 2010 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeeha...
We’ve had more baserunners… our GIDP% numbers aren’t as bad.
KCR – 17%
CHW – 17%
CLE – 16%
BAL – 15%
MIN – 14%
BOS – 14%
…
lgAVG – 12%
ESPN is actually the only place I can find that
RISP
7th in AVG
3rd in OBP
12th in SLG
The bad one is the bases loaded
13th in AVG
14th in OBP
13th in SLG
Toronto is our competition there. They’ve been 1 for 17 with the bases juiced so far
WOOOOO CUDDY!!!!!!!
KABLAM!!!!!!!!!!!!
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"Positive happines come whit sucess if you no have that is all bs" -Ozzie Guillen
by less cowbell, more 'neau on May 3, 2010 8:29 PM EDT reply actions
Hell yes!
How’d we get the first run? I missed it
Baseball reminds us of all that once was good, and that could be again.-Terence Mann/James Earl Jones in FoD
"Scherzer kind of served it up"
Dazzleman
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"Positive happines come whit sucess if you no have that is all bs" -Ozzie Guillen
by less cowbell, more 'neau on May 3, 2010 8:30 PM EDT reply actions
He threw it right into Cuddyer's Swing
"Pinch-bunters don't have a ton of value, even with the Twins"
by Steven Ellingson on May 3, 2010 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions
TWSS
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"Positive happines come whit sucess if you no have that is all bs" -Ozzie Guillen
by less cowbell, more 'neau on May 3, 2010 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Can you tell me what that means so I don't have to google it?
"Pinch-bunters don't have a ton of value, even with the Twins"
by Steven Ellingson on May 3, 2010 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions
It's always so obvious once someone tells me
"Pinch-bunters don't have a ton of value, even with the Twins"
by Steven Ellingson on May 3, 2010 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Another Twins RISP Fail™
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"Positive happines come whit sucess if you no have that is all bs" -Ozzie Guillen
by less cowbell, more 'neau on May 3, 2010 8:32 PM EDT reply actions
he seems to do that a lot when we're playing at home
Baseball reminds us of all that once was good, and that could be again.-Terence Mann/James Earl Jones in FoD
K!
Siddown BInge!
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"Positive happines come whit sucess if you no have that is all bs" -Ozzie Guillen
by less cowbell, more 'neau on May 3, 2010 8:35 PM EDT reply actions
Did he just call Leyland "crusty"?
"Pinch-bunters don't have a ton of value, even with the Twins"
by Steven Ellingson on May 3, 2010 8:36 PM EDT reply actions
K!
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"Positive happines come whit sucess if you no have that is all bs" -Ozzie Guillen
by less cowbell, more 'neau on May 3, 2010 8:36 PM EDT reply actions
You say that like it's a bad thing
"Pinch-bunters don't have a ton of value, even with the Twins"
by Steven Ellingson on May 3, 2010 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions
why you gotta harsh my mellow, brah
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atta boy Baker
Nice to see him going right after these guys with a big early lead.
Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?
must be right near a mic
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4Ks for Baker so far tonight
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"Positive happines come whit sucess if you no have that is all bs" -Ozzie Guillen
by less cowbell, more 'neau on May 3, 2010 8:38 PM EDT reply actions
Baker looking very focused tonight
Only been 2 innings, but I hope he can keep it up.
Let's Go Twins!
Minnesota Wild Off-season: In Fletch We Trust.
¡Viva Ramos!
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by less cowbell, more 'neau on May 3, 2010 8:41 PM EDT reply actions
Punto walks!
They wanted to get to Span instead.
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"Positive happines come whit sucess if you no have that is all bs" -Ozzie Guillen
by less cowbell, more 'neau on May 3, 2010 8:44 PM EDT reply actions
driving up sherzers pitch count now too,
if we can expose that BP they might be tired for the rest of the series.
love it when the bottom of the order
gets on base.
Agreed
Scherzer is struggling. Don’t give him an out.
"Pinch-bunters don't have a ton of value, even with the Twins"
by Steven Ellingson on May 3, 2010 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Mauer says he wants to win right
so just a thought but he should want Ramos’ bat in this lineup too…….. gotta give at least a thought about third base
Seriously
Enough with the “Mauer should DH/play 3rd” stuff. It ain’t happening. Joe WANTS to play catcher, not DH, not 3rd, not etc. etc. etc.
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"Positive happines come whit sucess if you no have that is all bs" -Ozzie Guillen
by less cowbell, more 'neau on May 3, 2010 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Because he wasn't a very good second baseman
Mauer is a great catcher.
We Are the Washington Generals
by Eric in Madison on May 3, 2010 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Mauer's a great athlete
another positive is you never have to sit him during the week for day/night purposes
And another thing
Ramos has had all of 6 plate appearances in the majors.
We Are the Washington Generals
by Eric in Madison on May 3, 2010 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Beginner's luck
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"Positive happines come whit sucess if you no have that is all bs" -Ozzie Guillen
by less cowbell, more 'neau on May 3, 2010 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions
i love him catching, not like i have anything against it
you’d just like to see a great hitter around as long as possible
It'll take a very serious injury for Mauer to give up C.
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
"Positive happines come whit sucess if you no have that is all bs" -Ozzie Guillen
by less cowbell, more 'neau on May 3, 2010 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Extremely doubtful
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"Positive happines come whit sucess if you no have that is all bs" -Ozzie Guillen
by less cowbell, more 'neau on May 3, 2010 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Won't happen schmappen
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"Positive happines come whit sucess if you no have that is all bs" -Ozzie Guillen
by less cowbell, more 'neau on May 3, 2010 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Ramos is having a great start for sure, but the best thing for this team until further notice is to have Joe Mauer behind the plate.
If circumstances change down the road, then they can be evaluated then. In the mean time, Joe is reigning MVP and gold glover. Just sayin’
Let's Go Twins!
Minnesota Wild Off-season: In Fletch We Trust.
Hate to see talent go for sure. However, if we need, say, another starting pitcher or a top notch closer before the end of the year or next year, (or an experienced 3B with a stick?), you have to look at that as a positive return for the kid in that respect, too.
The good news is that “top notch” actually means “top notch” in this case. The Twins have all the leverage. It is a weird place to be, I’ll admit.
Let's Go Twins!
Minnesota Wild Off-season: In Fletch We Trust.
we did not really have that much leverage with Johan
he basically said he wants out
by montanatwinsfan on May 3, 2010 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions
+57
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"Positive happines come whit sucess if you no have that is all bs" -Ozzie Guillen
by less cowbell, more 'neau on May 3, 2010 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions
well if your satisfied with getting a closer
for possibly the top catching prospect in baseball then great. I’m not
third base as of now would be the most reasonable...
but i’m sure with lnp there we figure it’s stable :s
NO stop the nonsense about moving Mauer
by montanatwinsfan on May 3, 2010 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions
me no,
I think Valencia will be serviceable. I think a #1 pitching prospect is more in line with what we should be looking for. It would be nice to drop Blackburn into the #5 or 6 slot next year.
by montanatwinsfan on May 3, 2010 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, a reliever of any kind is a crappy return in my eyes too.
Even if it was Rivera in his prime. Stud catchers (if he does live up to the hype) don’t grow on trees, we could get a lot more.
I’d rather keep him. The return on a trade would have to blow my mind, otherwise there’s no reason to. I hope the Twins feel the same.
Baseball reminds us of all that once was good, and that could be again.-Terence Mann/James Earl Jones in FoD
yeah.....
but that’s not a good enough reason to explain why we just lost the best pitcher in the league
Johan didn’t want to stay and everyone knew it.
Let's Go Twins!
Minnesota Wild Off-season: In Fletch We Trust.
We absolutely did not have the leverage with Santana
That was the whole problem.
I’m hoping they consider trades for Ramos in the off-season. He could fetch a good price.
We Are the Washington Generals
by Eric in Madison on May 3, 2010 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions
IF Ramos is gonna be a hitter in the league
and IF he’s near Gold Glove on D, it’s crazy to trade him, esp when we play in the AL with the DH
IF it can work out to keep him in the line up, great!
However, if you really need help at another position, and you’ve already got one WELL covered, then it is great to have an asset like Ramos.
Basically, it is a win-win—which, like I alluded to, is something fans of Minnesota’s professional sports teams aren’t used to :)
Let's Go Twins!
Minnesota Wild Off-season: In Fletch We Trust.
I agree
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"Positive happines come whit sucess if you no have that is all bs" -Ozzie Guillen
by less cowbell, more 'neau on May 3, 2010 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions
It really sucks to be as spoiled as us this year :p
- Complaining about bases loaded fail while STILL WINNING games
- Having a lineup where just about anyone save for the bottom 1-2 could be top 5 for many other MLB teams
- Having multiple talented catchers in the system
We just don’t know what to do!!!
:-D
Let's Go Twins!
Minnesota Wild Off-season: In Fletch We Trust.
AUUGH!!!!!!
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"Positive happines come whit sucess if you no have that is all bs" -Ozzie Guillen
by less cowbell, more 'neau on May 3, 2010 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Bullpen catcher. He’s earning about that salary, right?
Let's Go Twins!
Minnesota Wild Off-season: In Fletch We Trust.
Laird
He needs to recite playmate profiles while throwing the ball back
by BCTF on May 3, 2010 8:46 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
SPANTASM!!!!!!
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"Positive happines come whit sucess if you no have that is all bs" -Ozzie Guillen
by less cowbell, more 'neau on May 3, 2010 8:47 PM EDT reply actions
erm... didn't you just type that anyway?
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"Positive happines come whit sucess if you no have that is all bs" -Ozzie Guillen
by less cowbell, more 'neau on May 3, 2010 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions
that was almost a roof ball
oh wait…
Baseball reminds us of all that once was good, and that could be again.-Terence Mann/James Earl Jones in FoD
JJ doubles!
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
"Positive happines come whit sucess if you no have that is all bs" -Ozzie Guillen
by less cowbell, more 'neau on May 3, 2010 9:02 PM EDT reply actions
5 sec rule doesn't apply to viscous food
Unless you scrape the top layer
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"Positive happines come whit sucess if you no have that is all bs" -Ozzie Guillen
by less cowbell, more 'neau on May 3, 2010 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Oops fail!
I read peanut butter
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"Positive happines come whit sucess if you no have that is all bs" -Ozzie Guillen
by less cowbell, more 'neau on May 3, 2010 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions
7-1
If anybody’s still watching
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"Positive happines come whit sucess if you no have that is all bs" -Ozzie Guillen
by less cowbell, more 'neau on May 3, 2010 9:12 PM EDT reply actions
Damn
Baker was pitching better
He was getting his slider and curve over for strikes and his fastball is much more effective.
But he just threw 7 fastballs to Boresch…
so it begins
Baseball reminds us of all that once was good, and that could be again.-Terence Mann/James Earl Jones in FoD
i hope not as well.
Baseball reminds us of all that once was good, and that could be again.-Terence Mann/James Earl Jones in FoD
6K's for Baker so far tonight
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"Positive happines come whit sucess if you no have that is all bs" -Ozzie Guillen
by less cowbell, more 'neau on May 3, 2010 9:15 PM EDT reply actions
Huh.
Pork is “The miracle meat” per Dan Gladden’s promo
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by less cowbell, more 'neau on May 3, 2010 9:18 PM EDT reply actions
"Vegan-curious" WTF?
Sounds kinda kinky
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"Positive happines come whit sucess if you no have that is all bs" -Ozzie Guillen
by less cowbell, more 'neau on May 3, 2010 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm a vegan
you saying you ain’t curious, big boy?
by montanatwinsfan on May 3, 2010 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Soooo...
Why do you have sheep then?
Oh, uh, nevermind.
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"Positive happines come whit sucess if you no have that is all bs" -Ozzie Guillen
by less cowbell, more 'neau on May 3, 2010 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions
All of a sudden everyone is in a hurry with their at bats
We Are the Washington Generals
Looks like rain
They want to finish the game before their caps get soggy
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"Positive happines come whit sucess if you no have that is all bs" -Ozzie Guillen
by less cowbell, more 'neau on May 3, 2010 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions
have to make sure the Tigers can still come back
Baseball reminds us of all that once was good, and that could be again.-Terence Mann/James Earl Jones in FoD
Hi people.
ShakenBake not looking so hot tonight?
"A-Rod has that arrogance about him. I’d drill him." -Bert Blyleven
6Ks so far
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"Positive happines come whit sucess if you no have that is all bs" -Ozzie Guillen
by less cowbell, more 'neau on May 3, 2010 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions
he doesn't have the delivery/ form/ arm angle he used to have
get used to it
THIS IS WHAT HE IS NOW
a #3 starter…..
Wow Blackburn makes nearly identical money as Baker does now....
by SteveHoffmanSlowey on May 3, 2010 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions
No need to yell, geez.
And he has a history of bad Aprils, so it’ll be a bit before I worry.
"A-Rod has that arrogance about him. I’d drill him." -Bert Blyleven
yup
And he has a history of bad Aprils, so it’ll be a bit before I worry.
by montanatwinsfan on May 3, 2010 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Let's trade Baker for Livan!
"It wasn't long ago that Kubel communicated mostly by nodding and mumbling." - Souhan
by what_would_gil_thorp_do on May 3, 2010 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah but Baker no longer can replicate
The Champion level form he had in late 2006 and 2007 and prolly 2008 too…
when he actually delivered over the top 4/5th level arm slot
not side-arming like he’s doing right now….. (ok ok maybe he’s 2/3ing his arm slot)
Wow Blackburn makes nearly identical money as Baker does now....
by SteveHoffmanSlowey on May 3, 2010 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions
He is built for short take off and landings
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
"Positive happines come whit sucess if you no have that is all bs" -Ozzie Guillen
by less cowbell, more 'neau on May 3, 2010 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions
he meant 'only'
granted there are worse problems in the baseball world
by montanatwinsfan on May 3, 2010 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Liriano just did 8 didn't he?
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"Positive happines come whit sucess if you no have that is all bs" -Ozzie Guillen
by less cowbell, more 'neau on May 3, 2010 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions
you just gotta pick out the ONE exception don't you.
What? Are you somebody’s wife?
by montanatwinsfan on May 3, 2010 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't get the gif.
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"Positive happines come whit sucess if you no have that is all bs" -Ozzie Guillen
by less cowbell, more 'neau on May 3, 2010 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions
slowey 1/5 long starts
Liriano 4/5 long starts
Pavano 3.5/5 long starts
Baker 2/5 long starts
meh, we’re not doing too horrible
there's only one 6 inning start in that group of 20
which is kinda surprising. 6 should be your bread and butter
Well...that cut the lead a bit.
More runs :)
"A-Rod has that arrogance about him. I’d drill him." -Bert Blyleven
JIMMERS DON'T LIKE THAT BAT!
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"Positive happines come whit sucess if you no have that is all bs" -Ozzie Guillen
by less cowbell, more 'neau on May 3, 2010 9:36 PM EDT reply actions
That bat must have made Thome angry.
"A-Rod has that arrogance about him. I’d drill him." -Bert Blyleven
8-2!
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"Positive happines come whit sucess if you no have that is all bs" -Ozzie Guillen
by less cowbell, more 'neau on May 3, 2010 9:42 PM EDT reply actions
Cuddy put on the burners!
Nice hit from Hardy.
"A-Rod has that arrogance about him. I’d drill him." -Bert Blyleven
Oh my....
Baseball reminds us of all that once was good, and that could be again.-Terence Mann/James Earl Jones in FoD
Woo Hoo
MOIR RUNS!!!!
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"Positive happines come whit sucess if you no have that is all bs" -Ozzie Guillen
by less cowbell, more 'neau on May 3, 2010 9:46 PM EDT reply actions
I’m guessing it’s just a ballball in her pocket, but she may be happy to see him too. :)
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"Positive happines come whit sucess if you no have that is all bs" -Ozzie Guillen
by less cowbell, more 'neau on May 3, 2010 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Haha, thanks.
And yes, thrilled to see Ramos.
"A-Rod has that arrogance about him. I’d drill him." -Bert Blyleven
10-3!!!!
LNP MVP sac flies!
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by less cowbell, more 'neau on May 3, 2010 9:48 PM EDT reply actions
That bum Mauer could learn a thing or two from Ramos
"It wasn't long ago that Kubel communicated mostly by nodding and mumbling." - Souhan
by what_would_gil_thorp_do on May 3, 2010 9:49 PM EDT reply actions
more please
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LNP broke the curse last night
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by less cowbell, more 'neau on May 3, 2010 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions
should get an apb out on his mom
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Season tickets
In the grandstand
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by less cowbell, more 'neau on May 3, 2010 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions
i will pretend to be his mom for that
Think he’ll notice that his mom turned into a tall white dude?
Baseball reminds us of all that once was good, and that could be again.-Terence Mann/James Earl Jones in FoD
score! (not the game)
Baseball reminds us of all that once was good, and that could be again.-Terence Mann/James Earl Jones in FoD
LOL
“Not that kind of natural gas, Bert”
Let's Go Twins!
Minnesota Wild Off-season: In Fletch We Trust.
Tonight's Zip Code from Line Score winner is....
43003
Ashley, Ohio!
A “village” in Delaware County. Pop. 1,216.
SA-LUTE!
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by less cowbell, more 'neau on May 3, 2010 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions
i say dare
very short leash though
Baseball reminds us of all that once was good, and that could be again.-Terence Mann/James Earl Jones in FoD
big enough lead, might as well give him a shot
"It wasn't long ago that Kubel communicated mostly by nodding and mumbling." - Souhan
by what_would_gil_thorp_do on May 3, 2010 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Trivia: Who were the last Twins to lead the AL in doubles, triples and HR's?
easy one. single season. 3 different players, one for each category. No cheating obv.
Hunter/Puckett/Killebrew?
"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backward in a mirror" ~George Carlin
by thewild_viking_twins on May 3, 2010 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions
GoGo did?
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by less cowbell, more 'neau on May 3, 2010 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Gomez never led the AL
Span once
Guzman three times
Knoblauch once
Castino once
Carew twice
Tovar once
Rollins once
Versalles three times
Ramos is 2 for 3 so far
—and it lowered his batting average!
Our/my Idea Make Ramos the full-time DH
Make Kubel the full-time Left-fielder
which in turn, allows us to get rid of Delmon Young at the All-Star break for hopefully a closer type
Ramos can give Mauer a break at Catcher every Sunday and Thome can still be apart of this team for just 2010.
*We would absolutely have to call-up a true 4th OFer at this point, probably Dustin Martin or Jason Repko…..
THome would DH against most righites, and Ramos against most Lefties and Mauer Could DH While Ramos catches once in a while as well
Wow Blackburn makes nearly identical money as Baker does now....
by SteveHoffmanSlowey on May 3, 2010 10:06 PM EDT reply actions
Its too early to give up on Delmon
and too early to be worried about trading valuable pieces for a closer.
by montanatwinsfan on May 3, 2010 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions
or, if Delmon comes into his own no need to trade him, Cuddyer isn't getting any younger.
by montanatwinsfan on May 3, 2010 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't see why 'probably' one of the other three though.
Maybe one of the other three.
by montanatwinsfan on May 3, 2010 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Cuddyer is going to be too expensive next year for his value, but no one will want him.
by montanatwinsfan on May 3, 2010 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions
I mean "for his contract"
plenty of teams would want him, but not at that contract.
by montanatwinsfan on May 3, 2010 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions
I realize that Ramos is 6 for 8. But can we please end all they crazy position switches.
It’s not going to happen. 8 at bats so far.
Kinda heavy in the DH dept.
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"Positive happines come whit sucess if you no have that is all bs" -Ozzie Guillen
by less cowbell, more 'neau on May 3, 2010 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Punto's got it.
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"Positive happines come whit sucess if you no have that is all bs" -Ozzie Guillen
by less cowbell, more 'neau on May 3, 2010 10:06 PM EDT reply actions
Less interesting trivia
Which two players are tied for most RBI on the Twins for this month?
"It wasn't long ago that Kubel communicated mostly by nodding and mumbling." - Souhan
by what_would_gil_thorp_do on May 3, 2010 10:07 PM EDT reply actions
yep
"It wasn't long ago that Kubel communicated mostly by nodding and mumbling." - Souhan
by what_would_gil_thorp_do on May 3, 2010 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions
I thought it was a weird enough pair to mention it
"It wasn't long ago that Kubel communicated mostly by nodding and mumbling." - Souhan
by what_would_gil_thorp_do on May 3, 2010 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions
All 3 days of the month?
Cuddy and…?
"A-Rod has that arrogance about him. I’d drill him." -Bert Blyleven
ACK! Cuddy! :/
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by less cowbell, more 'neau on May 3, 2010 10:09 PM EDT reply actions
No baggie anymore Cuddy!
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by less cowbell, more 'neau on May 3, 2010 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Scheduled for tomorrow
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by less cowbell, more 'neau on May 3, 2010 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Baker does his job
And goes at least 7 innings
by TwinkieinHawaii on May 3, 2010 10:12 PM EDT reply actions
Ah!
It was so unclear before
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by less cowbell, more 'neau on May 3, 2010 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Sorry
I’m just happy to see Ramos.
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by less cowbell, more 'neau on May 3, 2010 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Happier now!
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by less cowbell, more 'neau on May 3, 2010 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Ramos is up!
Baseball reminds us of all that once was good, and that could be again.-Terence Mann/James Earl Jones in FoD
he does it again!
Baseball reminds us of all that once was good, and that could be again.-Terence Mann/James Earl Jones in FoD
Punto is up!
"Pinch-bunters don't have a ton of value, even with the Twins"
by Steven Ellingson on May 3, 2010 10:18 PM EDT reply actions
doesn't have the same tingling feeling.
Baseball reminds us of all that once was good, and that could be again.-Terence Mann/James Earl Jones in FoD
Note ajmargerine’s use of the sarcasm font
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"Positive happines come whit sucess if you no have that is all bs" -Ozzie Guillen
by less cowbell, more 'neau on May 3, 2010 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Someone does need to tape a Wally Pipp sign
on Mauer’s locker.
We Are the Washington Generals
by Eric in Madison on May 3, 2010 10:19 PM EDT reply actions
Even after all these years
Still too soon
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"Positive happines come whit sucess if you no have that is all bs" -Ozzie Guillen
by less cowbell, more 'neau on May 3, 2010 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions
comment of the night
Wow Blackburn makes nearly identical money as Baker does now....
by SteveHoffmanSlowey on May 3, 2010 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions
I'll take it for as long as he gives it
He’ll always be better than Butera (though I strongly agreed with sending Ramos to AAA and still back that decision).
Baseball reminds us of all that once was good, and that could be again.-Terence Mann/James Earl Jones in FoD
Justin Morneau
He’s setting the bar pretty high for himself.
Let's Go Twins!
Minnesota Wild Off-season: In Fletch We Trust.
LNP
Can’t hit it every time…
That’s Ramos’ job
by TwinkieinHawaii on May 3, 2010 10:19 PM EDT reply actions
Mauer
The way this guy has been hitting, I hope they wait until Mauer is completely healthy until starting him again.
by Disorderly Conduct on May 3, 2010 10:20 PM EDT reply actions
As long he can keep this going
I’m OK with that.
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
"Positive happines come whit sucess if you no have that is all bs" -Ozzie Guillen
by less cowbell, more 'neau on May 3, 2010 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions
that sounded like the plan from Gardy
even if Ramos wasn’t doing this, Gardy wants to make sure it is gone completely.
Baseball reminds us of all that once was good, and that could be again.-Terence Mann/James Earl Jones in FoD
They always make me nervous
Gardy only had Hardy sit one game after he hurt his foot.
by Disorderly Conduct on May 3, 2010 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions
this seems more serious, though still only a bruise
It can linger, as they’ve repeated. He’s going to be on his feet a lot, and they’ll be a lot more careful with Mauer than with just about anyone else.
Baseball reminds us of all that once was good, and that could be again.-Terence Mann/James Earl Jones in FoD
well, I suppose it depends on service time
and whether he has anything specific he needs to work on.
by montanatwinsfan on May 3, 2010 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah, I'd like to learn more about this too
are we completely screwed with service time now that he’s up or is there like a certain amount of days where we can limit his service time….
whatever I’m trying to say.
Baseball reminds us of all that once was good, and that could be again.-Terence Mann/James Earl Jones in FoD
his free agent service time started now and that clock runs continuously
we’re ok there basically
Arbitration service time is ok too, he shouldn’t be a super two.
The only thing with him, service time wise, if he would have spent all this year at MLB or all this year minus ~3 weeks, otherwise it doesn’t really matter.
(unless our plan was to never have him in MLB this year)
than we’re screwed out of a year of each, but it sounds like that was never the plan
I think if he were to stay the whole year
he might wind up a super 2. However, he won’t get a full year service time this year, so the free agency thing won’t be affected.
We Are the Washington Generals
by Eric in Madison on May 3, 2010 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions
ah, thanks
i always get really confused with all of that stuff
Baseball reminds us of all that once was good, and that could be again.-Terence Mann/James Earl Jones in FoD
Tiger's DP!
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"Positive happines come whit sucess if you no have that is all bs" -Ozzie Guillen
by less cowbell, more 'neau on May 3, 2010 10:25 PM EDT reply actions
Some guy on Twitter
Just described Adam Everett as “a Nick Punto who can’t throw”
by TwinkieinHawaii on May 3, 2010 10:26 PM EDT reply actions
Span!
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"Positive happines come whit sucess if you no have that is all bs" -Ozzie Guillen
by less cowbell, more 'neau on May 3, 2010 10:27 PM EDT reply actions
Lil Lexi GIDPs
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"Positive happines come whit sucess if you no have that is all bs" -Ozzie Guillen
by less cowbell, more 'neau on May 3, 2010 10:28 PM EDT reply actions
What?
"Pinch-bunters don't have a ton of value, even with the Twins"
by Steven Ellingson on May 3, 2010 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, on the phone, wasn't really focusing.
Just assumed Hudson was batting 2nd. :\
"A-Rod has that arrogance about him. I’d drill him." -Bert Blyleven
Nice jinx
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"Positive happines come whit sucess if you no have that is all bs" -Ozzie Guillen
by less cowbell, more 'neau on May 3, 2010 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions
iPhoning it in from the game.
TARGET FIELD IS AWESOME. And LNP’s walkup music is “In the Air Tonight” which just tickles me.
That is all.
http://www.realityfish.com
by Robin G on May 3, 2010 10:29 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Just need to make the time
I have the cash
by Zack Carlson on May 3, 2010 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Isn't it just amazing?!
Also: LNP’s music is hilarious.
"A-Rod has that arrogance about him. I’d drill him." -Bert Blyleven
Lucky!
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"Positive happines come whit sucess if you no have that is all bs" -Ozzie Guillen
by less cowbell, more 'neau on May 3, 2010 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions
FYI
this stupid song by GB Leighton is not as bad as the creed song for the Marlins, it’s bad, but it’s not that bad.
oh my dear god yes
scott stapp MURDERS anything he touches, and that absolutely horrendous song is no exception.
I will have to agree.
That Marlins song is much more painful.
"A-Rod has that arrogance about him. I’d drill him." -Bert Blyleven
I have two pieces of shit in my hand
Which one do you want?
by clutterheart on May 3, 2010 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Cuddy gets this one!
Good job!
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by less cowbell, more 'neau on May 3, 2010 10:33 PM EDT reply actions
2 down!
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by less cowbell, more 'neau on May 3, 2010 10:34 PM EDT reply actions
Arrgh!
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"Positive happines come whit sucess if you no have that is all bs" -Ozzie Guillen
by less cowbell, more 'neau on May 3, 2010 10:36 PM EDT reply actions
That's what he was talking about
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"Positive happines come whit sucess if you no have that is all bs" -Ozzie Guillen
by less cowbell, more 'neau on May 3, 2010 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions
C'Mon Burnett!
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by less cowbell, more 'neau on May 3, 2010 10:37 PM EDT reply actions
well that was ALMOST a nice catch by Cuddy.
"A-Rod has that arrogance about him. I’d drill him." -Bert Blyleven
AUGH!!! Cuddy!!!
Let’s end this!
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
"Positive happines come whit sucess if you no have that is all bs" -Ozzie Guillen
by less cowbell, more 'neau on May 3, 2010 10:37 PM EDT reply actions
K!
TWINS WIN!!!!!
Tigers lose!
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
"Positive happines come whit sucess if you no have that is all bs" -Ozzie Guillen
by less cowbell, more 'neau on May 3, 2010 10:40 PM EDT reply actions
Oops
I thought there was one inning left. Good game guys!!!!!!!!
by TwinkieinHawaii on May 3, 2010 10:40 PM EDT reply actions
He's scheduled anyway
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"Positive happines come whit sucess if you no have that is all bs" -Ozzie Guillen
by less cowbell, more 'neau on May 3, 2010 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions
he has to be taken off of the family leave list for sure so a roster move must be made
They (the announcers) keep saying he’s starting tomorrow. Haven’t heard much from the Twins about it though..at least not that I can remember.
Baseball reminds us of all that once was good, and that could be again.-Terence Mann/James Earl Jones in FoD
Just saw that La Velle said yes..in his pre-game stuff
Manship will be sent down
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