Article: Game Thread: Twins v Orioles, 7/6 @ 7:10pm CT

[bird]

 

Doves, probably the dumbest bird I've ever run across. Pigeons, though, not much more than winged rats.

 

Anyway, and I cannot remember what they are, but my wife and I catch site of a flock of tropical birds on occasion. We think they must have escaped from somewhere and bred, because they certainly are not native to Bakersfield. It's amusing to see these brightly colored birds that look like they belong in a movie that is set in the tropics hanging around our redwoods.

 

There are over 30 species of parakeets and parrots that have made it out of the pet stores and into the wild in the southern states. They roost communally at night. Sometimes noisily.

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

well that was a fun play

 

has the whole game been like that? 

[h2oface]

 

That makes two runners you would have gotten thrown out at home this inning. Talk about a rally killer!

 

Only your opinion. Prince Fielder could have scored on that. Maybe even Albert Pujols! Escobar was almost to third when Smith finally fielded the ball, and he stood on third and watched the ball come in. There was only one out, anyway, so hardly a rally to kill. It doesn't even matter now, but I see Glynn send Sano when there is no chance, and hold Buxton (or Escobar) when the speed can be utilized. Just my opinion, too. And I have that right. Fact is, we will never know.

Edited July 7, 2017 by h2oface

[Blake]

 

If there's one thing I don't like it's that he definitely gets wordy. But he does know what he's talking about, and some of the technical stuff is pretty interesting.

No doubt. I like the rotation the Twins seem to have in the booth now, with Morris, Bert, Hunter, Smalley and Hawkins.

[Darius]

Buxton might finally be connecting some dots at the plate. Hopefully, some XHBs will follow shortly.

[John Kelsey]

Dozier's mediocre season continues. 

[Blake]

 

There are over 30 species of parakeets and parrots that have made it out of the pet stores and into the wild in the southern states. They roost communally at night. Sometimes noisily.

Although, we've not seen as many birds lately, well, other than doves. Once in a great while, I'll catch an owl roosting in the top of one of our trees. It's interesting to see a barrel of feathers perched on the very top of a tree. And, I saw a hawk take a dove in our backyard a few weeks ago. I saw a pile of feathers on the ground, wondered what was going on and wandered up just in time to see the hawk take off with its prey.

 

Pretty much how nature works. Get lots of prey and the predators show up.

[jun]

Orioles has 11 pitchers and 14 hitters.

Twins has 13 pitchers and 12 hitters.

Twins might as well cut Pressly and Belisle (two of worst relievers this year)

and bring up Granite and any young talented reliever.

[Puckett34]

Little late after his hit, but Buxton is hitting .258 since starting the season 2 for 49.

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

Maybe the umpire could call a pitch a strike if it's right over the heart of the plate. Did anyone else see that?

[Danchat]

I'm not sure why the Twins are trusting Duffey in a high leverage situation like this, he's been really bad the last few weeks. They have other options...

[Pardon My Dinger]

Duffey battled well there.

[spinowner]

Bullet dodged. Again.

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

yes he did, we dodged the proverbial bullet 

[Pardon My Dinger]

Gonna have to do it once more.

[yarnivek1972]

Duffey clearly is not as sharp as April and May. Could be workload. Over 40 relief IP already. Kind of a lot. Not a ton. But for a guy who's been a starter the last 5 years it is.

[Pardon My Dinger]

No prob. Good job by Duffey. I've become very comfortable with him in this role.

[John Kelsey]

 

I'm not sure why the Twins are trusting Duffey in a high leverage situation like this, he's been really bad the last few weeks. They have other options...

 

Hildenberger? He'd be the guy I would have gone with there. Other than that, not many options. 

[Darius]

Orioles has 11 pitchers and 14 hitters.

Twins has 13 pitchers and 12 hitters.

Twins might as well cut Pressly and Belisle (two of worst relievers this year)

and bring up Granite and any young talented reliever.

The Orioles might be the only team in the MLB with worse pitching than the Twins. Not a good example to follow.

 

But, I'd still like to see them get rid of some bullpen dead-weight and give Busenitz, Bard, Curtis, etc some innings.

[yarnivek1972]

Yeah, I could see why this guy might be hard to hit.

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

 

Gonna have to do it once more.

Kintzler vs Machado, Jones, Trumbo

 

bring it home!

[Minnesotatwins005]

So we still have Hildenberger up right? I feel like I must always miss the games he pitched in since his debut against the Indians a few weeks ago..

[Puckett34]

Alright time for the offense to...

 

 

[Guest]

Maybe our sports teams should be named for our state bird. So which team gets to be called the Loons?

 

Who's going to be the Skeeters?

[Squirrel]

Who's going to be the Skeeters?

They are bigger in Alaska so a team up there.

 

Btw, I see Jorge is being recalled for the start tomorrow.

[Whammy]

"Kintzler warming up for what he hopes is a save situation"

 

Noooooooooo!!!! You say this like once a freaking week. Stop saying this, you dolt.

 

He hopes the Twins score 5 runs in the bottom of the 8th and it's not a save situation.

[spinowner]

 

"Kintzler warming up for what he hopes is a save situation"

Noooooooooo!!!! You say this like once a freaking week. Stop saying this, you dolt.

He hopes the Twins score 5 runs in the bottom of the 8th and it's not a save situation.

I noticed the same thing. Now if it were a half inning sooner that would be the appropriate thing to say. Of course he wouldn't be warming then.

[Aggies7]

Kintzler gives me a ***** heart attack every time he pitches

[Riverbrian]

I got home just in time to type

 

OWL

 

By Far My Favorite Bird is the Great Horned Owl. 

 

Here's my Ranking

 

1. Great Horned Owl

2. Big Bird

3. Any Parrot that can say the right thing according to the context.

 

[spinowner]

Winner winner oriole dinner!