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

[Mill1634]

WOW! I'll take the strikeouts. Not the most effective, but that was fun, considering i just fist pumped because of a strikeout in the 2nd inning of the 8th game of the year.

[KirbyDome89]

Apparently this ump wants to get out of the cold...

 

No complaints while getting these calls but Verlander is going to be a beast with the way the zone has expanded

 

[jimmer]

 

Not even talking about the results. At this rate he is going to be lucky to get through 4 innings

I'll take 5 scoreless from him in this weather and his 2nd game of the season.

Edited April 10, 2018 by jimmer

[Riverbrian]

 

Doesn't count as a jinx when it's in response to a questionable post.

 

I'm in charge of Jinx recognition. 

 

I'm afraid that Carole is right. 

 

You have to remove the Jinx by typing thoughts about Frank Sinatra. 

[Squirrel]

 

Doesn't count as a jinx when it's in response to a questionable post.

I disagree ... let's see what Brian, Ash and Vanimal think ...

 

edit: ninja'd and proven correct.

[jimmer]

Just now they are noticing Lynn looking at his fingertips

[Nine of twelve]

I'm in charge of Jinx recognition. 

 

I'm afraid that Carole is right. 

 

You have to remove the Jinx by typing thoughts about Frank Sinatra.

He was a skunk but man, could he sing.

[Riverbrian]

MORRISON

 

BUNT THE DANG BALL!!! 

 

You could bunt for a double against that shift. 

[jimmer]

Morrison has looked completely lost so far.

[Mill1634]

LoMO. You HAVE to swallow your pride and bunt down the third baseline. they are handing you a single

[Nine of twelve]

Just now they are noticing Lynn looking at his fingertips

Good eye the first time you spotted it. Wouldn't surprise me if he gets pulled.

[Vanimal46]

LoMO. You HAVE to swallow your pride and bunt down the third baseline. they are handing you a single

B-b-but launch angle!

[slash129]

I know it's early, but not seeing much bargain with these FA signings so far.

[Riverbrian]

 

LoMO. You HAVE to swallow your pride and bunt down the third baseline. they are handing you a single

 

That shift was ridiculous. It doesn't even matter if you have two strikes with all that room. Take the Base to lead off the inning. 

[Whammy]

I so badly want to look up Verlander’s average pitches per start.

Edited April 10, 2018 by amjgt

[Mill1634]

 

That shift was ridiculous. It doesn't even matter if you have two strikes with all that room. Take the Base to lead off the inning. 

Doesn't even matter if it's leading off the inning. A free single is ALWAYS better than a potential double/triple/HR

[Riverbrian]

 

I know it's early, but not seeing much bargain with these FA signings so far.

 

I think they look alright but Morrison is going to bug me if he doesn't adjust. 

[jimmer]

Does Bremer know what a high and tight pitch is? ;-)

[TwinsCD]

 

I know it's early, but not seeing much bargain with these FA signings so far.

 

Impatient much?

[Riverbrian]

 

Doesn't even matter if it's leading off the inning. A free single is ALWAYS better than a potential double/triple/HR

 

[D. Hocking]

I am sure 99.99 % of Mauer wants Morrison to do well to help the team, but I wonder if there is a very, very small part of him thinking, maybe they will ask me back to play first base next year.

[Squirrel]

Still looking for game thread volunteers ... we have two openings left in April ... the 13th and 15th vs the ChiSox ... step right up!

[jimmer]

 

I am sure 99.99 % of Mauer wants Morrison to do well to help the team, but I wonder if there is a very, very small part of him thinking, maybe they will ask me back to play first base next year.

That's going to happen anyway.

[Mill1634]

ANOTHER ONE!

[h2oface]

I hope strike three to Springer was a mistake he missed. Fastball right down the middle.

 

Edited April 10, 2018 by h2oface

[bighat]

 

Morrison has looked completely lost so far.

 

Just awful. He needs to grab some bench. Give LaMarre or Grossman a shot, this is unbearable.

[Mill1634]

 

Still looking for game thread volunteers ... we have two openings left in April ... the 13th and 15th vs the ChiSox ... step right up!

I can do the 13th, and possibly 15th

Edited April 10, 2018 by milldaddy35

[Squirrel]

 

I can do the 13th, and possibly 15th

Okay ... you are signed up for the 13th ... and let Chief and me know about the 15th ... Thanks!

[Mill1634]

 

Okay ... you are signed up for the 13th ... and let Chief and me know about the 15th ... Thanks!

Can you PM me the instructions on it again?

[Squirrel]

 

Can you PM me the instructions on it again?

I'll do you one better ... it's all in here:

http://twinsdaily.com/topic/28792-2018-game-thread-volunteer-thread/

 

And thanks!