Minnesota Twins Whine Line: Season 2

[diehardtwinsfan]

I call into this show looking for scoops.  You have to have some good ones here.  I'm thinking TC Bear is behind this in some way.  Moderatorgate has to be a drop in the bucket between what is going on right now.  Don't you think?

[Vanimal46]

 

I call into this show looking for scoops.  You have to have some good ones here.  I'm thinking TC Bear is behind this in some way.  Moderatorgate has to be a drop in the bucket between what is going on right now.  Don't you think?

What do you mean diehard? Did something happen today? 

[diehardtwinsfan]

 

What do you mean diehard? Did something happen today? 

 

You've been drinking on the job, or need to fire the intern.

 

Bit of a Coup d'état in the Twins front office with Terry Ryan stepping down.  You have such good scoops.  Clearly there's a scandal needing uncovering.  You're just the guy.

[Blake]

 

What do you mean diehard? Did something happen today? 

Hey, the show is back!! Long time fan but wondered if the show was canceled, sort of like the Twins season. Anyway, yes, something did happen today. It turns out Molitor will be manager through 2017. I'm not sure it's wise, but, there it is.

 

Your take?

[ashbury]

Moderatorgate has to be a drop in the bucket

The time has come to bring this investigation to an end. One year of Moderatorgate is enough.

[Vanimal46]

ANND Welcome back! To Minnesota Twins Whine Line. It's been a while since we last checked in with you. The intern is finally bathing again after the TR news. Poor guy didn't see it coming... 

Since the TR firing news broke, we've been DEEP undercover trying to find out the real reasons why he was let go. Most people think it was an argument between TR and Pohlad. Or one big thing happened that caused this friction. We're here to tell you different. It wasn't just a big event that caused this to happen, it was a bunch of SMALL things... We asked the janitor at One Twins Way to get the real scoop. The janitor would like to remain anonymous, for obvious reasons once you read the DIRT below:

They changed to a Keurig coffee machine:   For 30 years, TR has been brewing his morning cup of coffee in the same machine. He knew exactly what it took to make a great cup of joe. What grounds to use, how much to use, and how long it should be brewed for. This spring, Jim Pohlad made an impulse purchase of a Keurig machine, and TR HATED it! The coffee grounds he bought are no longer relevant. He didn't know how to lift the lever and insert the K cup in order to get coffee. As the janitor said, "It was a TOTAL SYSTEM FAILURE."

They changed telephone providers: TR was also used to the same phone in his office for 30 years. It was trustworthy and reliable. He didn't feel the need to have a bunch of BUTTONS on his phone. Just the normal numbers and a hold button. They tried making TR feel at home by purchasing a vintage looking phone with 2016 technology capabilities! 

http://images.creativegadgets.com/images/products/1385642252-90179500.jpg

 

But no one from IT gave TR a proper training on the new technology. Is that why he waits for people to call him??!!

They forgot his work anniversary: This may have been the straw that broke the camel's back. Every year on TR's work anniversary, the front office was round up for a party with cake! Last year they had a party, but there wasn't enough cake for everyone, documented below: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctOBMFznkto

How sad is that when you don't even get a slice of cake for your OWN work anniversary? Well, things got worse this year. There was no party! And worst of all, no cake!! 2 years in a row with no cake?! Anyone would be upset.

I hope this all helps as you're discussing why TR asked to be fired from this team. 

Let's take some calls in the order that they were received. You're on Minnesota Twins Whine Line, hello? 

[Rosterman]

Why do the Minnesota Twins players get all those hits during batting practice, but once the game starts, they seem to fall into an admiration society of watching the other teams cue off Twins pitching and mutter "I wish I could do that." Do they all want to be traded to other teams so they can face the Twins pitching staff?  Plus I hear some commenting "another half billion and we could've had a canopy on Target Field."

[Vanimal46]

 

Why do the Minnesota Twins players get all those hits during batting practice, but once the game starts, they seem to fall into an admiration society of watching the other teams cue off Twins pitching and mutter "I wish I could do that." Do they all want to be traded to other teams so they can face the Twins pitching staff?  Plus I hear some commenting "another half billion and we could've had a canopy on Target Field."

Thanks for the call Rosterman. Isn't it amazing how when it's practice, and nothing's on the line, everything works out perfectly? Then when it actually matters, everything you did in practice goes out the window. That's how it's been going for ol' Vanimal on the golf course lately too! On the driving range, all of the drives are right down the pipe and I think "Nothing's gonna stop me now!" Then as soon as we get out on the course, all of a sudden the drives are pushed to the left, topping the ball, or hitting it out of bounds... I feel for our Twins and their struggles! 

There could be other motives to face Twins pitchers instead of be on a team with them. Heck, I'd want to raise my slash line too against the Pat Deans and Tyler Duffeys of the world too! 

[Mike Sixel]

why is boshers in MN, and not Chargois?

[wsnydes]

 

The intern is finally bathing again after the TR news. Poor guy didn't see it coming... 

TR or the intern or the bath tub?

[Vanimal46]

 

why is boshers in MN, and not Chargois?

Another great question Mike. Mr. Brooks mentioned in another thread that perhaps Buddy is more lovable than Chargois. We think he's on to something, since we know being lovable is one of the most important traits the Twins look for in their organization. 

Buddy is a lovable LEFTY too! We can never have too many left handed pitchers in the rotation, or the bullpen. 

[Vanimal46]

 

TR or the intern or the bath tub?

All 3 would fit in this scenario! 

[diehardtwinsfan]

 

ANND Welcome back! To Minnesota Twins Whine Line. It's been a while since we last checked in with you. The intern is finally bathing again after the TR news. Poor guy didn't see it coming... 

Since the TR firing news broke, we've been DEEP undercover trying to find out the real reasons why he was let go. Most people think it was an argument between TR and Pohlad. Or one big thing happened that caused this friction. We're here to tell you different. It wasn't just a big event that caused this to happen, it was a bunch of SMALL things... We asked the janitor at One Twins Way to get the real scoop. The janitor would like to remain anonymous, for obvious reasons once you read the DIRT below:

They changed to a Keurig coffee machine:   For 30 years, TR has been brewing his morning cup of coffee in the same machine. He knew exactly what it took to make a great cup of joe. What grounds to use, how much to use, and how long it should be brewed for. This spring, Jim Pohlad made an impulse purchase of a Keurig machine, and TR HATED it! The coffee grounds he bought are no longer relevant. He didn't know how to lift the lever and insert the K cup in order to get coffee. As the janitor said, "It was a TOTAL SYSTEM FAILURE."

They changed telephone providers: TR was also used to the same phone in his office for 30 years. It was trustworthy and reliable. He didn't feel the need to have a bunch of BUTTONS on his phone. Just the normal numbers and a hold button. They tried making TR feel at home by purchasing a vintage looking phone with 2016 technology capabilities! 

http://images.creativegadgets.com/images/products/1385642252-90179500.jpg

 

But no one from IT gave TR a proper training on the new technology. Is that why he waits for people to call him??!!

They forgot his work anniversary: This may have been the straw that broke the camel's back. Every year on TR's work anniversary, the front office was round up for a party with cake! Last year they had a party, but there wasn't enough cake for everyone, documented below: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctOBMFznkto

How sad is that when you don't even get a slice of cake for your OWN work anniversary? Well, things got worse this year. There was no party! And worst of all, no cake!! 2 years in a row with no cake?! Anyone would be upset.

I hope this all helps as you're discussing why TR asked to be fired from this team. 

Let's take some calls in the order that they were received. You're on Minnesota Twins Whine Line, hello? 

 

I'm telling you, it's TC Bear.  Why else would Pohlad come out and say something about needing a lovable replacement.  Who couldn't be more lovable than TC Bear?

[Vanimal46]

Test, test....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fs5nhTTnpUE

 

ANND Welcome Back! To Minnesota Twins Whine Line - HOT STOVE Edition! It's been a while since we checked in with you lovely listeners.... The intern has been working his magic on MLB The Show to find the HOTTEST takes, and best trade opportunities for our Twins. 

With so many SCORCHING hot takes out there, trust the Whine Line team to tell you what's right, and what's wrong. 

We'll be here answering calls in the order that they were received. You're on Minnesota Twins Whine Line, hello? 

 

[Mike Sixel]

Why the f is this place so serious? It is a site for talking about sports....

 

I'll hang up and listen ....

[Craig Arko]

 

Why the f is this place so serious? It is a site for talking about sports....

 

I'll hang up and listen ....

I blame Mad Cow.

[Squirrel]

 

Why the f is this place so serious? It is a site for talking about sports....

 

I'll hang up and listen ....

OMG!!! Are you serious? For real? I mean, OMG, baseball is my life ... MY LIFE!!!! How DARE you quibble with that ... how freakin' dare you!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Vanimal46]

 

Why the f is this place so serious? It is a site for talking about sports....

 

I'll hang up and listen ....

We're starting off with a HOT take! It's just like riding a bike again for the show... 

We at Minnesota Twins Whine Line believe this site should always be fun! Whenever it does get too serious, it's important to realize that sports are here for entertainment, not a way of life... 

 

Some people really do take sports too seriously. Take the Intern for example! I caught him sobbing the other night because the White Sox make rebuilds look easy, and he lost game 7 of the WS in MLB The Show. It was devastating.... But to settle him down, I showed him Dave's thread that Dozier will be traded, and he smiled a little bit. 

Don't worry Mike, you're in the right place. Sit back, have a drink, and enjoy the show! 

[Mike Sixel]

If this wasn't my real name, I could mention I'm working from home today, and drinking is possible.....so I won't mention that.....

 

****edit, to my employers: of course I'm not drinking. That would not be appropriate while working.....

[Squirrel]

 

We're starting off with a HOT take! It's just like riding a bike again for the show... 

We at Minnesota Twins Whine Line believe this site should always be fun! Whenever it does get too serious, it's important to realize that sports are here for entertainment, not a way of life... 

 

Some people really do take sports too seriously. Take the Intern for example! I caught him sobbing the other night because the White Sox make rebuilds look easy, and he lost game 7 of the WS in MLB The Show. It was devastating.... But to settle him down, I showed him Dave's thread that Dozier will be traded, and he smiled a little bit. 

Don't worry Mike, you're in the right place. Sit back, have a drink, and enjoy the show! 

OMG!!! Are you serious? For real? I mean, OMG, baseball is my life ... MY LIFE!!!! How DARE you quibble with that ... how freakin' dare you!

 

 

Er, okay ... too much?

[Squirrel]

 

If this wasn't my real name, I could mention I'm working from home today, and drinking is possible.....so I won't mention that.....

 

****edit, to my employer's: of course I'm not drinking. That would not be appropriate while working.....

heh ... now that I can drink again ... yeah ... all the possibilities unfold ... 

[Vanimal46]

 

OMG!!! Are you serious? For real? I mean, OMG, baseball is my life ... MY LIFE!!!! How DARE you quibble with that ... how freakin' dare you!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Don't worry ChiTown, it's going to be okay... LOOK quick! Here's a cat in a baseball glove: 

 

http://kittentoob.toobnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2013/05/Baseball_Cat_6.jpg

 

Crisis averted.... 
 

[Pardon My Dinger]

Hey, Van. Question for you: Grumpy cats or silly cats? Who you got?

[Squirrel]

 

Don't worry ChiTown, it's going to be okay... LOOK quick! Here's a cat in a baseball glove: 

 

http://kittentoob.toobnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2013/05/Baseball_Cat_6.jpg

 

Crisis averted.... 
 

Aww ... cute little kitty ... here kitty kitty ... look at the kitty ... sigh

[Vanimal46]

 

Hey, Van. Question for you: Grumpy cats or silly cats? Who you got?

Thank you for the call Dinger. It didn't take long to get to the HARD HITTING questions now that the show is back. 

How silly are we talking? Cats that jump up on counter tops? Spin around on a wood floor? THESE DETAILS MATTER. 

[Mike Sixel]

We had the meanest cat ever as children, when it ran away, we did NOT try to find it.....

[Squirrel]

 

We had the meanest cat ever as children, when it ran away, we did NOT try to find it.....

That makes me a little sad ... 

[Craig Arko]

The team...

 

[Pardon My Dinger]

 

Thank you for the call Dinger. It didn't take long to get to the HARD HITTING questions now that the show is back. 

How silly are we talking? Cats that jump up on counter tops? Spin around on a wood floor? THESE DETAILS MATTER. 

You're right. I'm going to have to think about this one. We'll open it back up on the next Cat Talk with Dinger and Van. 

[Vanimal46]

YOU GUYS! The holidays are here, and Santa Van is here to make your holiday wishes come true.... Once I sober up. What's on your Minnesota Twins wish list?

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