Game Thread: Twins@Rangers, 7/8/16, 7:05 PM CST

[jimbo92107]

I just realized what looks odd about the way Kepler runs. He runs toe-to-heel, like a ballet dancer. Most of us lugs run heel-to-toe, like an overweight jogger. 

[operation mindcrime]

Cole Hamels is our biatch!

[jimbo92107]

Vargas is looking a lot more mature at the plate. Much shorter swing, and willing to take a walk. 

 

Hamels - gone. 

[USAFChief]

 

Byron Buxton has a right knee contusion and he's listed as day to day.

False.

 

It's a bruise.

 

Much different.

[operation mindcrime]

I just realized what looks odd about the way Kepler runs. He runs toe-to-heel, like a ballet dancer. Most of us lugs run heel-to-toe, like an overweight jogger.

His parents were ballet dancers. We should nickname him The Black Swan!

[sampleSizeOfOne]

I'll take my accolades when I get back

You all can have my accolades.

 

I never know what to do with 'em.

[USAFChief]

That reminds me...what goes "ha ha thump"?

[sampleSizeOfOne]

False.

 

It's a bruise.

 

Much different.

For one thing, bruise starts with a b.

[jimbo92107]

You all can have my accolades.

 

I never know what to do with 'em.

I want a big vanilla ice cream cone with accolades sprinkled on top!

[HitInAPinch]

 

That reminds me...what goes "ha ha thump"?

Twins fans laughing their heads off at Cole Hamels  

[sampleSizeOfOne]

That reminds me...what goes "ha ha thump"?

Hardy resting on his laurel, who doesn't quite bare up?

[LaBombo]

Saaaa NOSIE!

 

Sorry that was late. Bathroom break.

 

Eduardo "Headless" Nunez may not even finish in the AL top 5 in stolen bases, but just seeing him tied for the lead in July is pretty cool.

 

Who was the last Twin to manage that? Knoblauch, like 20 years ago?

[Danchat]

Heh, I just saw that Chris Sale gave up 8 runs to the Braves today. So much for these aces like Hamels and Sale...

[Aggies7]

Gibson done? Huh?

[sampleSizeOfOne]

By the way, if i seem distracted from the game, it is because i have a field of fire flies to watch...

[spinowner]

 

By the way, if i seem distracted from the game, it is because i have a field of fire flies to watch...

The joys of summer!

[HitInAPinch]

oh, good grief Nunez...

[wavedog]

This was probably mentioned before - maybe even by me but For a team that bunts so much we are sure not good at it.  

[Tovar12]

Did Nunez do that on his own, or was he told to bunt with 2 strikes?

[spinowner]

Molitor out-managed on that one.

[HitInAPinch]

 

Did Nunez do that on his own, or was he told to bunt with 2 strikes?

Umm, Paul Molitor calling for a bunt on 2 strikes?  No.

[Linus]

On this night of positivity I would like to say that Gibson, ah sucks. Half the time he pitches, including tonight, he looks afraid to throw a strike. I think he needs a big old burley catcher to threaten him with his life if he doesn't start challenging hitters.

[Aggies7]

Taking ourselves out of the inning

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

This was probably mentioned before - maybe even by me but For a team that bunts so much we are sure not good at it.

 

At least that bunt attempt was with two strikes.

 

Really caught'em by surprise.

 

 

... as did the steal attempt. Caught'em by surprise.

[LaBombo]

 

Gibson done? Huh?

Kyle, or...

http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/archive/12089630/images/1284526412078.jpg

 

...Les Paul?

[USAFChief]

 

Did Nunez do that on his own, or was he told to bunt with 2 strikes?

yes.

[wavedog]

Lesson 101 on how to bungle an inning.  After a leadoff hit - have your best hitter bunt which he cannot do successfully, then get the runner thrown out on a pitchout because it was that obvious it was coming.  Finished off by the ump missing ball 4 and calling it strike 3 instead.  

[LaBombo]

 

 

This was probably mentioned before - maybe even by me but For a team that bunts so much we are sure not good at it.  

My Philosophy for Accountants professor called that a pair o' docs.

 

http://www.terrycolon.com/word/o-s/paradox.gif

[spinowner]

 

Lesson 101 on how to bungle an inning.  After a leadoff hit - have your best hitter bunt which he cannot do successfully, then get the runner thrown out on a pitchout because it was that obvious it was coming.  Finished off by the ump missing ball 4 and calling it strike 3 instead.  

The ump was just putting us out of our misery.

[operation mindcrime]

By the way, if i seem distracted from the game, it is because i have a field of fire flies to watch...

Are you the lord of the flies?