Article: Twins vs. Tigers, 07/05/2012, 12:05pm

[stringer bell]

Ouch! That's gotta hurt.

[stringer bell]

Watching the balls and strikes on the internet, it looks like the home plate ump has a very small strike zone today. Is that true?

I thought at least a half dozen pitches called balls were strikes.

[jokin]

The difference is Fielder's weighs more than the two Twins runners combined.

 

Tigers need less Fielders in the field and more fielders in the field. As brought up in the Casilla thread, Dombrowski has to be in denial at what's happening out there. It took Fielder almost 5 minutes to acknowledge that he almost ended his teammate's career, careless play, yes, but add oblivious and/or clueless- if not greviously indifferent to the description of his defensive ability.

[DPJ]

As crazy as baseball is predict, everyone and there mom knew the Tigers would have a god awful infield defense and hot damn if it didn't happen.

[jokin]

Tigers need less Fielders in the field and more fielders in the field. As brought up in the Casilla thread, Dombrowski has to be in denial at what's happening out there. It took Fielder almost 5 minutes to acknowledge that he almost ended his teammate's career, careless play, yes, but add oblivious and/or clueless- if not greviously indifferent to the description of his defensive ability.

BTW, this inning demonstrated that neither Fielder or Cabrera can see their own toes, let alone be able to touch them.

[DPJ]

BTW, this inning demonstrated that neither Fielder or Cabrera can see their own toes, let alone be able to touch them.

Of the Tigers games I've watched, Miggy really haven't been the abomination at 3B I thought he would be.

[Guest USAFChief]

Of the Tigers games I've watched, Miggy really haven't been the abomination at 3B I thought he would be.

Agree. From what I've read, tiger fans have been pleasantly surprised. He's no gold glover, but he has made the plays he should make. I'd find a spot for him in thr twins lineup.

[Scheherezade]

Of the Tigers games I've watched, Miggy really haven't been the abomination at 3B I thought he would be.

Yeah, he pulled an Air Jordan to grab Morneau's bases loaded line drive to save a couple runs.

[stringer bell]

Only ahead by two when outhitting them by 10. Time to put up a screen in front of the pitchers?

[DPJ]

12 hits, 2 steals and 3 runs scored...Twins Baseball!

[glunn]

12 hits, 2 steals and 3 runs scored...Twins Baseball!

I am wondering if the Twins might break some record today in terms of fewest runs scored compared with total men on base.

[stringer bell]

Roy Smalley is harping about Plouffe going after high fastballs. He is absolutely right!

[jokin]

Shocking, Santiago muffs another dying quail.

[Guest USAFChief]

• Roy Smalley is harping about Plouffe going after high fastballs. He is absolutely right!

Yup. Ploufey seems to me to have a good eye inside/outside, but struggles with up/down. Still and all, as of today he has a higher ISO than Spansie.

[stringer bell]

I wouldn't be surprised if all they get is three runs. This has been one wierd game.

[TwinVike61]

Dozier is 3 for 3 so far today...looks like Gardy's office visit hit home with him.

[jokin]

Of the Tigers games I've watched, Miggy really haven't been the abomination at 3B I thought he would be.

I agree- too good an athlete, but that inability to tag out Mastro was Biggest Loser-chuckle-worthy champ if not for Fielder's missed tag(s) at first.

[jokin]

Only ahead by two when outhitting them by 10. Time to put up a screen in front of the pitchers?

I was thinking the same thing. That's worthy of a Joe Soucheray- "In my lifetime"- predictions.

[DPJ]

Extra base hit...what the hell is that.

 

Can they do that, is it legal?

[glunn]

This game is getting too close -- Twins need to get to the Tigers' relievers.

[CDog]

This has been one wierd game.

Was just coming on to say exactly this. I know it's not over by a long shot, but I would say it's already a candidate for the season's leader for "weird" moments.

[CDog]

Roy Smalley is harping about Plouffe going after high fastballs. He is absolutely right!

I've really enjoyed what Roy has brought to the booth this year. Very clearly a guy who, at the very least, has spent a LOT of time thinking about and studying the game (and hitting in particular).

[snepp]

I wonder how Smalley would do on the radio. Couldn't be any worse than Gladden.

 

 

He wouldn't get to show off that hair though.

[DPJ]

I'm gonna make a call, Morneau will get a hit against Downs (lefty)

[snepp]

I'll call a strikeout.

 

 

 

I win, and at the same time lose.

[DPJ]

Stupid Morneau...

[glunn]

Damn Delmon Young -- now we need a double play.

[mikeee]

7 innings from Diamond..

[nokomismod]

Maestroani!

[stringer bell]

Stupid Morneau...

I wish he would get it going so he had some trade value!