Game Thread: White Sox @ Twins, 6/23 @ 7:10pm CT

[USAFChief]

 

Brutal brutal bullpen work.

Pressly just kept rolling one fat curve after another to Beckham until even Gordon Beckham couldn't miss another one, despite being, y'know, Gordon Beckham.

[formerly33]

I just took a look at the game and wondered why the catcher didn't face plant when he threw the ball back to the pitcher ... and then I saw that it was still Zuke.

[John Kelsey]

 

How's that whole leadership thing going tonight for Hunter?

Not having cable.....why can't Buxton steal?

 

Bad jump, bad pitch to run on, perfect throw by Soto who unfortunately did not throw from one knee. 

[Riverbrian]

I'm thinking about changing my handle to Bark's caddy.

[John Kelsey]

Someone get on base, I just want another Buxton AB. 

[David HK]

 

This was not the first throw Hunter has made that not only missed a base, it missed the entire infield. This one almost hit a light rail car.

Heh... watched a WWII doc recently.  Topic was bombing runs, and how the new-fangled bombsights were supposed to be able to drop one in a chimney.  One old-timer was scoffing at the PR, and said, "yeah, they told us you could drop one in a chimney.  Hell, we were lucky if we could hit France..."  I'd say Mr Hunter's throw right there couldn't hit France...

[Bark's Lounge]

 

Dear Riverabby,

I frequently photoshop on Twins Daily and I enjoy it. However one moderator who I respect immensely has a problem with any photo of Brian Dozier being photoshopped or anything done to eyeballs. Another moderator who I respect even more is always requesting my uniques photos and it puts me squarely in the middle. What should I do?

Signed Stealers Wheel in Barkville

Dear Stealers Wheel in Barkville

If you are good at golf... You should golf... Sometimes people want you to put the clubs away and that just means it easier to get a tee time for others.

Thanks Riverabby.

 

I am tremendously appreciative of your quick response. I think of the nights where I may weep without my Olson Twins. But, you know after thinking things through, I may be over reacting. I have to put into perspective the great things that I have at my disposal.

 

I have to remember that I still have the Kardashian Sisters and the Hiltion Sisters. For a moment I was lost, but now have been found.

 

Giving you my most profound appreciation.

 

Stealers Wheel in Barkville

[USAFChief]

 

Bad jump, bad pitch to run on, perfect throw by Soto who unfortunately did not throw from one knee. 

add short, tentative lead and "face plant of a slide" to the list, but yeah.

[sampleSizeOfOne]

She was only a whiskey-maker, but he loved her still.

Wait, that's actually a good one.

 

Here's the one i've been refining...

 

A joke about dreams helping with congestion, hair transplants, and yard care:

 

(Apparently it's a classic)

 

REMS key cure sick coughs, share hair, re-sod.

 

(i bet mine's worse...)

 

(and i know Chief said not to explain jokes, but this is more about getting it out of my system...)

[Aggies7]

What will sink the twins first, the inability to consistently score three or more runs, or the inability of any reliever not named Perkins to pitch in a tight game?

[formerly33]

 

How's that whole leadership thing going tonight for Hunter?

"Now youngsters ... when somebody hits a ball towards you, make sure you get it before letting it go to the wall. That makes them cry a bit because at first it looked like a sure double. But then spin around kinda like those awesome plays you see Dozier making a 2nd, and throw the ball with all your might into center field. Then watch them turn their wheels on. It is entertaining."

[Squirrel]

I'm thinking about changing my handle to Bark's caddy.

Do you know how to do that? I won't put that tutorial up for you.

[David HK]

Well, there goes my evil plan.  Nunez, Zuke, and Vargas reach, Buxton GS.  Hawk goes..... silent.   Oh, well.  It was a good evil plan.

[John Kelsey]

Buxton hitting 9th needs to end. If you don't want him hitting leadoff put him 6th. 

[Squirrel]

Losah!

 

(But no more Olsen twins!)

[Riverbrian]

Do you know how to do that? I won't put that tutorial up for you.

Once again... I stand here frozen by IT issues.

[formerly33]

 

Thanks Riverabby.

 

I am tremendously appreciative of your quick response. I think of the nights where I may weep without my Olson Twins. But, you know after thinking things through, I may be over reacting. I have to put into perspective the great things that I have at my disposal.

 

I have to remember that I still have the Kardashian Sisters and the Hiltion Sisters. For a moment I was lost, but now have been found.

 

Giving you my most profound appreciation.

 

Stealers Wheel in Barkville

Yeah ... the Kardashians are used to being photoshopped anyways. They shouldn't mind too much ... and if I saw one wearing a Twins hat, my opinion of them might go up a little.

[Squirrel]

Once again... I stand here frozen by IT issues.

Lol. How did I know that's what would happen?

[Riverbrian]

What will sink the twins first, the inability to consistently score three or more runs, or the inability of any reliever not named Perkins to pitch in a tight game?

I gotta go with the bullpen. But every facet of the game will kill ya

[formerly33]

 

Do you know how to do that? I won't put that tutorial up for you.

Write to me.

[sampleSizeOfOne]

Do you know how to do that? I won't put that tutorial up for you.

Pointers...

 

Stay out of the woods.

Don't have too many irons in the fire.

Keep a little mustard for the sand wedges.

And minimize putter.

[Blake]

Well, so much for my career as a prognosticator. 

 

Fortunately, I have a back up career as an unpaid game thread starter with Twins Daily. The lack of pay may not fill the belly, but it does fillet sole. 

[Squirrel]

Write to me.

About what?

[formerly33]

 

About what?

Not you ... Riverbrian.

[Bark's Lounge]

 

Losah!

(But no more Olsen twins!)

Boooooo!!! (In honor of an old friend on this site)

[Aggies7]

I gotta go with the bullpen. But every facet of the game will kill ya

Unfortunately it seems like some of our surprise relievers have reverted back to their career norm.

[D. Hocking]

 

Losah!

(But no more Olsen twins!)

 

I am kind of hoping their departure will open the door for a Thompson Twins come-back.

 

Who would have predicted the one on the left would end up a Twins pitcher:

 

http://assets.rollingstone.com/assets/1984/article/why-the-thompson-twins-dont-add-up-19840719/181845/large_rect/1421687433/1401x788-103367229.jpg

[formerly33]

 

I am kind of hoping their departure will open the door for a Thompson Twins come-back.

 

Who would have predicted the one on the left would end up a Twins pitcher:

 

http://assets.rollingstone.com/assets/1984/article/why-the-thompson-twins-dont-add-up-19840719/181845/large_rect/1421687433/1401x788-103367229.jpg

ChiTown, I don't care if this is from a movie ... your assistance is required.

[Riverbrian]

Not you ... Riverbrian.

Bummer

 

I was about to write

 

"To Me"

 

As requested

 

Now I can't do that

[USAFChief]

 

Not you ... Riverbrian.

"Not you, Scottie. Not you, Number 2. Not you, Frau. Not you, Goldmember. Not you, guys back there. Not you, henchman holding wrench. Not you, henchman arbitrarily turning knobs, making it seem like you're doing something."