Twins vs. A's, 08-22-2012, 2:35pm

[minn55441]

It'd be so great to get Liam a win right off the bat. He needs to get over the stigma of being winless, it seems.

It's obviously all in his head. He just needs a win to know he can do it and he belongs on a major league roster. Once he relaxes a little, I would think that he can have the same success he had in Rochester.

[Ultima Ratio]

I'm following the game on MLB's Gameday - it looks like the ump today has a small strike zone. Does that correspond to what people watching the game are seeing, or am I getting bad intel?

Nah... can't say that with any confidence at this point. Just that low ball which should have been a strike (Liam's pitch for the K).

[minn55441]

Why did we have Dozier up all season with this guy playing in Rochester. I don't care if hits .500 or .200 if he can keep making plays like that every game, we need him at short.

[TwinVike61]

Why did we have Dozier up all season with this guy playing in Rochester. I don't care if hits .500 or .200 if he can keep making plays like that every game, we need him at short.

Is that you, Gardy?

[minn55441]

Why did we have Dozier up all season with this guy playing in Rochester. I don't care if hits .500 or .200 if he can keep making plays like that every game, we need him at short.

Is that you, Gardy?

They just installed Wi-Fi in the Oakland dugout this morning.

[DPJ]

.255 OBP hitting 2nd...top notch Mr Gardenhire.

[TwinsGuy55422]

The ump does seem to be giving some on the outside corner but he definitely does not seem to want to call the strike at the knees.

[sbknudson]

Why did we have Dozier up all season with this guy playing in Rochester. I don't care if hits .500 or .200 if he can keep making plays like that every game, we need him at short.

To be fair, at the start of the season I heard a number of pundits thinking Dozier was ready (it was actually a little bit of a surprise he started in Rochester) and Florimon wasn't even on the radar scope. He's played his way into this over the season.

[TwinsGuy55422]

It'd be so great to get Liam a win right off the bat. He needs to get over the stigma of being winless, it seems.

It's obviously all in his head. He just needs a win to know he can do it and he belongs on a major league roster. Once he relaxes a little, I would think that he can have the same success he had in Rochester.

I would tend to agree. He clearly has the stuff to pitch up here. He just seems to be pressing. I would imagine that one good outing would really help his confidence and just let him focus on pitching.

[Brock Beauchamp]

Nice hit by Cespedes. Hard to do much about that (except not allow the bases to load in the first place).

[minn55441]

Wow, lots of trouble with pop ups and fly balls today. Wasn't sure Josh was going to catch that one.

[Mr. Ed]

Another Hendriks outing, another day of not getting the job done. What will it take for him to 'get it'? Will he at all this year?

[Ultima Ratio]

Another Hendriks outing, another day of not getting the job done. What will it take for him to 'get it'? Will he at all this year?

He's very hittable at this point. I wish I could have seen him pitch in AAA to see what's so different. Perhaps Parker can put something together?

[Winston Smith]

Another Hendriks outing, another day of not getting the job done. What will it take for him to 'get it'? Will he at all this year?

He's very hittable at this point. I wish I could have seen him pitch in AAA to see what's so different. Perhaps Parker can put something together?

Major league hitters instead on minor league hitters!!

[TwinVike61]

Another Hendriks outing, another day of not getting the job done. What will it take for him to 'get it'? Will he at all this year?

He's very hittable at this point. I wish I could have seen him pitch in AAA to see what's so different. Perhaps Parker can put something together?

Major league hitters instead on minor league hitters!!

Or maybe he needs an Aussie pitch whisperer (Rene Rivera?)

[TwinVike61]

He's so dang nervous... got to get past that or he'll never be effective. I'm thinking 4 ER on 5 IP 3K 3 BB

Looks like you nailed that prediction.

[Mr. Ed]

72 losses if they fail to rally, and with 2 hits, that's likely.

and over a week of August games left.

Sigh

[Ultima Ratio]

Another Hendriks outing, another day of not getting the job done. What will it take for him to 'get it'? Will he at all this year?

He's very hittable at this point. I wish I could have seen him pitch in AAA to see what's so different. Perhaps Parker can put something together?

Major league hitters instead on minor league hitters!!

It's more than just that. You don't find many 2 ERA guys in AAA that can't be fair in the MLB.

[Ultima Ratio]

He's so dang nervous... got to get past that or he'll never be effective. I'm thinking 4 ER on 5 IP 3K 3 BB

Looks like you nailed that prediction.

Thanks. Wish I were wrong. Double sigh.

[glunn]

He's so dang nervous... got to get past that or he'll never be effective. I'm thinking 4 ER on 5 IP 3K 3 BB

Hendriks needs to take Inderal, assuming that it's not a banned substance. Performers use it to eliminate stage fright and it is very effective.