Game Thread: Twins vs. Milwaukee 5-20 @ 1:10 PM CT

[USAFChief]

 

I don't think molitor's base running skills have quite rubbed off on this roster yet....

One of my working theories about managing is, I don't feel like guys who were naturally good baseball players--and Molitor was very, very naturally good at baseball--make good managers.

 

Things that they take for granted, because they always came easy to them, get lost in the shuffle. How to run the bases, where to throw the ball, when to look for a pitch, when to shift more toward the hole at SS. Those kinds of things, that seem so blatantly obvious to him...he doesn't feel like that's something that he needs to manage. Or teach. 

 

Just one of my theories. It applies to all walks of life, BTW. I had commanders who were kind of the same way. They were natural leaders their entire life, but made poor commanders, because they just assumed everybody already had the knowledge and skills they did.

[Blake]

 

Did you know at the time you switched jobs that you could make a career out of it?

Not at all. I was about 40 when I decided I needed a career change. Fortunately, ignorance favors the foolhardy because the thought never crossed my mind I might be a little old for a change in career path.

[Squirrel]

Can anyone explain why Dozier continues to lead off?

One word ......

 

Molitor.

[USAFChief]

sigh

 

[Aggies7]

I just can’t anymore

[Mike Sixel]

What is this home run thing that just happened? Not familiar

[Aggies7]

On an 0-2 pitch.

[Blake]

 

One of my working theories about managing is, I don't feel like guys who were naturally good baseball players--and Molitor was very, very naturally good at baseball--make good managers.

 

Things that they take for granted, because they always came easy to them, get lost in the shuffle. How to run the bases, where to throw the ball, when to look for a pitch, when to shift more toward the hole at SS. Those kinds of things, that seem so blatantly obvious to him...he doesn't feel like that's something that he needs to manage. Or teach. 

 

Just one of my theories. It applies to all walks of life, BTW. I had commanders who were kind of the same way. They were natural leaders their entire life, but made poor commanders, because they just assumed everybody already had the knowledge and skills they did.

I think you're on to something. Someone who never had to really work to get where they're at isn't necessarily going to understand what it took for the less gifted to achieve.

[Danchat]

Aguilar should thank the Twins, they're giving him a chance to shine!

[LaBombo]

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[Mike Sixel]

One of my working theories about managing is, I don't feel like guys who were naturally good baseball players--and Molitor was very, very naturally good at baseball--make good managers.

 

Things that they take for granted, because they always came easy to them, get lost in the shuffle. How to run the bases, where to throw the ball, when to look for a pitch, when to shift more toward the hole at SS. Those kinds of things, that seem so blatantly obvious to him...he doesn't feel like that's something that he needs to manage. Or teach.

 

Just one of my theories. It applies to all walks of life, BTW. I had commanders who were kind of the same way. They were natural leaders their entire life, but made poor commanders, because they just assumed everybody already had the knowledge and skills they did.

I've always shared this theory.

[Aggies7]

As I predicted mere minutes ago, Jake won’t get the win because of one blip. Shameful

[USAFChief]

 

On an 0-2 pitch.

Fine his ass.

[USAFChief]

If the umpire asks your starting pitcher if he's ok, it seems to me the pitching coach might want to make a mound visit.

[USAFChief]

Could we BE any more unlucky?

[Aggies7]

Omg come the **** on

[Aggies7]

Could we BE any more bad?

Ftfy

[LaBombo]

 

If the umpire asks your starting pitcher if he's ok, it seems to me the pitching coach might want to make a mound visit.

 

Sort of like the cops asking you a second time whether you're sure you don't want an attorney.

 

I guess.

[Mike Sixel]

Singles on a pop-up?

[Mike Sixel]

Could we BE any more unlucky?

Yes

[LaBombo]

 

Could we BE any more unlucky?

 

All of today's remaining improbable misfortune brought to you by USAFChief....

[John Kelsey]

 

Fine his ass.

 

It was out of the strike zone and basically identical to the pitch he's been striking guys out on all day. 

[LaBombo]

 

Singles on a pop-up?

 

I think the preferred term is 'speed dating', but hey, whatever it takes for them to find the right person.

[Nine of twelve]

That's exactly what a relief pitcher is supposed to do. Now let's get him a vulture win.

[USAFChief]

 

It was out of the strike zone and basically identical to the pitch he's been striking guys out on all day. 

I actually concur. It was the perfect pitch, Aguilar is just incredibly hot.

 

"Fine his ass" is an old game thread joke.

[Aggies7]

I actually concur. 

 

It's an old joke.

Couldn’t tell on game day

[USAFChief]

Ol' Joe West has had a nearly impeccable strike zone today.

 

So we got that going for us.

[Circus Boy]

Wife asked the score. Me: "We're behind 1-to-1."

[Aggies7]

Uff-da

[jtkoupal]

The Twins lineup has potential when everyone is healthy. Clearly, though, they can't compete without a full lineup. This offense is putrid.