Article: Game Thread: Twins @ Angels, 6/13 @ 9:05pm CT

[David HK]

Boy, it sure is nice to enjoy a game into the latter third for a change.

 

But, while most teams' fans can relax a little at this point--  let's see- 6 runs, with 9 outs to go...  

 

still feels like a ticking time bomb.

[Blake]

 

Disclaimer: I'm an equal opportunity Make Fun of anything type guy. 

 

Jewish Guy was accidentally shot in a hunting accident and he was in tremendous pain. 

 

Too much pain to handle and he asked his friend to finish him off. 

 

Friend: "I'm sorry I don't have any Bullets left"

 

Jewish Guy "It's Ok... You can buy some from me" 

His friend, being cheap and not wanting to waste the bullets he just purchased......(use your imagination)

[USAFChief]

 

I don't know, one that makes really good beer?

 

Mobile home park?.............uh, no.

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/04/24/article-2612340-01697F540000044D-745_634x416.jpg

 

Some of us like our mobile home park just fine, thank you very much.

[twinsnorth49]

 

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/04/24/article-2612340-01697F540000044D-745_634x416.jpg

 

Some of us like our mobile home park just fine, thank you very much.

Sorry, we prefer "Trailer Park" in these parts.

 

Mobile Home Park Boys just isn't quite as catchy

[LaBombo]

So, Bad Achter...

 

 

 

[USAFChief]

OK, bring it home, team.

 

Off to bed for this one.

 

Thanks for the laughs.

[Blake]

 

I don't know, one that makes really good beer?

 

Mobile home park?.............uh, no.

Personally, I'm waiting for "Axe Handle Beer" to arrive. Heck, why go with single wide when we can have "3 Axe Handles Wide."

[jimbo92107]

I have an idea: Let's all pretend that Robbie Grossman came up through the Twins system, and we knew all along that he was gonna be a good one.

[ashbury]

You'll appreciate my jinx once the Twins finish one game worse than the Braves so that they can get the 1st overall pick in next year's draft.

Yes, because nothing can go wrong with a #1-overall draft pick.

 

http://www2.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Minnesota+Twins+Photo+Day+H5NfVhlbxP9l.jpg

[ashbury]

Curiously, yes.

 

This was supposed to be good. Hope things work out as well for Robbie.

 

 

[Blake]

Detroit and Chicago have a "Blyleven Pitchers Duel" in progress.

 

Currently tied 9 all top of the 12th.

[David HK]

 

Personally, I'm waiting for "Axe Handle Beer" to arrive. Heck, why go with single wide when we can have "3 Axe Handles Wide."

That might harken back to that Spinal Tap tune...

[jimbo92107]

 

Yes, because nothing can go wrong with a #1-overall draft pick.

 

http://www2.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Minnesota+Twins+Photo+Day+H5NfVhlbxP9l.jpg

Who says the Twins will get next year's number one pick? Atlanta's record is 18 wins and 45 losses.

Edited June 14, 2016 by jimbo92107

[Blake]

 

That might harken back to that Spinal Tap tune...

Or the one by Queen.

[LaBombo]

 

You'll appreciate my jinx once the Twins finish one game worse than the Braves so that they can get the 1st overall pick in next year's draft.

I don't even know who's projected to go first next year, and yet I'm so inspired by your idea that I'm working on some ideas for a Robbie Grossman bobblevoodoo doll...

 

 

Edit:   Oh, Sweet Jesus Alou. I googled 'Robbie Grossman bobblehead'  and the top hit was "Twins hastily schedule Robbie Grossman Bobblehead Night'.

 

The kid is fun to watch, but holy cra@p, hang on to a shred of dignity!

 

 

[jimbo92107]

If the Twins really want that first pick, they better get serious about losing. Atlanta is showing the world what "tanking" really means.

[Riverbrian]

8th Inning

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

That was when my chin hit my chest. 

[Blake]

 

I don't even know who's projected to go first next year, and yet I'm so inspired by your idea that I'm working on some ideas for a Robbie Grossman bobblevoodoo doll...

 

 

Edit:   Oh, Sweet Jesus Alou. I googled 'Robbie Grossman bobblehead'  and the top hit was "Twins hastily schedule Robbie Grossman Bobblehead Night'.

 

The kid is fun to watch, but holy cra@p, hang on to a shred of dignity!

I about died laughing when I read this. The Twins have shredded their dignity at this point. Although, I wonder how the Angels feel right now, being in the process of losing 4 straight to the worst or second worst team in MLB.

[ashbury]

Who says the Twins will get next year's number one pick?

Danchat says he's trying his best.

[jimbo92107]

Who says the Twins never develop great pitchers? I'm looking at the great AJ Achter right now...

And he walks Plouffe on four pitches.

[LaBombo]

 

8th Inning

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

That was when my chin hit my chest. 

 

http://rlv.zcache.com/i_like_to_party_and_by_party_i_mean_take_naps_t_shirt-rfa7435c92d3b4548b5d41cdd070f2cdd_i80f9_512.jpg

[ashbury]

 

 

8th Inning

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

That was when my chin hit my chest. 

If that's your entry in the Bulwer-Lytton Fiction Contest, it needs some polishing.

[Blake]

 

Who says the Twins never develop great pitchers? I'm looking at the great AJ Achter right now...

And he walks Plouffe on four pitches.

I saw that and wondered if it was the unlamented AJ Achter. The Angels are picking up Twins pitching rejects? That's some dumpster diving TR would be proud of!

Edited June 14, 2016 by Blake

[jimbo92107]

I saw that and wondered if it was the unlamented AJ Achter. The Angels are picking up Twins pitching rejects? That's some dumpster diving TR would be proud of!

On the other hand, Achter just struck out Dozier and Park, then got Kepler to corn one to left field.

Edited June 14, 2016 by jimbo92107

[LaBombo]

 

 

Who says the Twins will get next year's number one pick? .

 

Twins will move out of the top three draft spots with some September wins fueled by roster expansion guys we never see again.   Then all of us Dark Side critics of Terry Ryan can say of his 2016...

 

Edited June 14, 2016 by LaBombo

[David HK]

Aw, AJ!  Missed ya, buddy!   

 

Heh... gotta love that GameDay thingy, what with the "84 mph 2-seam fastball," followed by that "83 mph changeup."   How to tell the difference, hmmmm...   That's really got to throw those MLB hitters off, even Twinkie ones.

[Blake]

 

On the other hand, Achter just struck out Dozier and Park, then got Kepler to corn one to left field.

I'm not sure Dozier, Park and Kepler are the best ones to use as examples of Achter's pitching prowess.

Edited June 14, 2016 by Blake

[twinsnorth49]

Welcome to the Twins Mr. Ramirez,.

[ashbury]

Aw, AJ!  Missed ya, buddy!   

 

Heh... gotta love that GameDay thingy, what with the "84 mph 2-seam fastball," followed by that "83 mph changeup."   How to tell the difference, hmmmm...   That's really got to throw those MLB hitters off, even Twinkie ones.

As long as he throws that change with the same motion, it's got to be unhittable.

[ashbury]

Welcome to the Twins Mr. Ramirez,.

Reminder: Ramirez gave up only two hits in his long tenure as a Brewer.

 

Both homers.