Article: Gamethread: Twins v White Sox, 7/29 @ 7:10pm CT

[jimbo92107]

Both guys threw out the runner by about six inches. That is NOT ironic, but it's a cool coincidence. What's ironic is when everybody on one team wears the same color shirt. What are the chances??

[HitInAPinch]

Have none of these guys heard of a 'sweep tag'?

[Riverbrian]

 

Actually, Eaton's form on his throw was terrible.  He caught that ball flat footed, and took two crow hops before throwing.  He got the out because it was way too short of a fly ball to advance on, and because Grossman isn't all that fast.

 

That's too complicated for me. I've reduced it all down to the ball getting to the bag before he did. 

[HitInAPinch]

 

 

Just imagine when he learns to throw hard.

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over quota for the day  :-(

[operation mindcrime]

Sano has been brutal at third. There's no way to sugar coat it.

It should be coated with dog poop!

[sampleSizeOfOne]

Max is big and strong already!

  

exactly! Mad Max does it again.

(How often do i get to quote this movie...)

 

"If it's not my build, it's my personality... Honestly, i'm not mad at anybody... I understand..."

[jimmer]

 

Have none of these guys heard of a 'sweep tag'?

Yup, but they decided when you tag someone best to keep the glove very near or on the runner in case he comes off the bag. Less flashy, more effective. :-)

[USAFChief]

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Free Baseball!!

[twinssporto]

What a great Game Thread!  It almost feels like its May and there's hope.  Is everyone drinking tonight?

[jimmer]

 

What a great Game Thread!  It almost feels like its May and there's hope.  Is everyone drinking tonight?

nope, but man I should be.

[LaBombo]

 

Sano has been brutal at third.  There's no way to sugar coat it.

 

http://dinosaurdracula.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/choc-1.pngThe Count begs to differ...

 

 

[Willihammer]

#11, Jorge polanco, will debut as a pinch runner at first base on a 1-1 count in the 11th inning of a 1-1 tie.

You heard it here first.

[LaBombo]

 

What a great Game Thread!  It almost feels like its May and there's hope.  Is everyone drinking tonight?

Schweppes!!!

 

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[jimbo92107]

It should be coated with dog poop!

You know who else was a crappy third baseman at the beginning of his career? Greg Nettles. Kid couldn't keep from blowing grounders, so the Twins traded him to the Yankees. 

[HitInAPinch]

 

You know who else was a crappy third baseman at the beginning of his career? Greg Nettles. Kid couldn't keep from blowing grounders, so the Twins traded him to the Yankees. 

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[D. Hocking]

 

http://dinosaurdracula.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/choc-1.pngThe Count begs to differ...

 

A source of one of my childhood nightmares.  For years I slept trying to make sure my neck was covered by my sheet  (which in retrospect - probably would not have fully protected me).    

 

Now my nightmares involve things like bunting and base running.

Edited July 30, 2016 by D. Hocking

[LaBombo]

Speaking of drinking, Dick just called a player "a miniature Miguel Cabrera without power"

 

That's like calling an actor "a thin, unfunny Louis Anderson"

 

http://comedycontact.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Louie-Anderson-617x339.png

[jimbo92107]

I really like Abad. Slow, tantalizing curves and changes, and a 93mph heater, which you may never see...

[jimmer]

 

You know who else was a crappy third baseman at the beginning of his career? Greg Nettles. Kid couldn't keep from blowing grounders, so the Twins traded him to the Yankees. 

and he wasn't anywhere near as athletic as Sano. :-)

[Squirrel]

A source of one of my childhood nightmares.  For years I slept trying to make sure my neck was covered by my sheet  (which in retrospect - probably would not have fully protected me).    

 

Now my nightmares involve things like bunting and base running.

If you quit eating that stuff you are likely to have fewer nightmares.

[twinssporto]

Sano again with the wheels!!!

[operation mindcrime]

#11, Jorge polanco, will debut as a pinch runner at first base on a 1-1 count in the 11th inning of a 1-1 tie.

You heard it here first.

And he'll either get thrown out at third or at home because he ran through the stop sign!

[Willihammer]

This team is so much more enjoyable when they flash some leather.

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

Heck of a heads up play by Abad. Pitchers don't always want to make that throw.

[jimbo92107]

I feel like Karma is kicking my ass right now. Ouch.

[jimmer]

 

You know who else was a crappy third baseman at the beginning of his career? Greg Nettles. Kid couldn't keep from blowing grounders, so the Twins traded him to the Yankees. 

now name all of the players who started out as crappy third basemen whose careers went nowhere :-)

Edited July 30, 2016 by jimmer

[HitInAPinch]

Wow, a 2nd rundown in a game! 

[Riverbrian]

 

What a great Game Thread!  It almost feels like its May and there's hope.  Is everyone drinking tonight?

 

Market Pantry Raspberry Blackberry Sparkling Water for me.

 

It doesn't taste bad but it also tastes like neither. 

[HitInAPinch]

 

 

Speaking of drinking, Dick just called a player "a miniature Miguel Cabrera without power"

 

That's like calling an actor "a thin, unfunny Louis Anderson"

 

http://comedycontact.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Louie-Anderson-617x339.png

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[USAFChief]

 

#11, Jorge polanco, will debut as a pinch runner at first base on a 1-1 count in the 11th inning of a 1-1 tie.
You heard it here first.

If this comes to pass, Willi, you'll be 1 for 1 tonight.