Article: Game Thread: Twins@Cleveland, 6/23@6:10pm CT

[Jerr]

 

What i miss?

Anything i should jynx by asking about it?

The shut out  ???

[Jax]

Nice to see Dozier taking it to right. Soon they will adjust and he can start hitting bombs again.

[Jax]

Nice to see Dozier taking it to right. Soon they will adjust and he can start hitting bombs again.

[sampleSizeOfOne]

How was Buxton's bunt?

 

I just got the gameday view of things...

[yarnivek1972]

Well. If the Twins do hang on to win, they will need to get 9 more outs (12 total) from the pen. Probably from at least 3 different relievers. Meanwhile, the Indians will likely only need 7 from theirs. Most likely from one or two guys.

 

This is how you get an overworked bullpen. The Twins need to get more innings out of their starters.

[DocBauer]

Like Mejia's stuff overall. Has the build to suggest stamina as long as he keeps things under control. Learns to economize/learn the further nuances of pitching, I think he's going to be OK. #3 capable? Maybe. But just a good #4 is acceptable.

[Riverbrian]

 

How was Buxton's bunt?

I just got the gameday view of things...

 

Average bunt... His speed made it work. 

 

Bauer could have had him but he threw it inside the bag and Santana couldn't reach across Buxton to catch it. 

[Guest]

Yes, a semi-serious post may violate one of the unwritten rules of baseball game threads, but I want to say that I'm glad the FO didn't trade Dozier for Jose DL.

[sampleSizeOfOne]

Average bunt... His speed made it work. 

 

Bauer could have had him but he threw it inside the bag and Santana couldn't reach across Buxton to catch it.

 

Thanks!

 

If he ever gets good at bunting... I won't get the time to finish the sentence.

[DocBauer]

Going back to the original and more important topic...as someone born and raised initially in South Dakota, who has lived most of his life in Nebraska, and who has often visited Kansas, I can offer my own perspective.

 

Northern SD may be green, but is probably as desolate in regard to traffic or civilization than anywhere but Wyoming and the desert states. Nebraska is miles and miles of flat and fields with windbreaks of trees. Kansas is far, far ahead of both states in regard to rusted automobiles off the road and anti-abortion signs.

 

Just saying.

[ashbury]

Dear Mr Mauer,

 

Thank you very much.

 

Sincerely,

 

Jorge Polanco, SS

[drock2190]

 

Yes, a semi-serious post may violate one of the unwritten rules of baseball game threads, but I want to say that I'm glad the FO didn't trade Dozier for Jose DL.

 

Or Julio Urias....

 

Could be having career ending surgery

[DocBauer]

20 pitches in 2 IP for Duffey. Do you risk a 3rd inning?

[sampleSizeOfOne]

Yes, a semi-serious post may violate one of the unwritten rules of baseball game threads, but I want to say that I'm glad the FO didn't trade Dozier for Jose DL.

I am fine with it too. And what else they were offered will always remain "the one that got away..."

 

Go ahead. Unwritten rules apparently weren't made to be not broken.

 

Did i fix it good?

[mikecgrimes]

I like Dick Bremer, but he's as washed up as Bert.  Way to much effort to tell a story badly.

[sampleSizeOfOne]

20 pitches in 2 IP for Duffey. Do you risk a 3rd inning?

Yes.

[Jerr]

 

Going back to the original and more important topic...as someone born and raised initially in South Dakota, who has lived most of his life in Nebraska, and who has often visited Kansas, I can offer my own perspective.

Northern SD may be green, but is probably as desolate in regard to traffic or civilization than anywhere but Wyoming and the desert states. Nebraska is miles and miles of flat and fields with windbreaks of trees. Kansas is far, far ahead of both states in regard to rusted automobiles off the road and anti-abortion signs.

Just saying.

Been down for Twins game to KC and I couldn't believe all the duck taped broken windows or car parts that I saw...is it a State insurance thing or something else? And these were moving cars     

Edited June 24, 2017 by Jerr

[glunn]

The google woman who lives in my new smart phone seems thrilled that the Twins are winning. I wonder if she is programmed that way or is actually a Twins fan.

[bighat]

 

Or Julio Urias....

 

Could be having career ending surgery

 

Saw that today.  Urias out 12-14 months, minimum.  Wow.

[Riverbrian]

 

20 pitches in 2 IP for Duffey. Do you risk a 3rd inning?

 

I would

 

Players are like a razor... You should use them when they are sharp. 

[Guest]

I am fine with it too. And what else they were offered will always remain "the one that got away..."

Go ahead. Unwritten rules apparently weren't made to be not broken.

Did i fix it good?

Yes, your answer was not hard to not misunderstand.

[DocBauer]

The google woman who lives in my new smart phone seems thrilled that the Twins are winning. I wonder if she is programmed that way or is actually a Twins fan.

If she asks for a credit card number and offers to call you, just say NO!

[Jerr]

 

The google woman who lives in my new smart phone seems thrilled that the Twins are winning. I wonder if she is programmed that way or is actually a Twins fan.

How do you know "she" is thrilled??????

[Monkeypaws]

That Latroy Hawkins in the booth? Like what I hear so far after just tuning in.

 

 

[sampleSizeOfOne]

Yes, your answer was not hard to not misunderstand.

Glad that's sorted out.

[Minnesotatwins005]

After hearing each guest broadcasters multiple times now I'm going to have to say LaTroy Hawkins is my favorite. Wouldn't mind him getting the full time gig if Bert or Dick ever leaves.

[bighat]

 

That Latroy Hawkins in the booth? Like what I hear so far after just tuning in.

 

I like LaTroy in the booth too, he's good. I think he talks over the game a bit too much sometimes...he's not yet comfortable with those silent moments. But he's getting there!

[bighat]

 

 

After hearing each guest broadcasters multiple times now I'm going to have to say LaTroy Hawkins is my favorite. Wouldn't mind him getting the full time gig if Bert or Dick ever leaves.

 

How about Hawkins as the play-by-play man and Hunter as the color guy? That would be a fun broadcast team! Frankly I'd rather have Hunter managing the team than in the booth. Hopefully next year...

[DocBauer]

After hearing each guest broadcasters multiple times now I'm going to have to say LaTroy Hawkins is my favorite. Wouldn't mind him getting the full time gig if Bert or Dick ever leaves.

Think I'd rather sign him and get him ready for the bullpen for a second half run! Lol

[glunn]

 

How do you know "she" is thrilled??????

She sounds very enthusiastic when she announces that the Twins are "leading".