Game Thread: Twins vs Royals, 7:10pm CDT 9/7/2016 AD

[sampleSizeOfOne]

I can't believe we're wasting one of Beresford's option years to watch Escobar flail weakly.

Patience. Let Molitor pick his points use him.

 

Rome was not built in a day. But i could be wrong...

[Platoon]

Whew!!! And here I was worried that if Plouffe was shut down they'd give Sano regular playing time at 3B. Then our minds are set as ease by Molly's proclamation that it'll be split between Saint James, Eddie the Stick and Miguel.

 

Ah, and this is the same decision maker that can't find AB for ABW, because we need to evaluate RG and whichever Shaefer we happen to have this week?

[jud6312]

 

Patience. Let Molitor pick his points use him.

Rome was not built in a day. But i could be wrong...

My sources say the Royals called and begged Molly to not play Jimmy and Logan on the same night - too much firepower.

 

Being loyal to the AL Central like he is, Molly obliged. #Gentleman

[HitInAPinch]

Gibson being Gibson again:  33 pitches, 17 strikes, 16 walks

[Platoon]

Catching up on TiVo, and saw RB hammer that single to RF, in classical Twins fashion. . Regardless, I started counting on my fingers, got to 5, and started over again, and still got only to 5! Since I know how to count to ten on my fingers, I knew something was completely f^*k*d up! So I checked the lineups, and WTF, RB is our 5 hitter? . Who'd a thunk it. Now I know why someone would yell in outer space!

[jud6312]

 

Ah, and this is the same decision maker that can't find AB for ABW, because we need to evaluate RG and whichever Shaefer we happen to have this week?

I think once 2017 rolls around and this team, led by Molly, Jimmy, Rob, potentially both Schafer boys and whatever other retread Antony finds in a Waste Management tub, you'll be singing a different tune.

[jud6312]

Anybody else vomit in their mouths a little bit any time Dickbert mentions Logan's future with the Twins?

[ScrapTheNickname]

Schlaugher has hit .184 over his career against lefties. Calling it a career seems somehow wrong. Or right.

[Platoon]

I think once 2017 rolls around and this team, led by Molly, Jimmy, Rob, potentially both Schafer boys and whatever other retread Antony finds in a Waste Management tub, you'll be singing a different tune.

You are correct sir! And that tune will be the old Dandy Don Classic. "TURN OUT THE LIGHTS, THE PARTIES OVER!

[LaBombo]

Real Dick Bremer: "If Schafer figures into the Twins' plan next year, it will be because of games [against lefties] like this."

 

Alternate Universe Dick Bremer: "If Schafer figures in the Twins' plan next year, this park will be the scene of the world's largest and most deadly spontaneous modern recreation of Roman gladiator arena combat."

[jud6312]

Way to go, Buck ... Jimmy B. would've crushed that hanging breaking ball.

[jud6312]

 

Real Dick Bremer: "If Schafer figures into the Twins' plan next year, it will be because of games [against lefties] like this."

 

Alternate Universe Dick Bremer: "If Schafer figures in the Twins' plan next year, this park will be the scene of the world's largest and most deadly spontaneous modern recreation of Roman gladiator arena combat."

You have won the game thread for the evening.

[LaBombo]

 

 

Whew!!! And here I was worried that if Plouffe was shut down they'd give Sano regular playing time at 3B. Then our minds are set as ease by Molly's proclamation that it'll be split between Saint James, Eddie the Stick and Miguel. 

Careful, it's only the third inning. You don't want your cynicism to burn out before Gibson blows up, the bench fails to deliver, and the bullpen implodes.

[David HK]

Oh my, Whit Merrifield is at the bat.  

 

Sorry, just a sec, have to rip the crusts off my cucumber sandwich here....

[Craig Arko]

I see National Beer Lovers Day is a huge success. Have another round.

[HitInAPinch]

 

Real Dick Bremer: "If Schafer figures into the Twins' plan next year, it will be because of games [against lefties] like this."

 

Alternate Universe Dick Bremer: "If Schafer figures in the Twins' plan next year, this park will be the scene of the world's largest and most deadly spontaneous modern recreation of lefty   Roman gladiator arena combat."

FTFY   for historical correctness.   

[LaBombo]

 

Oh my, Whit Merrifield is at the bat.  

 

Sorry, just a sec, have to rip the crusts off my cucumber sandwich here....

Milk from a thermos will wash that down nicely.

[David HK]

Hm.  Drew B.  .269 avg, .775 OPS.

 

Just took him a little while to find his stroke, it seems. 

 

Like getting away from the Twinks coaches seems to work for others as well....

 

Uh-oh, and just as I type that....

 

Looks like the start of a Gibby Implosion Inning!

 

 

[Winston Smith]

Fun group tonight!

[LaBombo]

Dyson is really fast.

 

That's all I had for that.

[ScrapTheNickname]

Official score: No Sac. What? They were inside Dyson's head?

[jud6312]

 

Careful, it's only the third inning. You don't want your cynicism to burn out before Gibson blows up, the bench fails to deliver, and the bullpen implodes.

In addition to that imposing .642 OPS, I'm banking on Beresford also being able to mop up for Gibson. So, color me not concerned about that.

 

I just hope he's done helping little old ladies across the street when they make the call.

 

Such a sweetheart that guy is.

[HitInAPinch]

 

Hm.  Drew B.  .269 avg, .775 OPS.

 

Just took him a little while to find his stroke, it seems. 

 

Like getting away from the Twinks coaches seems to work for others as well....

 

Uh-oh, and just as I type that....

 

Looks like the start of a Gibby Implosion Inning!

Speaking of Historical Facts:  This is the 1st year in his career that Drew Butera has hit over .200 in the MLB.  

 

Congrats, Drew! http://images.clipartpanda.com/congratulations-clipart-congratulations.jpg

 

[LaBombo]

 

In addition to that imposing .642 OPS, I'm banking on Beresford also being able to mop up for Gibson. So, color me not concerned about that.

 

I just hope he's done helping little old ladies across the street when they make the call.

 

Such a sweetheart that guy is.

 

With Gardenhire moving on, we were deprived of a potential bench stalwart and fan favorite in Toby Gardenhire. Perhaps with James carrying on in his spirit, the Twins faithful can at long last begin their journey of healing.

[jud6312]

 

Careful, it's only the third inning. You don't want your cynicism to burn out before Gibson blows up, the bench fails to deliver, and the bullpen implodes.

Also, every time I think I can't get any more angry or yell any more at my TV, Gardy Molly makes a classic bonehead move or I decide to give Dickbert another chance to not be morons only to be disappointed.

 

More than enough motivation to keep the cynicism tank plenty full.

[Platoon]

Careful, it's only the third inning. You don't want your cynicism to burn out before Gibson blows up, the bench fails to deliver, and the bullpen implodes.

does it have to be specifically in that order? There's little enough suspense at Twins games as it is.

[HitInAPinch]

Polanco:  he can stay.  I'm pretty sure of that.

[LaBombo]

 

 

 This isn't the same Butera that we used to have, right?

 

 

http://img.pandawhale.com/post-63521-Brad-Pitt-this-is-a-chemical-b-FyVi.gif

[jimmer]

A lot of sourness (nicest way to put it) on this game thread so I will wish y'all a good night and say....

 

GO TWINS!

[jud6312]

 

With Gardenhire moving on, we were deprived of a potential bench stalwart and fan favorite in Toby Gardenhire. Perhaps with James carrying on in his spirit, the Twins faithful can at long last begin their journey of healing.

The dream is still alive, and maybe even enhanced!

 

Isn't Toby the hitting coach for the GCL Twins? Imagine it: manager Jake Mauer, hitting coach Toby Gardenhire, All-Star utility IF James Beresford. 

 

My extremities are already tingling in anticipation.