Twins Lineup:
Darin Mastroianni CF
Eduardo Escobar SS
Joe Mauer DH
Josh Willingham LF
Justin Morneau 1B
Ryan Doumit C
Chris Parmelee RF
Trevor Plouffe 3B
Brian Dozier 2B
Liam Hendriks SP
Orioles Lineup:
Alexi Casilla 2B
Manny Machado 3B
Lew Ford DH
Jackson RF
Danny Valencia 1B
Trayvon Robinson LF
Navarro 2B
LJ Hoes CF
C Robinson C
Jair Jurrjens SP
Twins vs the former Twins.
B-Game Lineup for game starting now:
Hicks CF, Rosario 2B, Benson LF, Colabello 1B, Dinkelman DH, Pinto C, Sobolewski 3B, Boggs RF, Santana SS, Deduno SP
That one could be a lot of fun to watch, or listen to for that matter.Quote:
Originally Posted by Seth Stohs
I know we have a number of TD regulars that have trips scheduled for spring training. who do we have down in Florida this week? Anyone going to the early game? Interested in the battle for center field.Quote:
Originally Posted by James
Love to see Benson step up and force his way onto the opening day roster.
I'd have gone to the game, but things at Jet Blue Park are so much different than Hammond Stadium. No one is allowed into the B game today. Seems to be alot of that over there, which leaves alot of Sox fans coming to Hammond, not thrilling us Twins fans. They come with their Sox jerseys and caps, and push to get Twins autographs. That seems to be the norm for those NE'ers.
The weather today is much like yesterday, cool, cloudy and still. We'll see if the Twins bats remain hot.
from LEN on Twitter
Alex Meyer looked sharp in his two inning stint, giving up one hit (double down the line) while striking out three.
Six up, six down for Berrios.
Wonder who these guys are facing this morning?
Love to see Benson step up and force his way onto the opening day roster.[/QUOTE]
I agree! I am routing for Benson to open up with team.
The early game was a 4-0 loss. Wonder how many major leaguers the Bosox played in today's game? Still very nice to see that both Berrios and Meyer pitched well.
I root for all Twins to step up, but Benson especially so because there's a slight domino effect if he can claim CF: it places Mastroianni in his natural role as 4th outfielder, replacing someone defensively in late innings where they are leading and pinch-hitting (for SS) or pinch-running (for LF or 1B) when they are behind, *and* lets the GM keep Hicks in AAA for extra seasoning if that is his judgement.Quote:
Originally Posted by minn55441
Looks like Morneau is on fire so far this season. 3-run double? YUP! :)
error for Plouffe
More worried about Plouffe preforming at the major league level in the field, rather than his hitting. the guy has the tools, just can't consistently make the plays. It has to be frustrating for him along with everyone else.
An out for Casilla!! :th_alc:
Oh my gosh!!! Lew ford!!!!
Sounds like Hendriks has done alright this game. 3 shutout innings, only giving up 3 singles.
Morneau and the Hammer are liking the preseason so far!
You were not kidding! This is kind of funny to watch. Now Danny Valencia and an out.Quote:
Originally Posted by twinsnorth49
masty doubles off of Gausman.
I still think the CF job is his to lose at this point.
I hate Spring Training. The Twins offense looks so dominant, and then April will come and they'll have an offense ranked 20-30 probably.