Game Thread: Twins v Rays, 5/28 @ 1:10pm CT

[AlwaysinModeration]

Not really. Not the way Sano is swinging.

Sure, he's struck out against Chris Archer. Still want a prolific home run hitter up in that situation.

[Jerr]

Twins will win this, in this inning!

[Riverbrian]

Atta Boy Pressly

[Willihammer]

Good news! OBP Jedi master Rosario is up

[yarnivek1972]

Sure, he's struck out against Chris Archer. Still want a prolific home run hitter up in that situation.

It wasn't just Archer. He had 6 K in the last two games in Baltimore.

[AlwaysinModeration]

It wasn't just Archer. He had 6 K in the last two games in Baltimore.

I got it, he has struck out in 8 consecutive at bats. He's still the most likely player on the roster to win the game with one good swing.

[Riverbrian]

 

Sure, he's struck out against Chris Archer. Still want a prolific home run hitter up in that situation.

 

If I was the Manager... I'm not of course... but If I was the manager... I'm the home team... I get last ups... There is nobody on with two out. I have another inning no matter what. I'm not burning my resources in that situation. 

 

If the Rays score in the 10th... I will need Sano to go for a home run when Rosario, Buxton and Castro are the scheduled hitters. 

 

If the we get a runner on 3rd with less than two outs... I'm liking the chance to turn to Grossman for contact.

 

It was a good time to let Escobar bat. 

[Willihammer]

I wonder what Eddie could do if he choked up with two strikes

[SwainZag]

Oh Byron.....you were so fooled

[yarnivek1972]

If I was the Manager... I'm not of course... but If I was the manager... I'm the home team... I get last ups... There is nobody on with two out. I have another inning no matter what. I'm not burning my resources in that situation.

 

If the Rays score in the 10th... I will need Sano to go for a home run when Rosario, Buxton and Castro are the scheduled hitters.

 

If the we get a runner on 3rd with less than two outs... I'm liking the chance to turn to Grossman for contact.

 

It was a good time to let Escobar bat.

IMO that's reverse logic. You are more willing to use Sano if the Twins are trailing

[Riverbrian]

 

I wonder what Eddie could do if he choked up with two strikes

 

He'd miss the ball thrown way outside by more. 

[Riverbrian]

 

IMO that's reverse logic. You are more willing to use Sano if the Twins are trailing

 

I'm willing to use Sano if I'm down by a run and need a home run. 

 

Anybody would in that situation. I'm ok sitting Sano... he is struggling but if I need a home run and Castro is up with two outs and nobody on.

 

Yeah... I'm telling Sano to get a bat. 

 

 

[SwainZag]

Well....Mauer will get a shot at a 5 hit day, and my Kepler walk off prediction could still come true

[Aggies7]

It will be interesting to see how the team responds IF we end up losing. Shocked the way that 9th went

[SwainZag]

Belisle to face the heart of the order....hmmm

[Blake]

 

I'm willing to use Sano if I'm down by a run and need a home run. 

 

Anybody would in that situation. I'm ok sitting Sano... he is struggling but if I need a home run and Castro is up with two outs and nobody on.

 

Yeah... I'm telling Sano to get a bat. 

Speaking of Sano, any chance Sano is dinged up? Despite his strikeouts, having him sit for a couple of games seems odd.

[yarnivek1972]

Mister Walk.

[SwainZag]

 

Speaking of Sano, any chance Sano is dinged up? Despite his strikeouts, having him sit for a couple of games seems odd.

 

Molly said before the game it wasn't health related

[Blake]

No matter which way this game goes, it's been quite the game.

[Blake]

 

Molly said before the game it wasn't health related

Okay, thanks for the information. I didn't catch that, obviously.

[yarnivek1972]

No matter which way this game goes, it's been quite the game.

 

 

4 1/2 hours. Only one extra inning played so far.

[SwainZag]

 

Okay, thanks for the information. I didn't catch that, obviously.

 

I saw it on Twitter when looking for why Sano wasn't starting

 

[Jerr]

What a beautiful day to be there at Target Field for a Twins win!!!!

[Willihammer]

Didn't MLB ban chewing tobacco?

[Riverbrian]

 

Speaking of Sano, any chance Sano is dinged up? Despite his strikeouts, having him sit for a couple of games seems odd.

 It is kinda odd... but he is also really struggling so maybe they are working on something so it doesn't get worse. 

 

I'm not that worried about it... I had pulled off my fantasy lineup regardless... went with Brandon Drury instead. 

[SwainZag]

 

Didn't MLB ban chewing tobacco?

 

Those already playing in the MLB before 2016 are grandfathered in, it was only for new players.

[Willihammer]

Those already playing in the MLB before 2016 are grandfathered in, it was only for new players.

Ah thanks.

[Willihammer]

Thank Christ the bloodhound with the endless wings is gone. Can hear myself think again.

[SwainZag]

 

Ah thanks.

 

The only reason I knew that is because I had the same thought about a month ago and looked it up lol

[Aggies7]

WOW dozier was rung