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The Twins are in Kansas City to start a 3-game series with the Royals. Hopefully it’ll be a night we remember as the moment the offense got turned around in the right direction. It is Memorial Day aft

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To clarify what 'no negativity' means in game threads, as it certainly doesn't mean be positive all the time, because, yuck ... I mean who wants to say, 'Yipppeeee!!!! Our pitcher gave up a grand slam

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And I'll add over embellishment of your disappointment. If Berrios gives up a two run homer. Don't claim that the entire pitching rotation is garbage. 

Right. The relievers are AAAA roster filler too. :)

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To clarify what 'no negativity' means in game threads, as it certainly doesn't mean be positive all the time, because, yuck ... I mean who wants to say, 'Yipppeeee!!!! Our pitcher gave up a grand slam! Yay! I'm so happy!' ...

 

Watch the game, comment on the game, shake your head about whatever, get excited about whater, say ****! ****! ****! about whatever, say 'YESSSS!' about whatever, be critical about manager choices as they happen (and not as a retrospective for all time), be depressed if we lose, give kudos when good things happen, and eat chicken when we win ... but stay away from pre-determination of awfulness before it happens, or turning the game thread into an ongoing discussion about why so and so is still on the team and how awful they are, or the FO should've done this or that. We have many discussion threads on many topics ... if you want to go on and on about a particular topic, topic threads are the place for it. Game threads are for real time, real action, at-the-moment discussion, good or bad, not an unloading of should've, would've, could've about the existance and state of the current Twins, and not to vomit all over the place.

 

And if you want to throw in stupid jokes along the way (Chief), or talk about Dick's ties (new member bashbury), or what you're grilling/grilled today (yes, we all know it's chicken but elaborate), or what you're baking while watching the game ... levity and side bars about nothing will either make the good better or the bad tolerable. That's what game threads are for. :)

Here's the way to look at it from "The Life of (who else?) Brian".

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To clarify what 'no negativity' means in game threads, as it certainly doesn't mean be positive all the time, because, yuck ... I mean who wants to say, 'Yipppeeee!!!! Our pitcher gave up a grand slam! Yay! I'm so happy!' ...

 

Watch the game, comment on the game, shake your head about whatever, get excited about whater, say ****! ****! ****! about whatever, say 'YESSSS!' about whatever, be critical about manager choices as they happen (and not as a retrospective for all time), be depressed if we lose, give kudos when good things happen, and eat chicken when we win ... but stay away from pre-determination of awfulness before it happens, or turning the game thread into an ongoing discussion about why so and so is still on the team and how awful they are, or the FO should've done this or that. We have many discussion threads on many topics ... if you want to go on and on about a particular topic, topic threads are the place for it. Game threads are for real time, real action, at-the-moment discussion, good or bad, not an unloading of should've, would've, could've about the existance and state of the current Twins, and not to vomit all over the place.

 

And if you want to throw in stupid jokes along the way (Chief), or talk about Dick's ties (new member bashbury), or what you're grilling/grilled today (yes, we all know it's chicken but elaborate), or what you're baking while watching the game ... levity and side bars about nothing will either make the good better or the bad tolerable. That's what game threads are for. :)

Speak for yourself. I'm grilling ribs.

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And I'll add over embellishment of your disappointment. If Berrios gives up a two run homer. Don't claim that the entire pitching rotation is garbage.

Yes, please just keep it to Berrios and his silly two run homers..... :)
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Are you sure your cat was laying on your keys for an hour? Or did you simply forget where you put your keys? Or did you forget your cat did feel sorry. Or did you forget that you don't have a cat?

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The Twins blew a plethora of opportunities in Seattle over the weekend. They easily could have won at least 1, maybe even 2 games. They are headed to KC, a place they could very well find some success. However, if the offense sputters like it has, it doesn't matter who they face. The Twins really could use a sweep, but taking at least 2 is necessary. They can't afford to do worse. At all.

 

Fun with Probability:

*Projections via FiveThirtyEight

 

Monday: 50% Win Probability

Tuesday: 55% Twins favorites

Wednesday: 56% Twins favorites

 

Probability of a Twins Sweep: 15.4%

Probability of a Royals Sweep: 9.9%

 

The Twins currently sit with a 16% chance at a playoff berth... mostly powered by the 12% chance of winning the division thanks to Cleveland's run of mediocre baseball.

 

Go Twins, let's get back on track

 

 

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The Twins blew a plethora of opportunities in Seattle over the weekend. They easily could have won at least 1, maybe even 2 games. They are headed to KC, a place they could very well find some success. However, if the offense sputters like it has, it doesn't matter who they face. The Twins really could use a sweep, but taking at least 2 is necessary. They can't afford to do worse. At all.

 

Fun with Probability:

*Projections via FiveThirtyEight

 

Monday: 50% Win Probability

Tuesday: 55% Twins favorites

Wednesday: 56% Twins favorites

 

Probability of a Twins Sweep: 15.4%

Probability of a Royals Sweep: 9.9%

 

The Twins currently sit with a 16% chance at a playoff berth... mostly powered by the 12% chance of winning the division thanks to Cleveland's run of mediocre baseball.

 

Go Twins, let's get back on track

So, 538 is telling us we might win? Or we might lose? I like when I don't know what's gonna happen.
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So, 538 is telling us we might win? Or we might lose? I like when I don't know what's gonna happen

I like probability. I wish I had access to probabilities of more things than just baseball. Making decisions would be much easier.

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Padres designated left-hander Kyle McGrath for assignment to make room for Phil Hughes. McGrath should be better than Rogers. The 25-year-old has a 3.13 ERA. He limited left-handed hitter to an ugly .152/.243/250 line. He has three options remaining.

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Padres designated left-hander Kyle McGrath for assignment to make room for Phil Hughes. McGrath should be better than Rogers. The 25-year-old has a 3.13 ERA. He limited left-handed hitter to an ugly .152/.243/250 line. He has three options remaining.

Interesting move by the Padres. Can't believe he was there worst player on their 40 man. Could be worth a look

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Are you sure your cat was laying on your keys for an hour? Or did you simply forget where you put your keys? Or did you forget your cat did feel sorry. Or did you forget that you don't have a cat?

 

Yes

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