Game Thread: Twins @ Indians, 4/4@2:05pm CT

[ashbury]

What we lack in speed we make up for in slugging. Obvs.

 

Deceptive speed. We're slower than we look.

[Gibby]

How was Baku? Seems like it'd be a different world (though Turkey was one my very favorites and it's a different world too.) Is this indoor volleyball or beach?

 

Indoor. Baku is ok. It's really expensive. There is a definite division of wealth. I enjoyed the people, and they were pretty curious about me. It feels like a culture with growing pains, and experiences some of the awkwardness that goes with it.

She actually asked for and got her release from her Azerbaijani team, and is now with a team just outside of Venice. They are in second place with 2 matches left. She is guaranteed to make the playoffs for the first time in her career, so we are heading back out in a couple weeks.

[D. Hocking]

Deceptive speed. We're slower than we look.

 

Is it harder or easier to battle your tail off when it moves more slowly?

[70charger]

I take this to mean that in your considered opinion the good gentleman has no alibi whatsoever?

 

It took me a few minutes. But I got there.

[Ultima Ratio]

Deceptive speed. We're slower than we look.

 

 

Which is why I give Varva a pass.http://deephousepage.com/smilies/bubble.gif

[Intramural Legend]

There we go Mauer!

 

*we in the you sense. I am just sitting on my couch...

[tharasix]

Now Dozier and Mauer are getting it together!

[Circus Boy]

Dozier has raised his average 188 points this game.

[ashbury]

Indians announcers second guessing the decision to hold Dozier at third.

[70charger]

Indoor. Baku is ok. It's really expensive. There is a definite division of wealth. I enjoyed the people, and they were pretty curious about me. It feels like a culture with growing pains, and experiences some of the awkwardness that goes with it.

She actually asked for and got her release from her Azerbaijani team, and is now with a team just outside of Venice. They are in second place with 2 matches left. She is guaranteed to make the playoffs for the first time in her career, so we are heading back out in a couple weeks.

 

If you haven't been, absolutely go to Ravenna. You can see the sadly ignored Byzantine and even Gothic Italy. If you're I to mosaics, I think Ravenna has the best of their kind in all of Italy.

 

Also, Mauer!

[ashbury]

Dozier has raised his average 188 points this game.

 

What's he batting now?

[tharasix]

They're walking Willi to get to Cola?

[Intramural Legend]

If you haven't been, absolutely go to Ravenna. You can see the sadly ignored Byzantine and even Gothic Italy. If you're I to mosaics, I think Ravenna has the best of their kind in all of Italy.

 

Also, Mauer!

 

I'm glad my wife is not reading this thread. We just got back from Australia and New Zealand, and she is already looking to plan our next big trip.

[Circus Boy]

What's he batting now?

 

Dunno. I'll get back to you.

[longstrangetrip]

Indians announcers second guessing the decision to hold Dozier at third.

 

I hate to whine so much about Vavra, but I agree with them. Strikeout hitter on deck, and like they said, it would have taken two perfect throws to get him. I'm concerned about Vavra's judgment.

[ashbury]

Kipnis has a Walker Texas Ranger beard.

[Intramural Legend]

I hate to whine so much about Vavra, but I agree with them. Strikeout hitter on deck, and like they said, it would have taken two perfect throws to get him. I'm concerned about Vavra's judgment.

 

May be a little gun shy after the last one. You have to believe Gardy wasn't to happy with him

[Gibby]

If you haven't been, absolutely go to Ravenna. You can see the sadly ignored Byzantine and even Gothic Italy. If you're I to mosaics, I think Ravenna has the best of their kind in all of Italy.

 

Also, Mauer!

 

Yeah, thanks. It's on our agenda for sure. I'd really love to spend some time down south too.

[Ultima Ratio]

I hate to whine so much about Vavra, but I agree with them. Strikeout hitter on deck, and like they said, it would have taken two perfect throws to get him. I'm concerned about Vavra's judgment.

 

I'm guessing that decision was self-reflective over-correcting… and perhaps responsive to an earlier chat with the manager.

[tharasix]

That's the Twins I know and love. Leaving the bases juiced and walking away with nothing.

[ashbury]

May be a little gun shy after the last one. You have to believe Gardy wasn't to happy with him

 

Making a mistake in the opposite direction isn't gonna win points back with the boss man.

[Gibby]

I'm glad my wife is not reading this thread. We just got back from Australia and New Zealand, and she is already looking to plan our next big trip.

 

Australia is definitely on my list of must go places. I have an Aussie friend that wants to go with me, which would be awesome.

[longstrangetrip]

I'm guessing that decision was self-reflective over-correcting… and perhaps responsive to an earlier chat with the manager.

 

Good point by you and intramural legend...cost us a run though.

[ashbury]

Australia is definitely on my list of must go places. I have an Aussie friend that wants to go with me, which would be awesome.

 

A free weekend in Melbourne during a business trip was nowhere near enough to say I've really been there. Loved the experience.

[Ultima Ratio]

Was Carlos Santana named for the musician, anybody?

[Gibby]

A free weekend in Melbourne during a business trip was nowhere near enough to say I've really been there. Loved the experience.

 

I'm hoping you didn't have to fly that friggin long for a weekend.

[ashbury]

B-r.com lists Santana as 210 pounds. Perhaps at birth.

[Halsey Hall]

Another AAAPlouffe brain cramp. Of maybe that's just a dim light.

[Ultima Ratio]

Good point by you and intramural legend...cost us a run though.

 

Agreed.

[Fatt Crapps]

Nasty 2 seamer.