Twins vs Tigers, 08-13-2012, 7:10pm

[Riverbrian]

You know, this Deduno fella can pitch sometimes.

 

I don't know of you can use the Pitch word yet. But... I'm sitting here laughing watching him do what he does. Loving it.

[Riverbrian]

Plouffe deep here... I'm calling it.

[Guest USAFChief]

You know, this Deduno fella can pitch sometimes.

 

As I said in a game thread a couple starts ago, he's not your typical no-stuff, "control-type" Twins pitcher.

 

I still don't trust him as far as I could throw him, and don't want any part of having him be one of the Twins first five starters in 2013, but he's tantalizing, frustrating, and fun to watch all at the same time.

[glunn]

Plouffe deep here... I'm calling it.

 

I was trusting you on this, old friend.

[glunn]

You know, this Deduno fella can pitch sometimes.

 

As I said in a game thread a couple starts ago, he's not your typical no-stuff, "control-type" Twins pitcher.

 

I still don't trust him as far as I could throw him, and don't want any part of having him be one of the Twins first five starters in 2013, but he's tantalizing, frustrating, and fun to watch all at the same time.

 

Well said, but a little pessimistic. I am hoping that he can win 15 games next year for the Twins.

[Riverbrian]

You know, this Deduno fella can pitch sometimes.

 

As I said in a game thread a couple starts ago, he's not your typical no-stuff, "control-type" Twins pitcher.

 

I still don't trust him as far as I could throw him, and don't want any part of having him be one of the Twins first five starters in 2013, but he's tantalizing, frustrating, and fun to watch all at the same time.

 

Im optimistic... If he can figure out his feet and release point. It could change and change nicely. He's kinda long in the tooth and if he hasn't learned by now. But maybe he's at the point now where he has tasted it and takes fixing it more seriously.

[Riverbrian]

Plouffe deep here... I'm calling it.

 

I was trusting you on this, old friend.

 

I let you down Glunn... I'll take the heat for it.

[twinsnorth49]

You know, this Deduno fella can pitch sometimes.

 

I don't know of you can use the Pitch word yet. But... I'm sitting here laughing watching him do what he does. Loving it.

 

 

For some strange reason he reminds me of Oil Can Boyd........minus the drugs and crazy.

[twinsnorth49]

Casilla!.....gotta admit, didn't see that coming,

[Ultima Ratio]

Mastroooooooooo!!!!!

[Riverbrian]

That's it... Mastrionni at 2B tomorrow. We may have to get freaking chant going or something.

[twinsnorth49]

Mastro again, loving it! Needs to play more...................and the Twins need sliding practice

[Riverbrian]

Mastro again, loving it! Needs to play more...................and the Twins need sliding practice

 

The grounds crew has to put something down to slow the surface... Something like those flower pots they put in front of large venues to prevent things from driving into the buildings.

[twinsnorth49]

That is a Liriano-esque slider!!!

[Riverbrian]

Doumit has put the Two down quite a bit for Deduno.

[twinsnorth49]

Put him out for 8? He's more of a threat to himself than the Tigers this far.

[Ultima Ratio]

I'm not familiar with Mastro's defense. He's better in the OF right? How good is his defense in the OF and how good a second base does the guy play. I agree, I'd like to find a place for him to play daily and see if he can continue to perform.

[Riverbrian]

Put him out for 8? He's more of a threat to himself than the Tigers this far.

 

Tough call... The Tigers wouldn't be my consideration. Do you let Deduno pitch the 8th cuz he's feeling good or do you pull him to make sure he leaves the game feeling good.

[Ultima Ratio]

Put him out for 8? He's more of a threat to himself than the Tigers this far.

With 94 pitches, I don't see how they bring him back out at this point. Though, I'm sure this is a situation where Gardy brings Gray into the game and it's tied going into the 9th.

[Riverbrian]

I'm not familiar with Mastro's defense. He's better in the OF right? How good is his defense in the OF and how good a second base does the guy play. I agree, I'd like to find a place for him to play daily and see if he can continue to perform.

 

From my eyes... He's a nice OF defender. No idea about 2B but I know he has been taking grounders nearly everyday.

 

Gardy most likely won't experiment against the Tigers. With the Tigers in a pennant chase but I think he should do it on Friday against Seattle. Nothing hurt in that game... Let's see. Mastro at 2B.

 

Im completely serious. Anyone have Gardy's cell number... I'm calling him.

[diehardtwinsfan]

Mastro again, loving it! Needs to play more...................and the Twins need sliding practice

 

The grounds crew has to put something down to slow the surface... Something like those flower pots they put in front of large venues to prevent things from driving into the buildings.

 

 

they are called bollards...

 

http://www.bigbollards.com

[Riverbrian]

Mastro again, loving it! Needs to play more...................and the Twins need sliding practice

 

The grounds crew has to put something down to slow the surface... Something like those flower pots they put in front of large venues to prevent things from driving into the buildings.

 

 

they are called bollards...

 

www.bigbollards.com

 

Lol... So flower pot thingys... Is incorrect?

[twinsnorth49]

Dooooooooommmmmm!!!!!!

[Ultima Ratio]

With a .314/.240 L/R batting split, maybe Doumit should just hit from the left side.... while writing this Doumit makes it a foolish point with that homer. Atta boy!

[Riverbrian]

So I started Lucroy over Doumit in my fantasy matchup. Oops... And it was my only possible lineup decision to make with a light schedule.

[Ultima Ratio]

See, Gray is warming up...

[Ultima Ratio]

But with the current lead, it's a good time to eat some innings, I guess.

[Riverbrian]

It's a tough call... Hope he wiggle out.

[Ultima Ratio]

Keep the Mastro in right!!!!

[Riverbrian]

He better be in the lineup tomorrow. He's earned it.