Article: Game Thread: Twins@Pirates 4/2 12:05PM

[LaBombo]

Twins fans' vision of Lance Lynn crushing the Pirates in his debut:

 

 

http://i.imgur.com/plFezKp.gif

 

 

Lance Lynn's first inning as a Twin:

 

http://capricorncity.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Bart-Sells-His-Soul-Dinosaur-Sponge.gif

Edited April 2, 2018 by LaBombo

[GardyParty]

Sano is on pace for 280 strikeouts. That is of course based on a typical Sano (injured) season. 300 k's is not out of the realm out of possibility.

[Hrbowski]

 

The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Cello Quartet.

 

Very nice!

Hrbowski approves.

[LaBombo]

 

Has Lynn always been this, uh hefty?

 

No, he's slimmed down a few pounds after working with the vaunted conditioning coach Eric Cressey.

[yarnivek1972]

Ok. 5 walks. I’d say that’s enough for today. Over 70 pitches.

[yarnivek1972]

Sano is on pace for 280 strikeouts. That is of course based on a typical Sano (injured) season. 300 k's is not out of the realm out of possibility.

He’s also on pace for 80 HR.

[jimbo92107]

I will say Lynn has a live arm. Like Phil Hughes from six years ago, but less command. 

[Squirrel]

Oops ... sorry I didn't get the lineups up ... was at the gym and playing tennis ... didn't realize it was an early game today ...

[Aggies7]

hey a K for sano

[Puckett34]

 

Has Lynn always been this, uh hefty?

Dad bod is strong with that one.

[GardyParty]

And what do ya know? A strikeout for #22 10 in 16 abs now

[Mike Sixel]

given the way the game is going, I may as well work today

Talk about over reactions!

[LaBombo]

 

i'm all tingly in anticipation of today's "rapid reactions" thread!

 

 

 

This should provide some relief. Also makes a great last-minute baby shower gift.

 

Edited April 2, 2018 by LaBombo

[Cap'n Piranha]

That's 2 bunts for base hits to third already today--any chance Dozier isn't the clubhouse leader we've been led to believe?

 

Also, surprise surprise, Danny thinks Dozier's comments were absolutely correct.

[Mike Sixel]

On what basis is someone defending those comments? Ugh

[USAFChief]

 

It took about 18 hours for us to see the shoe on the other foot.

 

Would be a great time to see Joe pull one into the right field corner and let out a triple

hahahahahaha.  good one.

[Doubles]

 

Curveball, high fastball, curveball in the dirt. That's how to strike out Buxton in 3 pitches. The Pirates know this, we know this...seems the Twins hitting coaches do not.

Hitting a baseball is slightly more difficult than a coach telling a batter, "Hey, big fella- go up there & hit the ball.  Try not to whiff, okay?" 

[Cap'n Piranha]

 

On what basis is someone defending those comments? Ugh

 

I came in halfway through his thought, and only heard him say that Sisco is a young player, and the Orioles do have veteran leadership.

 

Also, Dozier thinks Taillon should man up and swing the bat.  Unfortunately, there's not a lot of veterans in the Pirates clubhouse to take care of it.

[Cap'n Piranha]

Lynn and Gibson seem to be in a walking contest.

[yarnivek1972]

That’s 6. Is anyone even warming up?

Edited April 2, 2018 by yarnivek1972

[mickeymental]

didn't even know snyone was on the 40-man roster.

 

edit: never mind!

Edited April 2, 2018 by mickeymental

[Oldgoat_MN]

 

That’s 6. Is anyone even warming up?

Yes. He has >90 pitches already and is scheduled to bat soon.

[USAFChief]

 

I came in halfway through his thought, and only heard him say that Sisco is a young player, and the Orioles do have veteran leadership.

 

Also, Dozier thinks Taillon should man up and swing the bat.  Unfortunately, there's not a lot of veterans in the Pirates clubhouse to take care of it.

1.  the amount of comments about the bunt on Twins Daily exceed the amount of comments by the players by a factor approaching 1000-1.

 

2.  the players involved understand why the bunt would raise eyebrows, but do nothing else.

 

3.  Gladden didn't actually defend the comments, but noted the Orioles, earlier in the 9th, did not hold a runner on first, indicating they believed the game to be over, and the Twins did not take the free base, indicating they accepted the same situation

 

4.  my guess is the veteran leadership on the Orioles let the rookie know it's not a big deal, but we don't play like that in the big leagues.

[Danchat]

In contrast to how Gibson and Odorizzi were wild but effective, Lynn has been ineffectively wild. That's 6 walks already.

[Craig Arko]

First and last thought about yesterday; if you don't want someone to bunt when down 7-0 in the 9th, then don't use the infield shift when up 7-0 in the 9th.

[BoofBonser]

Even on one of his worst days, Lynn is giving the Twins a chance to come back

The bats don't seem to want to accept the offer

[gocgo]

OK, boys, let's get to the Pirates bullpen and get back into this thing.

[Dave The Dastardly]

Just heard a couple shots from my neighbor a half mile south of me.

 

He was a Twins fan. I'm guessing the TV went first.

[twinssporto]

 

given the way the game is going, I may as well work today

That is a completely wrong approach to the day.  It's Monday and the Twins are playing an afternoon game.  Blow off work and have a beer.

[John Kelsey]

Well, good on Lynn for upgrading his outing from "disastrous" to "bad".