Game 140: Royals @ Twins
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Know Thine Enemy: Royals Review
You kind of run out of good things to say about some of these guys once in a while. Duensing has simply been what we needed him to be...and that's been huge. If he pitches well tonight against an underwhelming Kansas City offense, he'll have a chance for another good game.
Like Liriano, he's had a pretty good slider this year. But he doesn't throw it nearly as often as Cisco, and definitely not enough to be in the discussion for baseball's best slider that we went over yesterday. This won't stop him from using it more often when he's ahead or in two-strike counts. As is to be expected, it disappears when he's behind. Right-handed hitters won't see many changeups.
In Twins-related news, it sounds like Brian Fuentes is getting an MRI done on his back. Jose Mijares doesn't look to be too far away, but come October I'd rather have Fuentes and Mijares in the 'pen as lefties than Mijares and, say, Perkins.
Let's go, offense.
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Oh, that's nice
Royals Review has a poll on which division rival they like the least – and the Chisox are running away with it! Congrats Chisox! (Cleveland does not have ANY votes in it’s favor – remember when they used to be at least a little hate-able, rather than just pitiful?)
Just to get it out of the way...
Wilson Ramos hit his first career ML home run today.
http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=11845689
Good for him, he deserves it.
Nice! Good for Wilson!
And was that off of Dickey?
Thome out, per Kelly Thesier
No word as to why yet.
Span CF,
Hudson 2B,
Mauer C,
Kubel RF,
Cuddyer 1B,
Young LF,
Morales DH,
Hardy SS,
Tolbert 3B,
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 8, 2010 7:35 PM EDT reply actions
Hey morales was pretty awesome down the stretch for us last year if I remember correctly
..so maybe he can replicate it -
however I wish that Gardy would move Kubel to DH or give Young a DH day and put Revere in there. Maybe its my defense talking but I might like that. Plus I want to see the guy in action
by twinscrazy_german on Sep 8, 2010 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions
I wish I could watch all of this
but I have an online class and it is already making me want to punch my computer in.
Career vs Greinke:
Span: 5-14, 1 BB, 1 GIDP
Hudson: 1-10, 1 BB
Mauer: 10-35, 1 2B, 5 BB
Kubel: 7-23, 2 2B, 1 3B, 1 HR, 3 BB
Cuddyer: 7-27, 1 2B, 1 HR
Thome: 7-31, 2 HR, 4 BB, 2 GIDP
Young: 6-19, 2 2B, 1 HR, 2 BB
Hardy: 1-4, 1 BB
Tolbert: 0-6, 3 BB
_ _ _ _ _ _ _
Butera: N/A
Casilla: 3-13, 1 3B, 1 BB, 1 GIDP
Morales: 2-6
Valencia: 3-4, 1 2B, 1 HR
EDIT:
Span: 5-14, 1 BB, 1 GIDP
Hudson: 1-10, 1 BB
Mauer: 10-35, 1 2B, 5 BB
Kubel: 7-23, 2 2B, 1 3B, 1 HR, 3 BB
Cuddyer: 7-27, 1 2B, 1 HR
Young: 6-19, 2 2B, 1 HR, 2 BB
Morales: 2-6
Hardy: 1-4, 1 BB
Tolbert: 0-6, 3 BB
_ _ _ _ _ _ _
Butera: N/A
Casilla: 3-13, 1 3B, 1 BB, 1 GIDP
Thome: 7-31, 2 HR, 4 BB, 2 GIDP
Valencia: 3-4, 1 2B, 1 HR
4-1 Tigers
already beating the Sox in the 4th
Love, love, love
The beard abides.
by Jason Kubel's Beard on Sep 8, 2010 8:06 PM EDT reply actions
When
Did Johnny Peralta join the Tigers?
by clutterheart on Sep 8, 2010 8:25 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Yes,
and he’s been victimized by some Mark Teahen butchery at 3B, too. But he’s definitely not very effective this evening. The White Sox better hope Garcia gets healthy, because I think the talk of going to a 4-man rotation for the stretch run just ended.
From Kelly T
Jim Thome was scratched with a mild abdominal strain. #Twins say it’s for precautionary reasons and he’s day-to-day.
Really good hitting by the Royals to be honest
Neither of those pitches form Duensing were bad at all.
by midwestmodeltrainenthusiast on Sep 8, 2010 8:27 PM EDT reply actions
Okay, well comeback time it is then
"'Over'? Did you say 'over'? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell, no!"
Morneau confident about a comeback this year
Would love to have him in the lineup for the playoffs!!
The beard abides.
by Jason Kubel's Beard on Sep 8, 2010 8:32 PM EDT reply actions
morneau
was good to see him at least talking about coming back. gotta be a good sign. be nice to see him maybe the last week or so. and postseason since he missed it last year. GREAT to hear it from him!!
you're forgetting
that gardenhire is incapable of making rational decisions when it comes to matt tolbert
by JTW on Sep 8, 2010 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Here comes the low and outside two strike pitch from Greinke...
"'Over'? Did you say 'over'? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell, no!"
I guess Cuddy hasn't looked at the video of his at-bats recently?
"'Over'? Did you say 'over'? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell, no!"
by rubberbiscuit on Sep 8, 2010 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, that was quick
"'Over'? Did you say 'over'? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell, no!"
He's available if we need a miracle
"'Over'? Did you say 'over'? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell, no!"
by rubberbiscuit on Sep 8, 2010 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Still haven't won the division
No need to start Revere except for emergency situations.
Pavstache o-'10
Concerned about injuries
Valencia has been out for a week. Fuentes has been out for 10 days and seems to be no better and now Thome is out of the lineup with an abdominal strain, which is the type of injury that can linger for a long time.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Sep 8, 2010 8:49 PM EDT reply actions
Time for Greinke to realize where he is...
and give up a hit or three
"'Over'? Did you say 'over'? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell, no!"
If Tolbert keeps up this good glove/no hit thing, he's going to take over LNP's niche...
"'Over'? Did you say 'over'? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell, no!"
Maybe two runs... and in under two hours
"'Over'? Did you say 'over'? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell, no!"
by rubberbiscuit on Sep 8, 2010 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Well we have our 3 runs now
Let’s see if we can hold it
by TwinkieinHawaii on Sep 8, 2010 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Trying to send some good vibes to the offense...
"'Over'? Did you say 'over'? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell, no!"
Well. So much for that.
"'Over'? Did you say 'over'? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell, no!"
Final at Detroit - 5-1 cats...
"'Over'? Did you say 'over'? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell, no!"
Magic number = 19!
The beard abides.
by Jason Kubel's Beard on Sep 8, 2010 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Let's make it 18 here!
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 8, 2010 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Tigers win 5-1
That means that no matter what the Twins will be in first place when they come to Chicago next week.
by Alexi Casilla All-Star on Sep 8, 2010 9:13 PM EDT reply actions
Yeah
Don’t wait until the 9th inning this time
by TwinkieinHawaii on Sep 8, 2010 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Ahhhh funny
Span doing a commercial for Kemps milk
Did he look at it impassively, then reach for it and miss?
"'Over'? Did you say 'over'? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell, no!"
by rubberbiscuit on Sep 8, 2010 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Ooooooooh zing!!!!
but it was on the radio
by TwinkieinHawaii on Sep 8, 2010 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Bye-bye Royals lead
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 8, 2010 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Roy-als Base-ball *clap clap clapclapclap*
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 8, 2010 9:24 PM EDT reply actions
That was a terrible throw to the cutoff man
or maybe a terrible cutoff. That was sad looking.
by Arnidor on Sep 8, 2010 9:24 PM EDT reply actions
Ahaha
No, I meant “Starter goes down, Gardy gives him extra rest. AAAA replacement hits like Pujols for a week until starter is back” seems to happen quite frequently for us
Roy-als Base-ball *clap clap clapclapclap*
Redux
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 8, 2010 9:25 PM EDT reply actions
i love the word redux.
i also like using :die harder anytime you could use redux
Die Mauer!
For the record, I am referring to the Berlin Wall
Only in German could the definite article be so harsh-sounding
Were you the one who was investigated by the authorities?
Did he hit it impassively then reach for the base and miss?
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 8, 2010 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Cost Accounting
Thanks for making me miss the first five innings. Can’t wait to see how much of the Vikings game I miss tomorrow. Glad to see we finally got to Greinke.
father of liberalism, man
also, i’m writing a paper about ‘la invención de Morel’ which is a book that takes place on an island, and apparently (according to the prof) a guy in lost can be seen reading it
Which liberalism?
The literate kind meaning government power is given to the people or the evil modern kind where the government takes everything you have and gives it to someone else.
No politics please
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 8, 2010 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Neither
(Besides, liberalism is closer to libertarian than that)
I seem to recall learning about him in history.
Is he french? The guy I’m think of is french live in the renaissance era and is credited with the idea that power comes from the people.
really,
you would be doing yourself big favors by sticking to baseball.
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by montanatwinsfan on Sep 8, 2010 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions
I suspect you are thinking of Jean Jaques Rousseau
but seriously, no politics in the middle of a baseball blog please. Especially if you are going to spout off.
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by montanatwinsfan on Sep 8, 2010 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Im not spouting off, I took it back.
See it went: controversial post>warning>post made uncontroversial. read the 7th, 6th, and 5th posts above this one.
There is no longer anything political about it, just asking about facts.
That's Jean-Jacques Rousseau
"'Over'? Did you say 'over'? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell, no!"
by rubberbiscuit on Sep 8, 2010 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Ok. Thanks, I appreciate the straight answer(s).
I was close because Rousseau, Locke, and another fellow were credited the “social contract” theory which is what I was talking about. Locke just interpreted it differently.
This guy
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 8, 2010 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Yep, that's him! Mid-18th century France had some crazy fashion trends...
"'Over'? Did you say 'over'? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell, no!"
by rubberbiscuit on Sep 8, 2010 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions
shit. I live in Montana
I get credit for just knowing who the hell the guy is. I don’t need to spell too.
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by montanatwinsfan on Sep 8, 2010 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions
He was only the inventor of the modern flush toilet...
Christ, get an education already!
"'Over'? Did you say 'over'? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell, no!"
by rubberbiscuit on Sep 8, 2010 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Google-->wiki
—>Link
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 8, 2010 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions
At least you'll miss
Drew Brees’ Pregame Douchebaggery ™
"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backward in a mirror" ~George Carlin
by thewild_viking_twins on Sep 8, 2010 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions
But he changes it every year!
How else will we know what he is going to do? It’s a predicament!
I do know this
he’s going to get the entire crowd doing another pompous who dat chant going after the coin toss
"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backward in a mirror" ~George Carlin
by thewild_viking_twins on Sep 8, 2010 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions
What book?
"To tell the truth, I'm not excited to go to Cleveland, but we have to. If I ever saw myself saying I'm excited going to Cleveland, I'd punch myself in the face, because I'm lying." -Ichiro
Ohhh, yeah.
I read that. Not exactly uplifting. :\
"To tell the truth, I'm not excited to go to Cleveland, but we have to. If I ever saw myself saying I'm excited going to Cleveland, I'd punch myself in the face, because I'm lying." -Ichiro
Every time it seems like something good is about to happen,
something extremely depressing happens. Kind of like the White Sox season…?
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Mybe something like this?
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 8, 2010 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Always nice to see the Twins get to Greinke, as much as I like him.
A win today would be wonderful.
"To tell the truth, I'm not excited to go to Cleveland, but we have to. If I ever saw myself saying I'm excited going to Cleveland, I'd punch myself in the face, because I'm lying." -Ichiro
Perhaps we'd consider
making a move for him this winter?
I hear he’s not terribly excited about the thought staying in KC long term, and he wants to go to a small market team
"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backward in a mirror" ~George Carlin
by thewild_viking_twins on Sep 8, 2010 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions
reaaaally?
that’s interesting… replacement for pavs?
It'd cost five pretty pennies
and a WHOLE stick of gum, but I think it would be worth it
"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backward in a mirror" ~George Carlin
by thewild_viking_twins on Sep 8, 2010 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions
i'd rather lock up liriano
but we’ve been making bank all year, no reason to just sit on it
Yeah, he's made some public comments lately about not being thrilled with the KC organization.
If the Twins could make that happen…well, that would be awesome.
"To tell the truth, I'm not excited to go to Cleveland, but we have to. If I ever saw myself saying I'm excited going to Cleveland, I'd punch myself in the face, because I'm lying." -Ichiro
Huh,
you know that might not be completely out of the question. Especially if we get extra playoff revenue this year
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I would think that the added revenue means more moves
of the Thome, Hudson, Pavano variety than big splashes, but it is possible, I guess
Remember how much of a mystery the payroll was last offseason?
I think it could be even more of a mystery this offseason. There’s no way they projected 81 home sellouts plus however many more playoff sellouts. I mean, that would just be irresponsible financially, but now who knows?
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Yesterday's announced was down to 38K and change
So school has had an impact, but still counted as a sellout.
Deunsing
The guy has everything working for him tonight. It’s real fun watching him pitch. They said it right away at the beginning of the game when they were talking about poise and how he handles himself on the mound. I know he’s been out there before, but not once has he been flustered or seemed like he doesn’t belong to be out there. Very solid!
Duensing shook Mauer off twice on the 1-2 pitch.
Just sayin’.
by midwestmodeltrainenthusiast on Sep 8, 2010 9:48 PM EDT reply actions
It's fine
I just wasn’t surprised it resulted in a hit.
by midwestmodeltrainenthusiast on Sep 8, 2010 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions
So
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 8, 2010 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions
For a while, they were pretty bad.
Minus you know…the Stache and Frankie.
"To tell the truth, I'm not excited to go to Cleveland, but we have to. If I ever saw myself saying I'm excited going to Cleveland, I'd punch myself in the face, because I'm lying." -Ichiro
I was so pissed
when ESPN broke the news that Cliff Lee was going to the Yankees. It was a slight relief that he went to the Rangers but still I thought we were on that
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Oh, me too.
That was a very disappointing day. Though what the Rangers gave up for him…well, I’m kind of okay with how everything worked out. :)
"To tell the truth, I'm not excited to go to Cleveland, but we have to. If I ever saw myself saying I'm excited going to Cleveland, I'd punch myself in the face, because I'm lying." -Ichiro
On the other hand
Smoak has had a very disappointing year. Perhaps worse than Ramos (speaking of whom, he just hit his first MLB home run, congrats!). Probably not enough to think he won’t be good, but I would have honestly taken the Yankee’s supposed package over what they got.
Well.
We’ve been held hitless in 6 of 7 innings but hold the 3-1 lead. I’m not going to complain. Just glad Duensing brought the A game tonight :)
Geez
I thought that hit him in the knee
"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backward in a mirror" ~George Carlin
by thewild_viking_twins on Sep 8, 2010 9:53 PM EDT reply actions
I hope so.
I really hope Gardy doesn’t go to Baker (though he’s been better lately) as the 3 guy. He can be the 4th guy if necessary.
i'd rather go to blackburn or slowey at this point, but gardy sure loves baker
we gotta see how the rest o the starts play out
I don't know
He’s had a disappointing year, but he’s simply a better pitcher than those two. I would take my chances with him
I would have to go Liriano, Pavano, Baker, Duensing...
But probably avoid actually pitching Duensing and have him on call if Bakes falters. I’m not even sure Duensing is really our 4th best pitcher anyway, though Blackie and Slowey have been… problematic.
Go Twins!
JJ HARDY!!!!!
"To tell the truth, I'm not excited to go to Cleveland, but we have to. If I ever saw myself saying I'm excited going to Cleveland, I'd punch myself in the face, because I'm lying." -Ichiro
WOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Dyn-O-Mite!!!!!
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 8, 2010 9:54 PM EDT reply actions
Just awesome
Is there anyone still suggesting we non-tender Hardy?
by midwestmodeltrainenthusiast on Sep 8, 2010 9:55 PM EDT reply actions
has duensing always thrown that low 70's curve?
i don’t know why that looks new to me
He struck out someone last year on a mid 60’s curve.
by Brady Eyestone on Sep 8, 2010 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Fangraphs says he threw it last year
It has been more effective this year, clearly
God I love Brian Duensing.
"To tell the truth, I'm not excited to go to Cleveland, but we have to. If I ever saw myself saying I'm excited going to Cleveland, I'd punch myself in the face, because I'm lying." -Ichiro
Just as I read this, Bert says "And here's Capps warming up for the save..."
Ugh.
"To tell the truth, I'm not excited to go to Cleveland, but we have to. If I ever saw myself saying I'm excited going to Cleveland, I'd punch myself in the face, because I'm lying." -Ichiro
Well, Duensing does have 105 pitches... that calls for a relief pitcher
and a snide comment from Bert.
"'Over'? Did you say 'over'? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell, no!"
by rubberbiscuit on Sep 8, 2010 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Whoops!
Gordon: “The Twins have retired the Athletics…Royals here…”
Close enough, Gordo, close enough.
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 8, 2010 10:04 PM EDT reply actions
Hahaha...well, they were the Kansas City Athletics at one point, no?
Maybe he’s just going reallllly far back.
"To tell the truth, I'm not excited to go to Cleveland, but we have to. If I ever saw myself saying I'm excited going to Cleveland, I'd punch myself in the face, because I'm lying." -Ichiro
No, those Athletics went out West. The Royals are an expansion team from 1969.
Of course, your point still holds! :)
And that’s extra funny is it was either the same year or one year after the Athletics left that they founded the Royals.
Go Twins!
2 q's
Will Revere report to the AFL or stay with the big club? If he stays do we send someone in his place?
Also, predict Gardy’s 4 man rotation.
by z-squad on Sep 8, 2010 10:05 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Mauer being Mauer.
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 8, 2010 10:07 PM EDT reply actions
fair assumption.
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by montanatwinsfan on Sep 8, 2010 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Then insulted his wife and mother.
"To tell the truth, I'm not excited to go to Cleveland, but we have to. If I ever saw myself saying I'm excited going to Cleveland, I'd punch myself in the face, because I'm lying." -Ichiro
Suspended for 20 games, according to Dickbert.
"'Over'? Did you say 'over'? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell, no!"
by rubberbiscuit on Sep 8, 2010 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions
So when Baker comes back,
is there any chance Gardy goes to a 6-man rotation leading to the playoffs?
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In a five game series
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 8, 2010 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions
I thought he was talking about the regular season
Blackburn shouldn’t even throw a pitch in the playoffs, if we are lucky.
The way he's pitching lately,
I want to see if he can keep it up, maybe garner consideration for a playoff bullpen spot
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I would leave him in the bullpen and bring him in in blowouts
I don’t think he has suddenly become better. Probably not the worst pitcher in baseball, but with our rotation as is I see no reason to start him.
every 6th day for like the next four weeks is fine with me.
he’s been great since he’s been back up
Dear Matt Capps,
if you eff this up for Duensing, I will hate you forever.
<3,
fischean
"To tell the truth, I'm not excited to go to Cleveland, but we have to. If I ever saw myself saying I'm excited going to Cleveland, I'd punch myself in the face, because I'm lying." -Ichiro
Oh well, back to radio
"'Over'? Did you say 'over'? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell, no!"
by rubberbiscuit on Sep 8, 2010 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Must be the logic in the programming...
"'Over'? Did you say 'over'? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell, no!"
by rubberbiscuit on Sep 8, 2010 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions
yours is teh fail
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by montanatwinsfan on Sep 8, 2010 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Just like a Republican
haha, you deserved that ;-)
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by montanatwinsfan on Sep 8, 2010 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions
What's the highest ERA ever for someone with 20 saves?
We may find out next year…
"'Over'? Did you say 'over'? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell, no!"
Brad Lidge with the 2009 Phillies. 31 saves. 7.21 ERA.
by Brady Eyestone on Sep 8, 2010 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions
borowski had some pretty sad ERAs as the indians closer
by Disorderly Conduct on Sep 8, 2010 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Affirmative
"'Over'? Did you say 'over'? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell, no!"
by rubberbiscuit on Sep 8, 2010 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions
the former
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by montanatwinsfan on Sep 8, 2010 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions
the former
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by montanatwinsfan on Sep 8, 2010 10:19 PM EDT reply actions
2-1 count to the dude with too many vowels in his name...
The anti-Hrbek.
"'Over'? Did you say 'over'? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell, no!"
That romance is over, buddy. Time to pick up the pieces and move on...
"'Over'? Did you say 'over'? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell, no!"
by rubberbiscuit on Sep 8, 2010 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Ugh.
Please just end this game already.
"To tell the truth, I'm not excited to go to Cleveland, but we have to. If I ever saw myself saying I'm excited going to Cleveland, I'd punch myself in the face, because I'm lying." -Ichiro
3-2 count, another foul, 2 out.
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by montanatwinsfan on Sep 8, 2010 10:22 PM EDT reply actions
'nother foul
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by montanatwinsfan on Sep 8, 2010 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions
who, this guy?
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by montanatwinsfan on Sep 8, 2010 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Brad Lidge is going to have a run for his money here...
"'Over'? Did you say 'over'? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell, no!"
by rubberbiscuit on Sep 8, 2010 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions
why is Rauch not the closer
Capps isn’t exactly lights out
Because the usually intelligent Twins front office thinks saves mean something.
by Brady Eyestone on Sep 8, 2010 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow, Capps.
WOW. Fail x100.
"To tell the truth, I'm not excited to go to Cleveland, but we have to. If I ever saw myself saying I'm excited going to Cleveland, I'd punch myself in the face, because I'm lying." -Ichiro
Gameday says Duensing is pitching, is he or is this the work of the woefully inept Matt Capps?
I always loved that one.
It's the WIMC
"'Over'? Did you say 'over'? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell, no!"
by rubberbiscuit on Sep 8, 2010 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Love it
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 8, 2010 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Bert jinxed us.
He said Andy hadn’t had to make a “Quik Trip” to the mound yet. That’s when it all went to hell.
The only stat that counts is W
Maybe an exorcism?
"'Over'? Did you say 'over'? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell, no!"
by rubberbiscuit on Sep 8, 2010 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm reminded of Ron Davis for some reason...
"'Over'? Did you say 'over'? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell, no!"
Tying run in scoring position
"'Over'? Did you say 'over'? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell, no!"
it wasn't exactly unopposed, Mauer jumped up, just didn't pull the trigger. Wisdom
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by montanatwinsfan on Sep 8, 2010 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions
I know this is completely premature...
…but that about wraps it up for the White Sox
The math just isn’t there. At this point it’s going to take an act of God.
The beard abides.
by Jason Kubel's Beard on Sep 8, 2010 10:30 PM EDT reply actions
Then why do the Yankees win so much? No, I don't think so...
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by rubberbiscuit on Sep 8, 2010 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Good god. At least it's over
"'Over'? Did you say 'over'? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell, no!"
did Young just make a catch!?
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by montanatwinsfan on Sep 8, 2010 10:30 PM EDT reply actions
Seriously, I'd rather see Shaggy come in at this point
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by rubberbiscuit on Sep 8, 2010 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Maybe not worse right now, but equally mediocre
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by rubberbiscuit on Sep 8, 2010 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't know what you guys are talking about.
Another 1-2-3 easy inning for the greatest closer EVAR
"To tell the truth, I'm not excited to go to Cleveland, but we have to. If I ever saw myself saying I'm excited going to Cleveland, I'd punch myself in the face, because I'm lying." -Ichiro
On the plus side, for any White Sox fans watching the end of this game...
..this is just another kick in the stomach.
Run baby run!
The Capps trade was awesome
And so is Capps. This is the kind of saves he gets. This is exactly what we bought, and those who actually looked at the non-save stats knew it. Those who assumed he was an elite closer just because of the save numbers need to just accept what he is and move on now, ideally without ever questioning anything ever again. Besides, that Ivan Ranmos catcher guy we gave Washington will never amount to anything anyway. In fact, I seriously doubt he even gets a few extra base hits today!
Someone's just a little bitter...
"'Over'? Did you say 'over'? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell, no!"
by rubberbiscuit on Sep 8, 2010 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions
We've all felt this at some point. (Remember the starters in mid June?)
Capps will get out of his slump and become slightly less mediocre (!!), and we’ll all move on and forget these last two weeks ever happened.
I loved the crowd shots during the ninth.
The last time I saw a group of people with that look on their faces was during on of those Airport movies where the stewardess lands the plane…
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by rubberbiscuit on Sep 8, 2010 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions
*one of those, that is!
"'Over'? Did you say 'over'? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell, no!"
by rubberbiscuit on Sep 8, 2010 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Now that is nicely put
The beard abides.
by Jason Kubel's Beard on Sep 9, 2010 8:05 AM EDT up reply actions
More than a little bitter (and please don't say 'just move on')
IMO the ‘smoke em if you got em’ style saves that Capps has had for the Twins is Capps at his best, we have not yet seen the worst. He has the normal high WHIP that he will always have, but I think his ERA will move closer to his 3.41 lifetime mark (hopefully not his 5.80 ERA for the Pirates). I still have no idea why the ^$%@ we paid that much for him. I would not be remotely bitter if we moved Ramos for a better closer, but Capps is not and never was a better closer. Heck, if he becomes an elite closer while with the Twins I will be thrilled, though the chances of that happening are about never percent.
I think the bitterness would be less severe if not for all the casual Twins fans who thought it was a good trade at the time and now awkwardly command others to accept it and move on. I know Nick (Nick & Nick blog) liked the deal as well, and I can’t figure out why, but most of the other Twins bloggers as well as national baseball writers panned the Twins FO in the trade.
Anyway, I will be cheering him on, I just hope Gardy loses some faith in Capps and has him on a short leash come playoff time.
Regarding Capps, I think you're right.
This is as good as he’s going to get. He’s a second tier closer, and probably a bit better than Rauch. I’m praying for Nathan as much as you are! As for Ramos, who knows? I’m not convinced that it was a bad trade.
I don’t know about that second paragraph. I think it was an okay deal, not great and not a disaster. If you’re saying that Gardy should be more willing to pull him if he looks bad, even though he’s the official ‘closer’, I agree.
Just move on. Just kidding…
"'Over'? Did you say 'over'? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell, no!"
by rubberbiscuit on Sep 8, 2010 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Someone
Should teach that Capps guy a curveball
"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backward in a mirror" ~George Carlin
by thewild_viking_twins on Sep 8, 2010 10:51 PM EDT reply actions
Or any pitch that doesn't travel in a straight line...
"'Over'? Did you say 'over'? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell, no!"
by rubberbiscuit on Sep 8, 2010 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions
The jury is in:
Matt Capps sucks.
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
by less cowbell, more 'neau on Sep 8, 2010 11:07 PM EDT reply actions
Yeah, well, a jury is only 'twelve angry men'. Try a whole stadium full!
Actually, his ERA is only up to 2.84. Or something near that. Hard to believe, eh?
"'Over'? Did you say 'over'? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell, no!"
by rubberbiscuit on Sep 8, 2010 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Don't forget...
Capps did have all those strong pennant race & playoff appearances the last few seasons, so at least we know he can come through in the big games.
(i know, I know – I’m bitter!)
Maybe that's the problem - he's uncomfortable around large groups of people!
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by rubberbiscuit on Sep 8, 2010 11:36 PM EDT up reply actions
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