Game Thread: Twins vs. Cleveland 7/31 @ 7:10 PM CT

[yarnivek1972]

The Dodgers took care of that by sending Logan Forsythe back to the Twins. Get excited!

He can’t hit or field. Pass. I’d rather evaluate Austudillo at the MLB level.

[operation mindcrime]

Question for the intern. What is like to work with vanimal?

It's probably similar to working for Harvey Weinstein!

[Vanimal46]

Lol, your MoY...

 

[lukeduke1980]

 

Do the Twins even have enough infielders to play the game today, or are they just going to forfeit?

Well Rosey can play anywhere

[Mike Sixel]

 

Lol, your MoY...

 

Not exactly into playing rookies and development. He's the wrong manager for this team, imo.

[Vanimal46]

Not exactly into playing rookies and development. He's the wrong manager for this team, imo.

The FO is going to make that crystal clear to Pohlad with these moves and MoY showing zero interest in working with young players.

[Han Joelo]

Here's a question:  What if these guys do the unthinkable, and claw back into it anyway?  Does the FO dumpster dive on the waiver wire?

 

I'll hang up now and check the standings in two weeks.

[Mike Sixel]

I'd seriously consider picking up Brad Miller, if he can play 2B at all and is an ok clubhouse guy......though if he could play 2B at all, why would MILW cut him? I'm confused.

[wsnydes]

Lol, your MoY...

 

https://twitter.com/MikeBerardino/status/1024405436592730112?s=19

This says so many things on so many levels that I'm wondering if I'm somehow stuck in Inception. Edited July 31, 2018 by wsnydes

[wsnydes]

Good to see Garver get rewarded for his recent fine play and heroics yesterday...

[Mike Sixel]

I'd like Morrison and Grossman off the roster.

 

Grossman is not part of a winning team next year, let's see if Wade is. If not, then you 100% know you need to sign a 1B (you can't count on Buxton).

 

Morrison is not part of the present or future. Call up the new guy, or Rooker (it's not going to hurt his development, imo)......

 

I don't see either happening.

[wsnydes]

Van, I've got an unrelated to most everything question. Why were there so many Texans up on the North Shore of Superior this past weekend? I started questioning whether I went the wrong direction on I-35.

[Mike Sixel]

Van, if you had a kid, would you want her to be a sports' fan?

[yarnivek1972]

The FO is going to make that crystal clear to Pohlad with these moves and MoY showing zero interest in working with young players.

 

I think it was June when I said that I can envision a scenario of Falvey going into Pohlad’s office and saying “We tried it with your guy, and here we are. Again. Decision time sir. Him or me.”

[VATwinsFan]

Fun stats:     Rosario is 12 for 30 (.400) against Bauer, Mauer is 13 for 40 (.325), Kid Blitzkrieg is 7 for 23 (.304), and Sano is....2 for 24 (.083).

Edited July 31, 2018 by VATwinsFan

[VATwinsFan]

More fun stats:      Kipnis and Gomes are both hitting .444 against Gibson, Lindor a measly .370, and Encarnacion an sub-standard .318.

Edited July 31, 2018 by VATwinsFan

[bighat]

Would love to see the Twins rise up and steal one tonight!

[Vanimal46]

Van, I've got an unrelated to most everything question. Why were there so many Texans up on the North Shore of Superior this past weekend? I started questioning whether I went the wrong direction on I-35.

Was there an event going on? Those are smart Texans taking a break from 100 degree heat!

[wsnydes]

Was there an event going on? Those are smart Texans taking a break from 100 degree heat!

No events that I was aware of. I'm pretty sure, but not completely positive, that they weren't there to see my wife and I.

 

Perfect weather up there this past weekend. 75-80 degrees and sunny, no humidity or wind. It was harder than usual to head home.

[Squirrel]

Not exactly into playing rookies and development. He's the wrong manager for this team, imo.

Ive said that since he was a candidate for the job.

[Squirrel]

 

I'll hang up now and check the standings in two weeks.

I think that’s the best solution.

[sampleSizeOfOne]

Would love to see the Twins rise up and steal one tonight!

Steal?

 

I hope we claim it as ours and own in good standing, rebuffing any contrasting claim with bat, leather, fleetness of foot, and a keen eye. Not necessarily in that order.

[Squirrel]

Can I say **** on here? Well, I’m going to because ****, my vertigo has returned. Dizzy, nauseous motion sickness while being absolutely still is so much ****ing fun.

[sampleSizeOfOne]

And the ups are alined...

 

Indians

Trevor Bauer ( R)

 

1. Francisco Lindor (S) SS

2. Michael Brantley (L) LF

3. Jose Ramirez (S) 3B

4. Edwin Encarnacion ( R) DH

5. Yonder Alonso (L) 1B

6. Melky Cabrera (S) RF

7. Jason Kipnis (L) 2B

8. Roberto Perez ( R) C

9. Greg Allen (S) CF

 

Twins

Kyle Gibson (R )

 

1. Joe Mauer (L) 1B

2. Eddie Rosario (L) LF

3. Jorge Polanco (S) SS

4. Logan Morrison (L) DH

5. Max Kepler (L) RF

6. Miguel Sano (R ) 3B

7. Ehire Adrianza (S) 2B

8. Jake Cave (L) CF

9. Bobby Wilson ( R) C

 

Gametime Forecast: 82°F • Clear • 0% PoP

 

Edited because i missed a righty...

Edited July 31, 2018 by sampleSizeOfOne

[mikeee]

break out the vodka!!!!!!!

[sampleSizeOfOne]

Can I say **** on here? Well, I’m going to because ****, my vertigo has returned. Dizzy, nauseous motion sickness while being absolutely still is so much ****ing fun.

Fun, eh... this must be that thing what is known as sarcasm...

 

I hope it passes back where it come from and doesn't bother ya again.

[wsnydes]

Can I say **** on here? Well, I’m going to because ****, my vertigo has returned. Dizzy, nauseous motion sickness while being absolutely still is so much ****ing fun.

I'm no doctor, but I don't think watching this team will help at all.

[VATwinsFan]

Tyler Austin with a HR in his second AB this evening in Rochester.  I'd say that's a good sign.

Edited August 1, 2018 by VATwinsFan

[TwinsCD]

 

Do the Twins even have enough infielders to play the game today, or are they just going to forfeit?

 

Rosie looked like a capable 3rd sacker in Beantown the other nite.

[TwinsCD]

 

Gametime Forecast: 82°F • Clear • 0% PoP
 

 

Doesn't say much for your confidence in home runs tonite.  Oh wait, that stands for precipitation.  Nevermind.