Article: Game Thread: Twins @ A’s, 7/28@9:05pm CT

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

 

I'd love to participate in a Automated Strike Zone Discussion. 

 

Just not here  

 

There is a thread in the other baseball forum. It got 3 replies but can be revived at any moment. 

 

Your wish is my command

 

[jimbo92107]

 

I'm ok with a longer look at Granite

Buxton can take his time. Zach Granite is looking better and better out there. I like this kid's quick, flat swing. Built for a high average. Byron will have his job back the moment he feels healthy. Meantime, it's fun watching Granite. 

[Blake]

 

Buxton can take his time. Zach Granite is looking better and better out there. I like this kid's quick, flat swing. Built for a high average. Byron will have his job back the moment he feels healthy. Meantime, it's fun watching Granite. 

I agree. I wonder if Granite could make Grossman the odd man out?

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

suddenly Granite is putting bat on ball nicely

 

 

exit velocity on those hits is still down in the single digits, but we'll take it

Edited July 29, 2017 by Hosken Bombo Disco

[h2oface]

 

Buxton can take his time. Zach Granite is looking better and better out there. I like this kid's quick, flat swing. Built for a high average. Byron will have his job back the moment he feels healthy. Meantime, it's fun watching Granite. 

 I agree. I love watching him remind me of Ben Revere throwing it in from center.... and that baseball IQ for a guy so young........

[Winston Smith]

 

I'm ok with a longer look at Granite

Go to St Cloud it's called the Granite City, lots of granite to look at. Relatives I bet.

[Riverbrian]

 

I agree. I wonder if Granite could make Grossman the odd man out?

 

I wonder if the outfield depth is why Buxton is doing some rehab. 

 

To give a little more time to make a trade or decision. 

[Aggies7]

Garcia is not doing much to help his trade status

[jimbo92107]

 

I agree. I wonder if Granite could make Grossman the odd man out?

Yup. If Zach Granite does at this level what he was doing at AAA, the Twins have no reason to keep Robbie Grossman around. His walks are nice, but otherwise, Granite's overall game is better. Plus, the Twins can use a serious base stealer in the lineup, or at least on the bench. 

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

A look at the color scheme inside the Oakland A's clubhouse:http://uglyhousephotos.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/090923g.jpg

[Riverbrian]

 

Go to St Cloud it's called the Granite City, lots of granite to look at. Relatives I bet.

 

I've been to St. Cloud a couple of times. 

 

It's like one big blob of retail. 

 

I drove around the entire town and all I saw were businesses. 

 

Where do the people live? Where are the residential zones. I saw no houses anywhere. 

[Aggies7]

We got ourselves a ballgame

[Blake]

 

Yup. If Zach Granite does at this level what he was doing at AAA, the Twins have no reason to keep Robbie Grossman around. His walks are nice, but otherwise, Granite's overall game is better. Plus, the Twins can use a serious base stealer in the lineup, or at least on the bench. 

Dick mentioned Granite leading off which, if the guy continues to hit, isn't a bad thought. 

 

And there have been a couple of times earlier this year it would have been nice to have Granite to bring in as a defensive replacement.

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

 

I've been to St. Cloud a couple of times. 

 

It's like one big blob of retail. 

 

I drove around the entire town and all I saw were businesses. 

 

Where do the people live? Where are the residential zones. I saw no houses anywhere. 

Maybe St. Cloud is more of a state of mind?

[Blake]

 

A look at the color scheme inside the Oakland A's clubhouse:http://uglyhousephotos.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/090923g.jpg

I see they've modernized.

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

The most perilous lead in baseball is the 5-0 lead.

[Winston Smith]

 

I've been to St. Cloud a couple of times. 

 

It's like one big blob of retail. 

 

I drove around the entire town and all I saw were businesses. 

 

Where do the people live? Where are the residential zones. I saw no houses anywhere. 

Troglodytes, caves mostly along the river.

[Suicide Skweez]

Dick just asked how Garcia compares to Santiago. He needs to be given a one month suspension from FSN for that, I just threw up. On that topic, has anyone ever watched a FSN televised game in the past 5 years in which Dick has not been present? I feel like he hasn't missed a single game in years, and kudos to his dedication, but does he have any interests in life outside of broadcasting Twins baseball? Serious question.

 

And to be honest, after listening to him and Bert on the air for lord knows how long now, it'd be nice if Dick would start to take as many games off as Bert does. I get sick of listening to their same old lingo over and over again.

Edited July 29, 2017 by Suicide Skweez

[jimbo92107]

I've been trying to think of a Twins pitcher that Garcia reminds me of.

 

Scott Diamond. Cocks his wrist like Diamond, fastball tails glove side like his.Garcia's command may be better than Diamond's, but like the former Twin, it's a little puzzling why more hitters don't tee off on him. I guess "late movement" is the current theory.

[Mill1634]

Jaime struggling with control more than I thought he would

[Aggies7]

Dick just asked how Garcia compares to Santiago. He needs to be given a one month suspension from FSN for that, I just threw up. On that topic, has anyone ever watched a FSN televised game in the past 5 years in which Dick has not been present? I feel like he hasn't missed a single game in years, and kudos to his dedication, but does he have any interests in life outside of broadcasting Twins baseball? Serious question.

 

And to be honest, after listening to him and Bert on the air for lord knows how long now, it'd be nice if Dick would start to take as many games off as Bert does. I get sick of listening to their same old lingo over and over again.

I'd be fine with Cory Provus in there, to be honest

[Squirrel]

A look at the color scheme inside the Oakland A's clubhouse:http://uglyhousephotos.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/090923g.jpg

That could trigger a migraine.

[Brock Beauchamp]

It seems to me that casual fans are getting a crash course on why shifting for every hitter isn't a great idea.

[Brock Beauchamp]

 

I'd be fine with Cory Provus in there, to be honest

Are you kidding me? I listen to Provus whenever possible. It wouldn't be fine, it'd be a vast improvement.

[Aggies7]

Are you kidding me? I listen to Provus whenever possible. It wouldn't be fine, it'd be a vast improvement.

He is very talented

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

 

I'd be fine with Cory Provus in there, to be honest

Take him off the radio, and there will be blood!

 

 

[jimbo92107]

 

A look at the color scheme inside the Oakland A's clubhouse:http://uglyhousephotos.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/090923g.jpg

Good to see they finally got rid of that huge wasp's nest. Nice redecorating job!

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

Have any of these umpires ever umpired before?

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

Castro with another dink and dunk!

[jimbo92107]

Wow, Castro's really got that spot picked out in left field. Nice grouping.