Game Thread: Twins @ Rays 4/22 @ 12:10 PM CT

[USAFChief]

 

I'm not so sure. 

 

Joe Mauer told me that Phil told him that he was really bothered by your reaction to his comment which he claims was taken out of context by the reporter. 

 

As a result... he over compensated on the mound and it caused an injury to his shoulder. 

A "stress overreaction" was the medical term, IIRC.

[Vanimal46]

I was looking at Hughes' velocity in GameDay and it looked a tick faster than what we saw last year (88-90mph last year, more like 90-91 this year).

 

But I assume he still looked pretty bad. What are everyone's thoughts?

Your assumption is correct. I'm more optimistic that Molitor had a quick hook before the game got out of hand.

[Nine of twelve]

Pressly has been lights out this year. Nice to see him finally start producing like many thought he would

If he can pitch like this all year we've got our next closer, folks.

[USAFChief]

 

Well, I think he's changing a bit. Years past it was "Good downward plane."

stick around.

[Blake]

 

I tend to not worry about the batting order very much. 

 

However... My guess... With Sano out of the lineup we are right handed weak. Molitor is trying to balance the left and right handed hitters in the lineup so the Rays just can't bring in a left hander to face multiple left handers in a row. If Kepler moves to the 3 spot then he would have Mauer, Kepler, Rosario and Morrison all lefties 2, 3 ,4 and 5.  

 

And I'm also guessing that since Dozier hits in the #1 spot always... Grossman became the preferred choice between Escobar and Adrianaza to move into the Right Handed Hole 3 spot. 

There you go, putting the damper on a perfectly good chance to malign the manager.

[LaBombo]

 

A "stress overreaction" was the medical term, IIRC.

 

I used to get that a lot, and then she moved out.

[Riverbrian]

 

I was looking at Hughes' velocity in GameDay and it looked a tick faster than what we saw last year (88-90mph last year, more like 90-91 this year).

 

But I assume he still looked pretty bad. What are everyone's thoughts?

 

Considering that most were feeling the game would be 12-0 by the time Molly brought the hook. He was amazing! 

 

He did OK... I didn't see any pitches that were going to fool anyone but he kept the ball out of trouble the best he could. 

[Blake]

By the way, the ribs are prepped and going on the smoker shortly.

 

That is all.

[USAFChief]

 

There you go, putting the damper on a perfectly good chance to malign the manager.

pfft.

 

put a damper on you, maybe, rook.

[Brock Beauchamp]

 

Considering that most were feeling the game would be 12-0 by the time Molly brought the hook. He was amazing! 

 

He did OK... I didn't see any pitches that were going to fool anyone but he kept the ball out of trouble the best he could. 

Which is pretty damning when you're facing the might Tampa Bay Rays' offense.

[ThejacKmp]

 

Always a good idea to leave it up to Robbie Grossman.

 

Rosario! But yes, they should not have Grossman batting third. I guess they're trying to keep from being vulnerable against lefties but it seems like Escobar would be a way better choice.

[LaBombo]

 

If he can pitch like this all year we've got our next closer, folks.

 

If he can pitch like this all year, he'll be on the DL from overuse by June.

 

On an unrelated note, I've just been named co-chair of the Fun Committee at work.

Edited April 22, 2018 by LaBombo

[USAFChief]

 

Considering that most were feeling the game would be 12-0 by the time Molly brought the hook. He was amazing! 

 

He did OK... I didn't see any pitches that were going to fool anyone but he kept the ball out of trouble the best he could. 

[Blake]

 

Grossman third, Kepler 7th?

 

What in the world is Paul doing?

Ah, the eternal question.....

[Vanimal46]

If I hear about Escobar's 'power water' one more time...

[Mill1634]

THE GERMAN BOMBER STRIKES AGAIN ON THE SOUTHPAW

[USAFChief]

WUNDERBAR!!!!

[Nine of twelve]

OK, bullpen, let's see what you've got.

[Brock Beauchamp]

Der Kommissar.

[Vanimal46]

Kepler!

[Riverbrian]

That was awesome baseball. Well struck ball... Extreme effort by the center fielder and a positive Twins result. 

[Danchat]

There we go!! Against a lefty again! I've got a good feeling about Kepler.

[LaBombo]

Fastball worked on Kep before, so... what could go wrong?

[Craig Arko]

Der Kommissar.

Don’t turn around; oh, oh!

[Riverbrian]

 

Der Kommissar.

 

The Shepherd!!! 

[Blake]

Buxton would have caught it...

 

Good job, Mr. Kepler!

[Riverbrian]

 

Buxton would have caught it...

 

Good job, Mr. Kepler!

 

And from where he would have been positioned for Kepler at the plate. In the on deck circle... without a glove.  

[USAFChief]

 

Buxton would have caught it...

 

Good job, Mr. Kepler!

Wouldn't Buxton have been in the on deck circle??

 

edit: ninja'd.

[LaBombo]

 

OK, bullpen, let's see what you've got.

 

Well, that didn't take long...

[USAFChief]

 

That was awesome baseball. Well struck ball... Extreme effort by the center fielder and a positive Twins result. 

eh...so 70's. Balls in play, yada yada yada. I like walks, K's, and HRs.