Game 75: Twins @ Mets
by Jesse on Jun 27, 2010 11:00 AM EDT
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Know Thine Enemy: Amazin' Avenue
Niese got a little roughed up his last time out, pitching well prior to a rain delay but getting nailed afterward. He's a guy that needs the offense to hit the ball to be successful, so as long as the Twins can be smart and disciplined in their approach today they should have their chances.
I'm ready for Scotty B to start pitching like he's capable of pitching. He's probably ready for that, too.
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Get that juggernaught from KC next. All right, they swept Atl at home, but who have they played otherwise during their hot streak.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Jun 27, 2010 12:18 PM EDT up reply actions
but they're winning games they're supposed to win
we didn’t do that against the brewers
by Cody_3_twins on Jun 27, 2010 1:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Lineups via Joe C's blog
TWINS
1. Denard Span, CF
2. Orlando Hudson, 2B
3. Joe Mauer, C
4. Michael Cuddyer, 1B
5. Delmon Young, LF
6. Danny Valencia, 3B
7. Jason Repko, RF
8. Nick Punto, SS
9. Scott Baker, RHP
METS
1. Jose Reyes, SS
2. Jesus Felciano, CF
3. David Wright, 3B
4. Ike Davis, 1B
5. Jason Bay, LF
6. Rod Barajas, C
7. Jeff Francoeur, RF
8. Ruben Tejada, 2B
9. Jonathon Niese, LHP
We get our first look at Jason Repko with Morneau getting the day off and Cuddy taking over at first. Should be interesting. Hopefully he can play well today.
cliff lee and roy oswaldt????
sign lee and roy oswaldtI. we could also find a pitcher named Harvey..Our rotation could be Lee, Harvey and Oswalt. Then all we would need is a Adam Kennedy.at 2nd base!!!!
Lineup is loaded with RH hitters
As loaded as the Twins can do anyway. I suppose they could put Zombie in the outfield for Span…..and have Butera catch…..nah. Hopefully, they score some runs and the good Scott Baker shows up.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Jun 27, 2010 12:15 PM EDT reply actions
Well I suspect that completely confirms the fact that Thome cannot play in the field, period.
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by montanatwinsfan on Jun 27, 2010 1:00 PM EDT reply actions
Why would anyone think he could play the field?
When was the last time he did that?
"It happened in the moment, and it happened." - Carlos Gomez
Thome
Will not play in the field unless there is an emergency—injured player late in the game—he didn’t take infield practice in the spring and hasn’t played but a few innings in the last five years. He has back and foot issues that make it dicey for him to DH for a stretch of games.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Jun 27, 2010 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Finally, Delmon's in the 5 hole!!
Expect Repko to get 2 hits today, rbi, run scored
it fights, but tolbert the true rubbish, is the son--japanese proverb
Chase Utley is a Nick Punto-type player, but with power--Bert Blyleven
gotta start somewhere somehow
it fights, but tolbert the true rubbish, is the son--japanese proverb
Chase Utley is a Nick Punto-type player, but with power--Bert Blyleven
Span makes so many outs with that same 3 hop weak grounder to the right side
it fights, but tolbert the true rubbish, is the son--japanese proverb
Chase Utley is a Nick Punto-type player, but with power--Bert Blyleven
can sign lee and roy oswaldtI. we could also find a pitcher named Harvey..Our rotation could be Lee, Harvey and Oswalt. Then all we would need is a Adam Kennedy.at 2nd base
I hope that the first inning wasn't the Twins' threat of the day
seems like they often hit well in the first then quit
was that Blackburn in the dugout with a stache only?
it fights, but tolbert the true rubbish, is the son--japanese proverb
Chase Utley is a Nick Punto-type player, but with power--Bert Blyleven
Blackburn also growing a stache?
Maybe there’s hope for him yet
Good luck fischean of Junebug, wherever you are! - less cowbell, more 'neau
by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Jun 27, 2010 1:30 PM EDT reply actions
C'mon Baker hold together
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by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Jun 27, 2010 1:32 PM EDT reply actions
nice K!
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by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Jun 27, 2010 1:33 PM EDT reply actions
there you go
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by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Jun 27, 2010 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Watching the Mets live look in
I thought Gladden slurred his words. The Mets color guy is so drunk, he can barely talk.
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
Silly question Dick
As if Pavano wouldn’t take his mustache with him if he makes the All-Star game
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by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Jun 27, 2010 1:43 PM EDT reply actions
It just seems backwards
Don’t resign the guy, then trade a couple minor leaguers for him after you’re basically out of contention (barring some crazy streak).
Now Bert says Chip Hale is like Nick Punto
Good luck fischean of Junebug, wherever you are! - less cowbell, more 'neau
by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Jun 27, 2010 1:52 PM EDT reply actions
REPKO!!!!!!!!!
it fights, but tolbert the true rubbish, is the son--japanese proverb
Chase Utley is a Nick Punto-type player, but with power--Bert Blyleven
WOW nice job Repko!
Good luck fischean of Junebug, wherever you are! - less cowbell, more 'neau
by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Jun 27, 2010 1:53 PM EDT reply actions
5th if you count Kubel, but lets not get ahead of ourselves
If he was monumental, he’d have been playing for someone else not in the minors for us.
Another thing they mentioned yesterday
His last 7 starts (and 12 of his 15 starts overall) have gone at least 7 innings. Very impressive!
Good luck fischean of Junebug, wherever you are! - less cowbell, more 'neau
by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Jun 27, 2010 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions
if Blackie is really growing a stache that might do it for him
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by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Jun 27, 2010 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Maybe just enough magical thinking to get him right.
That or we all chip in for the charter to Oklahoma since that’s what got him back on track last time.
Baker still getting the Ks when he needs them
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by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Jun 27, 2010 2:11 PM EDT reply actions
and Wright
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by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Jun 27, 2010 2:16 PM EDT up reply actions
What's with wearing these alternate jerseys instead of the new away jerseys?
I think the new away ones are sweet.
"It happened in the moment, and it happened." - Carlos Gomez
pitcher's choice, except for designated retro days
it fights, but tolbert the true rubbish, is the son--japanese proverb
Chase Utley is a Nick Punto-type player, but with power--Bert Blyleven
I know
But why do they all want to wear the alternate jerseys? I like those new ones.
"It happened in the moment, and it happened." - Carlos Gomez
Can't we just skip the 4th.
Maybe let the bullpen pitch then bring Bake back in. Didn’t St Louis do that one year? Send the pitcher to a field position then moved him back to pitch after a couple of batters.
I don't think you can do that
or else you could split a game between a lefty and righty starter and just dominate. It’d be worth the offensive and defensive dropoff.
you can do that if you want
it fights, but tolbert the true rubbish, is the son--japanese proverb
Chase Utley is a Nick Punto-type player, but with power--Bert Blyleven
Really?
Why doesn’t anyone ever do that in the playoffs with their 3rd/4th starter if one is a righty and the other is a lefty? I think it’d be worth a try.
where you gonna play your pitcher in the field when he's not pitching?
plus, you’d have two pitchers batting in the lineup, both in the AL and the NL, cuz you couldn’t use the DH with what you’re suggesting
it fights, but tolbert the true rubbish, is the son--japanese proverb
Chase Utley is a Nick Punto-type player, but with power--Bert Blyleven
left field probably
forgot about losing the DH though. losing your worst outfielder is less of a big deal than an outfielder and the DH.
Pretty sure Cardinals sent the pitcher to right field them brought him back
May have even been last year
yup, happened many time is baseball history
it fights, but tolbert the true rubbish, is the son--japanese proverb
Chase Utley is a Nick Punto-type player, but with power--Bert Blyleven
trade Baker for Oswalt, trade Blackburn+ for Cliff Lee
win World Series
it fights, but tolbert the true rubbish, is the son--japanese proverb
Chase Utley is a Nick Punto-type player, but with power--Bert Blyleven
yeah, trade for a hitter too, and a reliever/closer
it fights, but tolbert the true rubbish, is the son--japanese proverb
Chase Utley is a Nick Punto-type player, but with power--Bert Blyleven
just trade for a new team
I want to be a Yankees fan without being a Yankees fan
there's always the Red Sox
Good luck fischean of Junebug, wherever you are! - less cowbell, more 'neau
by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Jun 27, 2010 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Throw Crain and Harris in there
It would be even better.
"It happened in the moment, and it happened." - Carlos Gomez
Rally loon!
It’s been too long –
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by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Jun 27, 2010 2:33 PM EDT reply actions
Cut him some slack
Not everyone can be Carl Pavano. I mean, can you imagine Baker trying to grow a mustache? It would take years.
"It happened in the moment, and it happened." - Carlos Gomez
even Pavs is hitting
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by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Jun 27, 2010 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions
sweep them again plz Twins
better play better to do it though
Baker
Constantly pitching out of the stretch.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Jun 27, 2010 2:47 PM EDT reply actions
I want to love you, Baker, because you look like a small child and play for the Twins.
But some days, you make it so. damn. hard.
The Pavstache will own you.
my feelings exactly
I still like Baker, I just wish he would keep it together
Good luck fischean of Junebug, wherever you are! - less cowbell, more 'neau
by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Jun 27, 2010 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions
not really
its just supposed to not be a weakness
and really the offense is a bigger problem right now
the Twins have put 0 runs on the board today. The offense is supposed to be their strength.
did you know that
The Twins team ERA is 2nd in the AL?
The team isn’t hitting, that’s more of a problem.
Have you watched this team recently?
Pavano has been the only reliable starter on this road trip
"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backward in a mirror" ~George Carlin
by thewild_viking_twins on Jun 27, 2010 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions
The Twins' bullpen has a really low ERA
And the starts didd well earlier this year.
"It happened in the moment, and it happened." - Carlos Gomez
A haiku about Scott Baker
スコットベイカーが苦しんで
凶運のフライボールは、公園を残して
することができます口ひげを生やすこと
Good luck fischean of Junebug, wherever you are! - less cowbell, more 'neau
by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Jun 27, 2010 2:53 PM EDT reply actions
Sukottobeika suffering
Doom fly ball, leaving the park
You can not grow a mustache
The Pavstache will own you.
he gives up too many doom fly balls
Good luck fischean of Junebug, wherever you are! - less cowbell, more 'neau
by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Jun 27, 2010 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions
will help perpetuate the haiku meme at TT
when I’m more engaged in the game. Watching the football right now, Mexico just got hosed
it fights, but tolbert the true rubbish, is the son--japanese proverb
Chase Utley is a Nick Punto-type player, but with power--Bert Blyleven
I can’t write haiku
whilst watching the football, where
Mexico got hosed
it fights, but tolbert the true rubbish, is the son--japanese proverb
Chase Utley is a Nick Punto-type player, but with power--Bert Blyleven
Did you catch the game
where the slimy Brits were crushed
by robot Germans?
Good times!
The Pavstache will own you.
Interesting game,
but really, Haiku lovers
should root for Japan
Good luck fischean of Junebug, wherever you are! - less cowbell, more 'neau
by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Jun 27, 2010 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Shit
I was going for Mexico, prolly more than the US, just because my Mexican friends are way into it.
"It happened in the moment, and it happened." - Carlos Gomez
Argentina's first goal, Teves was 2 yards offsides
horrible officiating….again
it fights, but tolbert the true rubbish, is the son--japanese proverb
Chase Utley is a Nick Punto-type player, but with power--Bert Blyleven
We have two good pitcherrs and three lousy ones
Why we think we can win with this pitching staff is beyond me.
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
You're letting a series of bad starts cloud your judgment
Baker Slowey and even Blackburn aren’t this bad. Our team ERA was 3.84 going into this game. I’m more concerned about the offense.
by matswilander on Jun 27, 2010 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Perhaps
I haven’t seen consistency from any of those three pitchers this year. Blackburn has had one good month and two bad ones. Slowey seems to be good every other start at most. Baker is just a mystery. He’s been slightly better than Slowey, but nothing like we expect from him. This rotation needs one more good starter (ahem, Lee).
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
I agree
Baker is the most frustrating because his command ratio is elite. I don’t know what’s up with him lately. I’d like another starter to replace Blackburn personally.
by matswilander on Jun 27, 2010 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Baker for Oswalt
Throw in a minor prospect
Series, here we come!
it fights, but tolbert the true rubbish, is the son--japanese proverb
Chase Utley is a Nick Punto-type player, but with power--Bert Blyleven
(provided we get Lee too) :-)
it fights, but tolbert the true rubbish, is the son--japanese proverb
Chase Utley is a Nick Punto-type player, but with power--Bert Blyleven
a great april and may?
it fights, but tolbert the true rubbish, is the son--japanese proverb
Chase Utley is a Nick Punto-type player, but with power--Bert Blyleven
Let's go Twins!
Good luck fischean of Junebug, wherever you are! - less cowbell, more 'neau
by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Jun 27, 2010 3:20 PM EDT reply actions
Cuddy disagrees with you
Good luck fischean of Junebug, wherever you are! - less cowbell, more 'neau
by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Jun 27, 2010 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Delmon disagrees even more
Good luck fischean of Junebug, wherever you are! - less cowbell, more 'neau
by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Jun 27, 2010 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions
All this talk about bad pitching, Yes
but it’s 6-0 Do you think the pitchers are trying to hard because we never score!!!
There is a relationship between bad pitching and bad hitting
If you spend 80% of the game in the field, it makes it really tough to hit. You use most of your energy on defense. If a pitcher gets you back in the dugout quickly, you use most of your energy hitting.
"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot
It's not like we're down 6-0 to start the game!
We could have put up the runs early like last night.
by b1 on Jun 27, 2010 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Who pinch hits
Who bats for Mahay if his turn comes up this inning? They have Thome, Morneau, and Kubel.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Jun 27, 2010 3:44 PM EDT reply actions
already pinch hit Thome for Mahay
Good luck fischean of Junebug, wherever you are! - less cowbell, more 'neau
by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Jun 27, 2010 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Sorry
My posts seem to take forever to post.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Jun 27, 2010 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Why don't we just stop playing on Sunday!
Gardy better change his additude or the players for the Sunday games!
: )
: )
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by montanatwinsfan on Jun 27, 2010 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions
where' the rant and rave gif when you need it?
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by montanatwinsfan on Jun 27, 2010 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions
"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backward in a mirror" ~George Carlin
by thewild_viking_twins on Jun 27, 2010 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Whities
Had a chance to come back from an 8-3 deficit. It was 8-6 with two on when Marmol struck Rios to seal the deal.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Jun 27, 2010 5:10 PM EDT reply actions
The idea of the 2010 Twins
Was to have enough pitching to go with the best lineup by far in the division. All in all, despite the slides of three starters, the pitching hasn’t been too bad. The lineup hasn’t produced much since the opening month.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Jun 27, 2010 5:12 PM EDT reply actions
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