Game Thread: Twins @ Yankees, 8/18 @ 6:05pm CT

[S.]

 

And we're not even going to use May. My goodness, I feel like Gardy is the manager here....

To be fair, its far too late at this point. With that said, he'll probably get put in after we give up a few more runs.

[Platoon]

Seriously where is May. That was to be the defining AB of the game, and he sits?

[Ben B]

 

As much as I hate what Ryan is doing and think he needs to get the hell out, what are the chances the next GM isn't Antony or another one of the good old boys club? 

 

I think unless the Pohlads decide to totally clean house, it is a 100 percent chance the next GM is Antony. The Twins have too long of a track record of making the least imaginative hire every time. 

[twinsnorth49]

 

The bases loaded seventh inning spot with ARod up is pretty much the definition of a high leverage spot. Seems like a spot for the best pitcher you've got if you want to win the game.

Therefore.......Graham.............of course.

[Riverbrian]

 

It really wasn't Graham's fault.  He was put in a position he shouldn't be in, and Molitor can't let O'Rourke stay out there with pee running down his leg and load the bases.  He shouldn't have even started the 7th.

 

And his GM can't put Molitor in that position, either.  This was entirely predicatable, much like the May fiasco last Friday possibly costing them three games.

 

It really wasn't Graham's fault.  He was put in a position he shouldn't be in, and Molitor can't let O'Rourke stay out there with pee running down his leg and load the bases.  He shouldn't have even started the 7th.

 

And his GM can't put Molitor in that position, either.  This was entirely predicatable, much like the May fiasco last Friday possibly costing them three games.

 

I can't argue with any of this. It was pretty clear that the bullpen needed upgradin and more then just Jepsen.  

 

And if you look at the prices paid for bullpen arms at the trade deadline... I can't imagine why we couldn't meet or comfortably exceed those prices. 

 

I'm at a loss and it appears the bullpen is also at another loss. 

[Jham]

 

The bases loaded seventh inning spot with ARod up is pretty much the definition of a high leverage spot. Seems like a spot for the best pitcher you've got if you want to win the game.

 

Perkins?  I mean, technically it couldn't have ended up worse...  although the ball probably would have traveled a little further.

[Cap'n Piranha]

I stand corrected.

 

The Twins bullpen was in fine shape for tonight's game. Plenty of options available.

I'm glad you finally saw the light on the fact the bullpen is plenty rested.

 

Now the quality of those rested options...

[Platoon]

I'm so glad work will prevent me from watching tomorrow's day game. The only thing that can stop my self abuse

As a good young Catholic boy we were warned regularly about self abuse!

[Gibby]

 

 

The bases loaded seventh inning spot with ARod up is pretty much the definition of a high leverage spot. Seems like a spot for the best pitcher you've got if you want to win the game.

 

Or just have the pitcher in the game, not throw anything hittable.

[D. Hocking]

 

My preference would be Bo, Luke or Uncle Jesse.

 

Somehow I think we would end up with Enos...

 

 

http://www.dukefarm.co.uk/Season%203_files/image015.jpg

[S.]

 

I think unless the Pohlads decide to totally clean house, it is a 100 percent chance the next GM is Antony. The Twins have too long of a track record of making the least imaginative hire every time. 

And when that happens, I can pretty much give up on this team because he'll be even worse than TR.

[twinsnorth49]

Words can't describe how much I hate that cheating prick.

[formerly33]

The Twins at this point in the season:

 

http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m910ck9Msb1rrcc1go1_500.gif

 

Btw, if anyone denies that it's the Twins, I'll be more than happy to call him Mr. Carker. I'm sure all of his teeth were smashed out of his head. A nice image for our Twins, yes.

[Bark's Lounge]

Today's game makes me want to listen to The Carpenters.

[AlwaysinModeration]

Per fangraphs, Yankees were 24% to win before the ARod homer, and 79% to win after. Seems like a fairly big moment.

[nicksaviking]

Why does Dick continue to make a big deal about Graham being a Rule V guy? He has four times the experience O'Rourke has.

[David HK]

Just... Wow, just... Ffffff... I wish I could say 'unbelievable,' but it's just too... believable.

[AlwaysinModeration]

You know...big spot for a rookie...a Rule 5 rookie!

[Gibby]

 

 

Somehow I think we would end up with Enos...

 

 

http://www.dukefarm.co.uk/Season%203_files/image015.jpg

 

  Cept, that aint Enos

[ShouldaCouldaWoulda]

Bert, " Rodriguez likes that fastball down." You mean right where Suzuki asked for it on the GS?!

[Jham]

On the bright side, the game will finish a full hour ahead of last nights.

[DiscGolfer]

don't worry, Hunter is coming to bat

[Platoon]

I have tickets for tomorrow's game. I'm not even going to go at this point. I'd much rather not spend 4 hours spending $12 on beer watching a snuff film then I would working. **** this team

You used to be able to get 3 cases of Hauenstein long necks for $12 bucks!

[Gibby]

 

 

You used to be able to get 3 cases of Hauenstein long necks for $12 bucks!

 

Yikes!

[Aggies7]

The new craze sweeping the globe: "the twins bullpen"

[sampleSizeOfOne]

Escobar will not go quietly into that dark night...

[twinsnorth49]

Working hard that AB Torii, way to mentor.

[Platoon]

It really wasn't Graham's fault.  He was put in a position he shouldn't be in, and Molitor can't let O'Rourke stay out there with pee running down his leg and load the bases.  He shouldn't have even started the 7th.

 

And his GM can't put Molitor in that position, either.  This was entirely predicatable, much like the May fiasco last Friday possibly costing them three games.

How many games does a manager win? The real issue, is does he put players in a position to succeed?

[ShouldaCouldaWoulda]

There isn't anyone to pinch hit for Suzuki?

[Riverbrian]

 

The magic of Waylon.

 

I've been to Luckenbach Texas. 

 

Was driving the Texas Hill Country when I saw a sign saying Luckenbach just a few miles that way. 

 

Couldn't pass it up so we turned and drove the few extra miles and I'm glad I did.

 

It's literally two buildings... A Dance Hall and a Souvenir shop. A Bunch of Picnic tables and people (tourists) sitting at them watching some average singer just strumming on his acoustic and singing away... and... and... Chickens... Just running around loose for no reason at all. 

 

I loved it. I found it completely charming.