Article: Game Thread: Twins @ Orioles, 3/29@2:05pm CT

[Vanimal46]

Falvine

Well, when you put facts and logic into it.

[yarnivek1972]

I was actually surprised that there wasn't a pitching change after Kep. But ... meh ... I don't know the Orioles' bp, and it is only the first game of the season ... but a single and two walks?

It would be pretty unusual to remove a closer before he gives up a lead, let alone a run.

[Brock Beauchamp]

 

I was actually surprised that there wasn't a pitching change after Kep. But ... meh ... I don't know the Orioles' bp, and it is only the first game of the season ... but a single and two walks?

Same here. But even if they call to the pen, I'd prefer to see Grossman in that position. Maybe once Buxton gets his feet under him that opinion will change but if I need a "not out", Grossman's my guy.

[Squirrel]

 

It would be pretty unusual to remove a closer before he gives up a lead, let alone a run.

Yeah ... I suppose ... but giving up two walks ... I did say 'meh'. It's only one game. and the first one at that.

[Aggies7]

They’re giving up an out and we can’t throw a strike.

[Mill1634]

My biggest pet peeve is pitchers that can't throw the ball over the plate on a sac bunt

[USAFChief]

So much for It's only Spring RE: Hildy

[yarnivek1972]

So, if they bring in Rogers for Davis, who comes in after that? Pressley?

 

Angels and ministers of grace defend us.

[diehardtwinsfan]

Um...hildy... some strikes please?

[Squirrel]

Crap ... Hildy not looking good to start ... well ... heh ... according to what I see on Gameday.

[Cap'n Piranha]

 

So much for It's only Spring RE: Hildy

 

It is only spring, until June 20.

[Aggies7]

Nice play on the bunt. Could have been a dagger if it got by him

[yarnivek1972]

How do catholics do that thing?

[Puckett34]

Not giving Rodney a clean inning to work with.     What could go wrong?!

[KirbyDome89]

 

Same here. But even if they call to the pen, I'd prefer to see Grossman in that position. Maybe once Buxton gets his feet under him that opinion will change but if I need a "not out", Grossman's my guy.

That's kind of a paradox though, Buxton can't really get his feet under him in those situations if he's constantly pulled for a PH. I love the results, but in game 1 of 162 I'm ok with Buxton getting that AB. 

[Brock Beauchamp]

I think we can go ahead and slot Hildenberger to the seventh inning or earlier for a little while and let him get his feet under him.

[Mill1634]

This has disaster written all over it

[BoofBonser]

Machado is 0-3 vs. Rodney lifetime

Sorry about this stat guys

[diehardtwinsfan]

I don't think this is an issue with Buxton getting his feet under him, but one that he looked absolutely awful in two at bats. As noted, a professional hitter was needed in that situation. 

[Doubles]

Commence the 'Fernando Rodney Experience, Minnesota Style' era.

 

Buckle up.

[Cap'n Piranha]

 

How do catholics do that thing?

 

[Brock Beauchamp]

 

That's kind of a paradox though, Buxton can't really get his feet under him in those situations if he's constantly pulled for a PH. I love the results, but in game 1 of 162 I'm ok with Buxton getting that AB. 

After the past two seasons, I'm using kid gloves on Buxton until he establishes himself for a week or two and shows he's no longer prone to horrific streaks. We've seen what happens when he gets into his own head early in the season.

 

But if we were talking about Buxton vs Adrianza, I let Buxton hack away. It's a little different when you have the option of going to what is possibly the most professional and selective hitter on the team in a situation where the pitcher is rattled and all you need is a single.

[BoofBonser]

Buxton catches that easily

[Aggies7]

Great deke by dozier

[Aggies7]

Buxton catches that easily

And if he batted, we’d be in the showers by now

[Mill1634]

Safe.

[70charger]

That was super ugly.

[TwinsCD]

How can Escobar not know where to go on that play?

[BoofBonser]

 

And if he batted, we’d be in the showers by now

you're right

[Doubles]

Any reason why Rodney didn't cover second base there?  Was he backing up a different base?  Yuck.