Article: Game Thread: Twins v Astros, 4/9 @ 7:10pm CT

[Riverbrian]

 

"Ironically, a wild Siberian tiger will deliver the game ball to Justin Verlander tonight"

As someone who went through the same educational system as Alanis Morristte (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada), and having suffered slings and arrows for her incomprehension of "irony", might I suggest "Strategically"?

 

LOL... Yes that would work but honestly... I was just trying to express that an ex-Tiger attacked by an actual Tiger would be almost as interesting as Joe Mauer getting attacked by Mary Kate and Ashley. 

 

Or Mike Moustakas getting attacked by Meghan Markle. 

[caninatl04]

 

LOL... Yes that would work but honestly... I was just trying to express that an ex-Tiger attacked by an actual Tiger would be almost as interesting as Joe Mauer getting attacked by Mary Kate and Ashley. 

 

Or Mike Moustakas getting attacked by Meghan Markle. 

I tip my proverbial cap to you.

[Mr. Brooks]

Rain on your wedding day would be bad luck. Rain on your wedding day after a week of sunshine filled days would be ironic.

EDIT:

I made the mistake of not reading ahead. Was sniped some time ago.

Carry on.

Edited April 9, 2018 by Mr. Brooks

[Squirrel]

Did anyone happen to catch A-Rod on Ellen today? Heh ... I can't stand him, but damn it, he was so darned likeable on the show.

[Mr. Brooks]

Did anyone happen to catch A-Rod on Ellen today? Heh ... I can't stand him, but damn it, he was so darned likeable on the show.

His likeability comes off as completely phony when I've seen him on broadcasts.

Of course I might just be biased to feel that way because I don't care for him.

[Vanimal46]

Did anyone happen to catch A-Rod on Ellen today? Heh ... I can't stand him, but damn it, he was so darned likeable on the show.

I can't name a single person other than A Rod who's done a complete 180 to become, dare I say, loveable after their sports career.

 

He's great on Shark Tank and his new show on CNBC.

Edited April 9, 2018 by Vanimal46

[Vanimal46]

First day at the new job was a success! I've never worked at a huge company prior to this... After day 1 I have the basics down. Like where the bathroom is.

[Squirrel]

Choices ... which broadcast do I listen to?

[Mill1634]

Don't have a good feeling about this one, which probably means we win.

 

Go twins

[ashbury]

Did I go too far?  I apologize if these are too blue.

 

Pretty much, yeah.

[TwinsCD]

Is it too much to ask to have a small birthday present of a Twins win tonite?

[jimmer]

 

Choices ... which broadcast do I listen to?

Houston's if you can. Almost always go with the opposing team's broadcast. Unfortunately, I have yet to see an Astros broadcast in MLB Extra Innings this year to include this game.

Edited April 10, 2018 by jimmer

[Nine of twelve]

Once again, a huge number of fans wearing their empty green seat disguises.

[Mill1634]

If all of us that have posted in the game thread showed up to the game, the attendance would probably triple

[jimmer]

 

If all of us that have posted in the game thread showed up to the game, the attendance would probably triple

If I lived close to TF, I'd have season tickets.

[Huddy]

 

Choices ... which broadcast do I listen to?

I enjoy the Houston broadcast.. They actually talk about baseball and how its played TODAY instead of constantly reminiscing on the past.

[Mill1634]

Lynn's ball appears to have more movement tonight

[Riverbrian]

 

Is it too much to ask to have a small birthday present of a Twins win tonite?

 

Asking is usually free. 

 

Happy Birthday BTW

 

 

[Riverbrian]

 

If all of us that have posted in the game thread showed up to the game, the attendance would probably triple

 

It's 72 degrees in my living room but in an attempt to show empathy for the players... I am wearing my Bomber Hat and pretending I'm cold. 

[jimmer]

Lynn is looking at his fingertips as he is coming off the field.  That always concerns me.

[Mill1634]

Classic Joe. 

 

I love it

[jimmer]

Joe smoked that ball!  That's, what, 3 HR he'd have if it wasn't so cold?

Edited April 10, 2018 by jimmer

[Riverbrian]

Attaboy Joe M!

[ewen21]

 

Did anyone happen to catch A-Rod on Ellen today? Heh ... I can't stand him, but damn it, he was so darned likeable on the show.

When Gardy brought in Guerrier to face A-Rod with the bases loaded in 2009 I think I never hated him more.  I hated him because I knew what was going to happen.  I actually went downstairs to get a beer and by the time I poured it into the glass and walked it up the stairs the bases were empty and the Yankees had scored four runs.

 

I will say this about him.  The guy has a genuine love for the game and he does a good job at the desk.  Hard to say anything bad about the work he has done in front of the camera.  I don't think there is anything phony about his baseball work.

[Vanimal46]

It's 72 degrees in my living room but in an attempt to show empathy for the players... I am wearing my Bomber Hat and pretending I'm cold.

Poll time! What temp do people have their thermostat in the winter compared to summer?

 

For me, in the winter 68, in the summer 75.

[Squirrel]

 

I enjoy the Houston broadcast.. They actually talk about baseball and how its played TODAY instead of constantly reminiscing on the past.

That's what I have on for no special reason other than that's the one I tuned into.

[Mill1634]

Was about to say Sano was showing good discipline.

 

Then he does that

[jimmer]

 

Did anyone happen to catch A-Rod on Ellen today? Heh ... I can't stand him, but damn it, he was so darned likeable on the show.

I love listening to him talk baseball.  He and Morneau are both very engaging and interesting when talking baseball.

 

Basically the anti-Harold Reynolds.

[Squirrel]

 

When Gardy brought in Guerrier to face A-Rod with the bases loaded in 2009 I think I never hated him more.  I hated him because I knew what was going to happen.  I actually went downstairs to get a beer and by the time I poured it into the glass and walked it up the stairs the bases were empty and the Yankees had scored four runs.

 

I will say this about him.  The guy has a genuine love for the game and he does a good job at the desk.  Hard to say anything bad about the work he has done in front of the camera.  I don't think there is anything phony about his baseball work.

Well, other than the steroids while he was a player ... but yeah ... other than that ...

[Huddy]

That ball just fell