Article: Game Thread: Twins @ Braves, 8/16 @ 6:10pm CT

[Comrade Bork]

Wow, Bert just said we have 6 more errors than we had all of last season and only the Brewers have more than us currently. I didn't realize it was that bad.

[ashbury]

Um, yes?

Well played Sir.

[USAFChief]

 

Um, yes?

That question was BEGGING for a 'no.'

[Circus Boy]

 

Yes to that as well.

 

Maybe.

[USAFChief]

We have several game thread volunteer opportunities remaining in August.

 

Tomorrow, the 19th, and the 21st are the next three.  PM me!

[ashbury]

Wow, Bert just said we have 6 more errors than we had all of last season and only the Brewers have more than us currently. I didn't realize it was that bad.

For all the complaining about how Official Scorers don't call things correctly, we all sure put a lot of stock in the stats they produce.

[ashbury]

That question was BEGGING for a 'no.'

Even better played Sir.

[Vanimal46]

Now that I'm fat and happy, let's get back to this game.

 

It's also National Tell a Joke Day! Or for Chief, today is Tuesday.

[USAFChief]

 

For all the complaining about how Official Scorers don't call things correctly, we all sure put a lot of stock in the stats they produce.

In all honesty, the "error" stat has never been more legitimate.  If you get charged with an error these days, it's an out that absolutely, positively should have been an out.  It's danged near impossible to be charged with an error these days.

 

The only exception would be when an outfielder makes a good throw, it hits a sliding runner and gets away, allowing runner(s) to advance.  That's sometimes a tough error.

 

Otherwise, the error stat is absolutely one good way to judge defense.

[Vanimal46]

Huh? What's that mean?

It's a line from Major League when Uecker exaggerated a slow ground ball on the radio.

 

You and I just aren't on the same page today ChiTown. It's 99% on me, but that 1%....

[USAFChief]

 

Now that I'm fat and happy, let's get back to this game.

It's also National Tell a Joke Day! Or for Chief, today is Tuesday.

http://jokideo.com/wp-content/uploads/meme/2015/04/Am-I-fat---funny-meme-fails.jpg

[jimbo92107]

 

http://jokideo.com/wp-content/uploads/meme/2015/04/Am-I-fat---funny-meme-fails.jpg

I love that statue. Can I have it? The Eternal Face-Palm...

[ashbury]

 If you get charged with an error these days, it's an out that absolutely, positively should have been an out. 

True, but this ignores the larger number of absolutely, positively should have been an outs that aren't called errors. Unless there is absolute consistency among scorers (which the scorers will of course say there is), you are judging players by a minority of plays that are categorized arbitrarily.

 

It's a bit akin to defending Byron Buxton by showing the future stars who got off to rough starts, while ignoring the larger number of guys who got off to rough starts and stayed rough forever.

[Squirrel]

Just because you think you are alone, doesn't mean you are. People are watching, but they are just afraid to approach the crazy person talking to themselves.

I rest my case.

 

http://twinsdaily.com/topic/23548-olympic-volleyball/?p=531726

[ashbury]

 but that 1%....

... will wind up in your court as well. Accept it.

[Vanimal46]

I rest my case.

 

http://twinsdaily.com/topic/23548-olympic-volleyball/?p=531726

Now that is some good comedy right there. Though lurkers are probably going to think Dinger has officially lost it.

[D. Hocking]

 

I rest my case.

http://twinsdaily.com/topic/23548-olympic-volleyball/?p=531726

 

I just noticed Dinger has a rap name.  I am guessing his style is a cross between Falco and MC Hammer.

[USAFChief]

 

I love that statue. Can I have it? 

Huh...that old thing?  Sure.  What could it be worth??

[ashbury]

I rest my case.

 

http://twinsdaily.com/topic/23548-olympic-volleyball/?p=531726

If only there were some way to lock a thread so that further posts weren't possible.

[Vanimal46]

If only there were some way to lock a thread so that further posts weren't possible.

And perhaps pin the thread for a certain period of time?

[Squirrel]

So, how many of you have gotten a hole in one?

 

Too bad spinowner isn't here; he could tell you all about the one he got back in high school playing the local course.

 

And he got his name in the paper and everything!

[USAFChief]

 

So, how many of you have gotten a hole in one?

Too bad spinowner isn't here; he could tell you all about the one he got back in high school playing the local course.

And he got his name in the paper and everything!

raises hand.

 

but it was on the shortest hole on a short par-3 course, so maybe it doesn't count.  Although...I still had to buy beers, so I count it.

 

 

[Vanimal46]

So, how many of you have gotten a hole in one?

 

Too bad spinowner isn't here; he could tell you all about the one he got back in high school playing the local course.

0 . Sadly I don't even have a near miss story that comes to mind. It shouldn't be so hard to do!

[jimbo92107]

Pitcher's duel. Pretty good game.

[USAFChief]

I honestly think Payton Manning could have a future in acting if he chose.  He seems to me a natural.

[Vanimal46]

Pitcher's duel. Pretty good game.

No doubt. Even if we may have an ulterior motive on what to do with Erv this offseason, it's fun to watch him wheel and deal out there.

[ashbury]

And perhaps pin the thread for a certain period of time?

As a warning to future posters? Kind of like a skull on a pike?

http://cornucopia3d.e-oncontent.com/storeItems/Objects/Miscellaneous/Fantasy/skulls_on_the_spear_24_0_img.jpg

 

[Vanimal46]

Pop quiz time! We're on the honor system here.

 

How many MLB players have played in 20 or more seasons during their career?

[USAFChief]

 

As a warning to future posters? Kind of like a skull on a pike?

http://cornucopia3d.e-oncontent.com/storeItems/Objects/Miscellaneous/Fantasy/skulls_on_the_spear_24_0_img.jpg

Perhaps with a link to the posting guidelines:

 

http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9vkroRwsA1r3s5n0o1_500.jpg

[USAFChief]

 

Pop quiz time! We're on the honor system here.

How many MLB players have played in 20 or more seasons during their career?

63.