Game Thread Twins vs Blue Jays, 5/31, 1:10pm CT

[curt1965]

One more run would be nice here. Come on Plouffe-zie!

[Brock Beauchamp]

 

I think that he could be an asset as a DH.

I'd agree if the Twins didn't have three 24-26 year olds who need to man the position.

[sampleSizeOfOne]

Here come Hendriks!

[Craig Arko]

Perhaps, but it doesn't change the fact that Stauffer should be optioned to an iceberg in Hudson Bay.

Just trade him to the Expos.

[USAFChief]

Disappointing to see Mauer hit a 2-0 FB the other way.  And on the ground.

[Brock Beauchamp]

 

OTOH, seems like Hicks has been on base a lot the last few games.

I said it last week - I think it was last week, anyway - that Hicks may not be getting results but his approach is cause for optimism. Now it appears that the results are coming around.

 

Even when Hicks had an abominable OPS a week or two ago, he was taking the bat off his shoulder and sneaking in a few good ABs against RHP. I'll take that over the old Aaron Hicks any day of the week, as it has a much better chance of sustained success in the long run.

[USAFChief]

 

I'd agree if the Twins didn't have three 24-26 year olds who need to man the position.

Escobar, Nunez, and who?  

[mnsportsgeek]

Alright boys, 6 outs. I want a 20 win May.

[drivlikejehu]

 

I understand the argument, but nobody but Molitor sent Stauffer out for the 7th.

 

I know, but at the same time, Molitor is being told that Stauffer belongs and should be pitching. The Twins have been in some close games and in this one the starter left very early with injury. 

 

If Molitor hides him too well, he'll never be rid of Stauffer.

[Circus Boy]

 

Hmmm.... Gamecast:

 

"Reyes singled to second.  Reyes out stretching at second"  Discuss...

 

According to Glunn's new baseball language, Reyes is out like "2 pallets of limestone." 

[Brock Beauchamp]

 

Escobar, Nunez, and who?  

Don't get me started on that.

[stringer bell]

Escobar, Nunez, and who?  

Santana.

[sampleSizeOfOne]

Start of 8th. Minnesota has the 6-5 lead.

 

Boyer in his element.

 

(CBU)

[GCTF]

 

Escobar, Nunez, and who?  

Jason Tyner, duh.

[Brock Beauchamp]

The stuff of legend: Stauffer to Pressly to Boyer.

 

That door isn't only closed, it's welded shut.

[glunn]

 

According to Glunn's new baseball language, Reyes is out like "2 pallets of limestone." 

The limestone is Gibby's not mine.  I have to work on my worm bin this afternoon.

[blairpaul715]

Well, just got in a while ago, and had to catch up on my DVR, but i didnt like the decision to start Stauffer for the 7th, should have known they got lucky that he only gave up 1 run in 2 innings, now instead 2 runs in 2 and 1/3.........7th inning tied, should be Pressly , 8th Boyer or Fien, then 9th Perkins or Fien depending on score.

[Brock Beauchamp]

I consider Stauffer coming into the seventh a blessing. During his first two innings, you could have considered it a middling relief appearance. Add that third inning and it becomes a terrible outing.

 

And the Twins are still winning the game. I'll take it. Stauffer disaster outing, Twins winning the game.

[blairpaul715]

I would have Fien in now with the lead

 

[USAFChief]

 

  I have to work on my worm bin this afternoon.

There it is, on a tee, folks.

 

Take you best swing.

[Circus Boy]

 

Perhaps, but it doesn't change the fact that Stauffer should be optioned to an iceberg in Hudson Bay.

 

Makes sense. Every hit he's given up has been a frozen rope.

[USAFChief]

Justin Smoak, the centerpiece of a trade for Cliff Lee.

 

Prospects...you just never know.

[Craig Arko]

Houston lost; KC-Cubs going into extra innings.

[JB_Iowa]

Got 'im!!

 

Kurt doesn't do it often but when he does, Bam!

[Circus Boy]

 

The limestone is Gibby's not mine.  I have to work on my worm bin this afternoon.

 

Gibby, Glunn -- practically the same. Sorry, guys.

[Brock Beauchamp]

Suzuki's release time was about a minute and a half there but crikey, he rifled that ball.

[GCTF]

Blaine Boyer strolled back to his dugout, casually lifting his middle finger to FIP.

[Brock Beauchamp]

 

Blaine Boyer strolled back to his dugout, casually lifting his middle finger to FIP.

*slow clap*

[Craig Arko]

Who do we blame for Boyer?

[USAFChief]

I've said it before, I'll say it again...the umpires (at least on the bases) in major league baseball do a pretty fantastic job.  Miles beyond what the officials do in football and basketball.