Game Thread: Twins @ Yankees 3:05pm cdt 5/5/2019 ad

[sampleSizeOfOne]

Since the time of dawn, i have been trying to think of a game thread idea worthy of the epic battle between the financial juggernauts of apple of extraordinary size, and the well raised featherweights of the midwest, a gap in resources only widened by the Aaron Hicks deal. (We flipped a pitcher with them at the last deadline, and got man they call Cave from them? Or was it Austin? I for get, but i don't think either is as memorable))

 

Naturally i don't got one. But they said i should write something anyway. So i shall have mercy and not run too much more. I might get thrown out.

 

It is the first Sunday in May, a month beloved by flowers, Camelot casts, and homonymsters alike. Probably others. And i still have not seen "It happens every springtime" in its entirety.

 

Bonus point. Month first or day first date formats agree today.

 

Frisbee.

 

I mean, Discus.

 

Ah... Discuss!

 

Pitching matchup:

Twins Micheal Pineda ( R)

Yankees Domingo German (R )

 

Line ups to follow.

 

(I know i know... one day i'll lead off with the lineups and y'all won't know what hit you)

[USAFChief]

Gonna need runs today. We have the team for it, so just do it.

[stringer bell]

In case anyone is wondering, the Yankees changed the game time to 4:05 Eastern Time due to a passing weather system.

[Richie the Rally Goat]

 

It is the first Sunday in May, a month beloved by flowers, Camelot casts, and homonymsters alike. Probably others.

I read this as “hornymonsters”, and wondered if they really did like the spring too.

[Blake]

Good morning! (it's still morning where I live. Oh, and get off my lawn!)

[Dave The Dastardly]

 

I read this as “hornymonsters”, and wondered if they really did like the spring too.
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Okay, how did you get a photo of me and the wife?

[Don Walcott]

Start spreading the news . . . we're winning today.

[Don Walcott]

Today, Cleveland started a guy named Cody Anderson who hasn't started an MLB game since 2016. They are now losing 8-0 in the 4th.

[yarnivek1972]

In case anyone is wondering, the Yankees changed the game time to 4:05 Eastern Time due to a passing weather system.

Judging by future radar, 4:05 EDT is probably a realistic start time. However, I estimate only about 2 1/2 hours beyond that until the rain returns for the rest of the night. I suspect it will be a rain shortened game. Getting a lead and maintaining it will be of paramount importance.

[sampleSizeOfOne]

I read this as “hornymonsters”, and wondered if they really did like the spring too.

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I like the way you read.

[Mill1634]

Gonna be interesting to see if we get the entire game in. Go Twins!

 

Pick to click: CJ Cron is going yard

Edited May 5, 2019 by milldaddy35

[BoofBonser]

Tarps are coming off! Let's play ball!

[JustinCB]

In case anyone is wondering, the Yankees changed the game time to 4:05 Eastern Time due to a passing weather system.

Lavelle was wondering...

https://twitter.com/LaVelleNeal/status/1125063243192573952?s=19

Edited May 5, 2019 by JustinCB

[jtkoupal]

A win today would be great! We would distance ourselves more from the Indians, who were routed 10-0 by Seattle this afternoon.

 

However, a win today would also be gravy on what's been a phenomenal week for the Twins, given the opponents. Even with a loss, going 4-3 against the Astros and Yankees in a week is impressive. However, emotionally, I like the sound of 5-2 just a tad better!

 

 

[SwainZag]

Twins lineup:

1. Kepler RF
2. Planco SS
3. Cruz DH
4. Rosario LF
5. Cron 1B
6. Gonzalez 3B
7. Adrianza 2B
8. Castro C
9. Buxton CF
SP Pineda

[ashbury]

Getting a lead and maintaining it will be of paramount importance.

I endorse this strategery in any weather conditions.

[stringer bell]

Chasing Big Mike's off-speed stuff!

[Foghorn Leghorn]

Haven't been able to be nearly as active on here due to life responsibilities, but man this team has been great!! Let's get another W in this overblown little league field! 

[Mill1634]

Gary Sanchez plays like Barry Bonds when he plays the Twins

[h2oface]

"Get in shape to pitch"...... ???? Pineda is in "shape"?

I guess he is not a stickler on fitness, no matter how much time he has to make it happen.

Edited May 5, 2019 by h2oface

[stringer bell]

Three whiffs on pitches out of the zone.

[Mill1634]

big miKKKe

[Foghorn Leghorn]

I'm here for the Pineda revenge game

[Foghorn Leghorn]

Never seen German pitch live, he has electric stuff. This might be a long day for our hitters..

[h2oface]

 

Never seen German pitch live, he has electric stuff. This might be a long day for our hitters..

 

Where are our guys that can be farmed up and pitch like this?

[stringer bell]

Germán looks tough.

[Aggies7]

I cannot wait for Gardner to retire. Always been an absolute pest

[Aggies7]

Pineda not long for this world at this rate

[Aggies7]

Pineda is not good.

[Foghorn Leghorn]

 

Where are our guys that can be farmed up and pitch like this?

I always wonder the same thing, but the fact is the Yankees play with a huge advantage over almost every other team. It's not just in payroll or free agency either, spend tons on their farm system.