Article: Game Thread: Twins v Royals, 5/23 @ 7:10pm CT

[Bark's Lounge]

 

The Minnesota Twins has become a sanctuary where waning veterans get fat contracts for mediocre production. It's like the old men running the front office are making roster decisions with darts and a magic 8 ball. It's like they read the part in Moneyball where you can get great deals on players, but forgot the part where they have to fit in somehow. 

Geez Jimbo. No reason to desecrate the magic 8 Ball. That **** is real.

[LaBombo]

 

This games not lost by any means. Huh?

 

Yes,  in exactly the same way that Thelma and Louise are alive and well at the end of the movie...

 

http://www.iamag.co/features/tlouiseremake/tlouise3.jpg

 

[Riverbrian]

 

This games not lost by any means. Huh?

 

Dude It's not!!!

 

I know exactly where to find it. 

 

Replay at 12 Midnight Central Time

[Shane Wahl]

Jepsen is just terrible. Just terrible.

 

[jimbo92107]

 

Geez Jimbo. No reason to desecrate the magic 8 Ball. That **** is real.

Sorry, I didn't mean to get into politics. Policies have to come from somewhere... ;-)

[Riverbrian]

 

I don't see anything particularly deceptive about Moylan. 

 

I know... That's what makes him so deceptive. 

[Danchat]

And Jepsen will probably keep his closer role...

[LaBombo]

Highlight of the night is a Web Gem by Wrong Escobar.

[Winston Smith]

The Minnesota Twins has become a sanctuary where waning veterans get fat contracts for mediocre production. It's like the old men running the front office are making roster decisions with darts and a magic 8 ball. It's like they read the part in Moneyball where you can get great deals on players, but forgot the part where they have to fit in somehow.

It would be nice if they could even get mediocre production out of these guys

[howeda7]

Jepsen is beyond cooked. Time to make Kintzler the closer. Yes, I'm serious and don't call me Shirley

[Riverbrian]

 

Well,.... different strokes, for different folks

 

What'ch you talkin bout' 

[operation mindcrime]

Is it October 2nd yet?

[alskntwnsfn]

The only fans in sight are Royals fans, and you have to look closely for them.

 

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Target Field really is the best stadium going for visiting fans. I wonder if they have started marketing in other cities, or those in flight magazines.

[LaBombo]

 

It would be nice if they could even get mediocre production out of these guys

 

Hey,  we all have our wish list.    Underwear made of something softer than burlap,  not sleeping on the office couch at a cement plant,  an even number of teeth.    Dreams make life worth living.

[Riverbrian]

 

Win 1 lose 3, win 1 lose 3, win 1 lose 3, does anyone else see a pattern here?

 

Nope but I've been staring at this

[jimbo92107]

Even in a blowout loss like this, Sano makes pitchers act differently. They don't want to put the ball anywhere near the middle. 

[twinssporto]

 

Highlight of the night is a Web Gem by Wrong Escobar.

Remember when the Twins used to make defensive plays like that? Oh the simple things in life...The fundamentals, good defense, bunting, etc. 

[LaBombo]

 

 

Jepsen is beyond cooked. Time to make Kintzler the closer. Yes, I'm serious and don't call me Shirley

 

At this point literally the worst thing that can happen from that or ANY other experiment is 120 losses instead of 110.

 

Bert finally going saber on it:   "4-18 in the division is not good".

 

Easy on the analytics,   Bert,   you've still got to drive home tonight.

 

 

Edited May 24, 2016 by LaBombo

[formerly33]

 

Hey,  we all have our wish list.    Underwear made of something softer than burlap,  not sleeping on the office couch at a cement plant,  an even number of teeth.    Dreams make life worth living.

Lol ...

 

1) Check women's department

2) Try the floor

3) Pull one

Edited May 24, 2016 by always33

[Riverbrian]

 

It would be nice if they could even get mediocre production out of these guys

[howeda7]

Yep. If it's not Kintzler it should be Nolasco.

At this point literally the worst thing that can happen from that or ANY other experiment is 120 losses instead of 110.

 

Bert finally going saber on it:   "4-18 in the division is not good".

 

[alskntwnsfn]

Anthony LaPanta and the Twins Live crew have a thankless job. The idea of an extra 30 minutes to recap this crap is beyond hysterical. I just wish they would go full Harry Doyle on the bit. I'd tune in just for that.

Edited May 24, 2016 by alskntwnsfn

[Reider]

If it wasn't for the Target Field logo on the limestone behind home plate, one would think this game was played in Kansas City.

[David HK]

 

Even in a blowout loss like this, Sano makes pitchers act differently. They don't want to put the ball anywhere near the middle. 

He seems to find a way to swing at it regardless...

[LaBombo]

 

 

 

 

 

On a potentially related note,   Vitameatavegamin sales are up 450% in Minnesota since the Twins'   season started...

 

http://33.media.tumblr.com/fee9435ef6d9c407315d6acedd1f11fd/tumblr_ml82sjBddp1r6sivjo5_250.gif

Edited May 24, 2016 by LaBombo

[operation mindcrime]

Nope but I've been staring at this

What do you see when you stare at it?

[howeda7]

I'm honestly surprise they don't bag it tonight. It's 11:30 and the game was a joke. I doubt their viewers reach 3 digits. 

Anthony LaPanta and the Twins Live crew have a thankless job. The idea of an extra 30 minutes to recap this crap is beyond hysterical. I just wish they would go full Harry Doyle on the bit. I'd tune in just for that.

 

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

greatest ever

[twinsnorth49]

Well, just watched the replay......by watch I mean  watching the first 3 innings and then fast forwarding to the 9th for the suspenseful ending.

 

No surprise finish.........again.

[Platoon]

Win 1 lose 3, win 1 lose 3, win 1 lose 3, does anyone else see a pattern here?

Yes, you just typed Win 1 lose 3 over and over and over.