Game Thread: Twins vs. Indians 4-17 @ 7:10 PM CT

[Aggies7]

And you claim you're thirty? And what year did you turn thirty? 1990?

Hahaha you got me there. But I really am 30. A hard 30.

[Guest]

Sometimes I get the feeling a change of scenery would help Gibson tremendously. In watching him, it seems to me like Gibson really doesn't want to pitch here.

Reminds me of Kyle Lohse. Capable pitcher, but just couldn't get comfortable here, didn't jell with anyone, sold for nothing and then had many good years.

[BoofBonser]

Please just get one run out of this inning... please

[crapforks]

 

He may not be a horse, but is he nick Blackburn?

OK. I didn't see it coming, but I think this is a Kyle Gibson compliment: Kyle Gibson is a better pitcher than Nick Blackburn.

[Taildragger8791]

 

I don't see anything about Gibson's game that would translate to the pen. Even adding velocity doesn't seem like it would do much. His struggles the 2nd and 3rd times through the lineup notwithstanding, he only really has value as a horse. He's not a horse

 

That's what I've been thinking too, but I do wonder if that fastball/slider would play up out of the pen if he focused on them and shelved the changeup and sinker that doesn't sink.

[Guest]

Castro starting to look again like Astro Castro with the K's.

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

Jorge Polanco is a huge bright spot

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

I don't see anything about Gibson's game that would translate to the pen.

Well you could also say that of any crappy starter. Glen Perkins, short little lefty guy who couldn't throw hard?

[crapforks]

 

That's what I've been thinking too, but I do wonder if that fastball/slider would play up out of the pen if he focused on them and shelved the changeup and sinker that doesn't sink.

I suppose its possible, but his fastball seems so... hittable.

[Taildragger8791]

Looks like Kohl Stewart had another tough game. 4 IP, 2H, 4BB, 3R, 0ER, 1SO, took his 3rd L of the season already. I'm starving for some signs of hope in the minor league pitching ranks. It's basically Berrios or bust this year the way things are going.

[BoofBonser]

So frustrating to watch this team right now

[Aggies7]

Rosario swings at one in his own batters box. The offense is sputtering at this point

[Whammy]

Jorge Polanco is a huge bright spot

Rosario is the black hole that will not let Polanco's brightness escape his event horizon

[Twinsoholic]

Yikes! Rosario and Escobar K. Bad hitting. The cannot even catch a break on the wild pick off throw to first.

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

Rosario swings at one in his own batters box. The offense is sputtering at this point

He should have walked on the 3-0 pitch at the letters, but whatever. He didn't.

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

Hoping we put our "A" lineup out there tomorrow night, even though no one in the field has really hurt us tonight.

[Taildragger8791]

 

Jorge Polanco is a huge bright spot

 

I always really liked Polanco. It's amazing he's flown under the radar so much. He's just so consistent. Not great at anything but pretty good at just about everything you'd want from him. Exactly the kind of steady hand a winning team needs.

[Aggies7]

I'm really considering buying the extra innings package. My internet connection is apparently not good enough to watch on MLB tv with any clarity. I feel like I'm watching scrambled Cinemax. But I'd rather not drop more money if we're going to continue to struggle!

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

Looks like Kohl Stewart had another tough game. 4 IP, 2H, 4BB, 3R, 0ER, 1SO, took his 3rd L of the season already. I'm starving for some signs of hope in the minor league pitching ranks. It's basically Berrios or bust this year the way things are going.

Sean Poppen

 

Estimated arrival: 2020-2021

 

Hope that helps

[sampleSizeOfOne]

Pitching Inside ™

I thought Target field is outside...

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

I always really liked Polanco. It's amazing he's flown under the radar so much. He's just so consistent. Not great at anything but pretty good at just about everything you'd want from him. Exactly the kind of steady hand a winning team needs.

yup we have big expectations riding on Buxton and Sano, but secondary pieces like Polanco and Kepler can carry some slack if and when those other two don't live up to the hype

[sampleSizeOfOne]

And i caught up on the game thread. Did the Twins catch up in the meantime?

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

I thought Target field is outside...

Tonight? On the outside, looking in.

[sampleSizeOfOne]

Apple or pineapple?

Does Clamato count?

[Platoon]

Hoping we put our "A" lineup out there tomorrow night, even though no one in the field has really hurt us tonight.

The "A" lineup is only for opening day. After that you have to start resting players and keeping the bench fresh!

[Aggies7]

Does Clamato count?

How about tomacco?

[sampleSizeOfOne]

Pitching change... Hopefully we can make a corresponding hitting change.

[howeda7]

This offense is so much fun to watch. Cling to Breslow like grim death. 

[Taildragger8791]

I know it's a Monday but the crowd looks a little sparse for a winning team on a nice night this early in the season. This club has some work to do to consistently get the fans back in the stadium.

[Aggies7]

I don't like the 2016 vibes I've been getting lately.