Game Thread: Twins @ Tampa 4:10 PM PST (6:10PM CDT) 5/30/2019

[Blake]

 

I'm back to civilization after a brief trip into the Boundary Waters...It was a rough trip: Too much rain, cold, wind, bourbon and bears.  However, I did make it back and looking forward to a game on the TV tonight versus the radio. I had to pry my rain gear off with a crowbar yesterday but I'm mostly in good health overall.  Thanks for all the notes of encouragement while away on my adventure.

 

Go Twins! 

Note of encouragement implies we knew you were gone and missed you.

[ashbury]

So wait a moment. The Twins didnt play Wednesday and it's called an "off day".

 

But if a player has a really bad game, it's referred to as an "off day". But it cant really be an off day because he participated.

 

I'm so confused!

Flesh this out to 500 words, and then see if RandBall's Stu will act as your agent for getting paid.

[Dantes929]

 

This team doesn't have a getaway lineup, IMO.
It almost feels dirty, how deep this roster is, offensively.
I've never seen anything like it in this town. Even when we've had relatively good offenses in the past, they were always top heavy.
Remembering lineups that included guys like Drew Butera, and Matt Tolbert batting second seem like a bad dream now.
I'm just going to enjoy it while it lasts, whether that's 10 days or 10 years.

Its the opposite side of the coin to three years ago where everyone was so bad the really, really obvious choice for the all star game was our utility infielder.    Everyone else was having career worst years to that point.     In this case, every player except Cruz (still better than his average year) and Gonzalez are having their best or 2nd best year of their career.    Some by as much as .200 OPS points.     Some of it is just happenstance that can't last and some of it is players coming of age.    In any case, in the future, when some one says how can you trot the same players out there every year and expect different results this team is the answer.     Polanco, Rosario, Buxton, Sano, Kepler, Castro, Garver, have all been on the team in the past.     Its just all coming up roses right now.     Hitting can be as contagious as not hitting.

[ashbury]

Very happy and relieved to see Byron Buxton's name in the starting lineup.

[twinssporto]

 

Note of encouragement implies we knew you were gone and missed you.

Is it a bad sign if my wife didn't send notes of encouragement? Wait. Sorry....this is a Minnesota Twins site not Dear Abby.

 

Apologies.

[Craig Arko]

Hello, Bert.

[ashbury]

Hello, Bert.

Hi, Ernie.

 

[TribeAZ13]

Hola, my Minnesotian (??) baseball lovers... Tribe taking 2 of 3 at fenway and scoring almost 30 in the series is a glimmer that were still a mlb team with champion pedigree... u guys wont lose games, so its moot i suppose..random note, does Mike Trout have to eat new born babies to have his WAR not increase after each game?  Trout is hands down the best position player has been for 3-4 years now...but this dude was scorching to start the year, but since May 2nd, he hit .233 for the month,six doubles, with 5 homers and 14 RBI...i mean,this is the definition of what an average player puts up...yet his WAR continues to be first.  there is no justification and it bugs me each yr... Ramirez and Lindor have been FAR more productive from any advanced metric vs Trout but Trout still has to lead...figured u all would be interested bc of Polanco and him having same WAR despite markedly better numbers vs trout.. thoughts?

[TribeAZ13]

 

Hola, my Minnesotian (??) baseball lovers... Tribe taking 2 of 3 at fenway and scoring almost 30 in the series is a glimmer that were still a mlb team with champion pedigree... u guys wont lose games, so its moot i suppose..random note, does Mike Trout have to eat new born babies to have his WAR not increase after each game?  Trout is hands down the best position player has been for 3-4 years now...but this dude was scorching to start the year, but since May 2nd, he hit .233 for the month,six doubles, with 5 homers and 14 RBI...i mean,this is the definition of what an average player puts up...yet his WAR continues to be first.  there is no justification and it bugs me each yr... Ramirez and Lindor have been FAR more productive from any advanced metric vs Trout but Trout still has to lead...figured u all would be interested bc of Polanco and him having same WAR despite markedly better numbers vs trout.. thoughts?

oh, and SS and CF are 'premium positions' but polanco is hitting 60 points better, but his obp is poultry for an average that high...Jorge is a good one, however i think any objective baseball person would agree Lindor is and has been the best SS for 3+ years now...missed first 20 games and hes still 2nd in all our offensive categories ha..hope jorge can remain elite status.  hes impressive..most folks would list the same 5-6 guys if asked who the best five players in baseball are...love the talent in our game currently!

[Mr. Brooks]

Hola, my Minnesotian (??) baseball lovers... Tribe taking 2 of 3 at fenway and scoring almost 30 in the series is a glimmer that were still a mlb team with champion pedigree... u guys wont lose games, so its moot i suppose..random note, does Mike Trout have to eat new born babies to have his WAR not increase after each game? Trout is hands down the best position player has been for 3-4 years now...but this dude was scorching to start the year, but since May 2nd, he hit .233 for the month,six doubles, with 5 homers and 14 RBI...i mean,this is the definition of what an average player puts up...yet his WAR continues to be first. there is no justification and it bugs me each yr... Ramirez and Lindor have been FAR more productive from any advanced metric vs Trout but Trout still has to lead...figured u all would be interested bc of Polanco and him having same WAR despite markedly better numbers vs trout.. thoughts?

Mike Trout has a 158 sOPS+ in May (.972 OPS). So those numbers for May that you post are not "average", they are exactly 58% better than league average for the same time period.

[TribeAZ13]

 

Mike Trout has a 158 sOPS+ in May (.972 OPS). So those numbers for May that you post are not "average", they are exactly 58% better than league average for the same time period.

cool, ur the first rude person ive met on this board... congrats...I fully understand advanced analytics...in fact i have an actual degree in statistics! but my point is trout never drops in war..ever...and peripherals aside, his regular numbers are average..period..thanks for stayin polite mr brooks

[TribeAZ13]

 

cool, ur the first rude person ive met on this board... congrats...I fully understand advanced analytics...in fact i have an actual degree in statistics! but my point is trout never drops in war..ever...and peripherals aside, his regular numbers are average..period..thanks for stayin polite mr brooks

I love Trout for the record as i clearly stated...its shameful he plays a lineup with no protection, which helps his advanced numbers in fact..but pt is, hes not like this cut above the 2-5 best players in baseball...U guys have awesome fans on here, i enjoy this board more than tribes...hope to chat more

[TribeAZ13]

Who is your guys' pitching coach? Martin Perez, a 7-8 year veteran who has barely been a 4th or 5th starter his WHOLE career, now getting K's, reduced BB drastically, and is an All star if it started today...incredible job...why we miss Mickey Calloway so much when he took the Mets skipper role...amazing transformation

[ScrapTheNickname]

http://www.uglystudios.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/800px-DSC_0336-langham-dome.jpg

I knew domes were ugly, but please!

[ScrapTheNickname]

And ... however you feel about Hooters, we must gaze at the word for 3 continuous hours.

[ScrapTheNickname]

And "TB." Isn't that short for Tuberculosis? What is it with Florida teams!?

 

I'll stop now.

[drock2190]

 

cool, ur the first rude person ive met on this board... congrats...I fully understand advanced analytics...in fact i have an actual degree in statistics! but my point is trout never drops in war..ever...and peripherals aside, his regular numbers are average..period..thanks for stayin polite mr brooks

 

You might have a degree in statistics but you certainly don't have a degree in grammar!

 

Welcome though  

[70charger]

Now now. I know it's a game thread, but let's not get snippy.

[ScrapTheNickname]

 

cool, ur the first rude person ive met on this board... congrats...I fully understand advanced analytics...in fact i have an actual degree in statistics! but my point is trout never drops in war..ever...and peripherals aside, his regular numbers are average..period..thanks for stayin polite mr brooks

I do not like this.

[TribeAZ13]

 

You might have a degree in statistics but you certainly don't have a degree in grammar!

do you see some spelling errors or something? i won two of those suckers in school. spelling bees.  or are u actually trying to criticize my abbreviations like 'u'....  did i say something to offend you..ive been nothing but pleasant to your members, but you're the first one to throw petty (and kinda false, too) insults my way...i root for the twins...maybe u had a bad day at work... 

[TribeAZ13]

 

Now now. I know it's a game thread, but let's not get snippy.

appreciate it 70...im like, wow...this is new.. how you doing? good Memorial day??

[Blake]

 

Flesh this out to 500 words, and then see if RandBall's Stu will act as your agent for getting paid.

Thanks for adding the lineups.

[Don Walcott]

Morton looks really good so far.

[TribeAZ13]

 

I do not like this.

I love lamp

[TribeAZ13]

 

Morton looks really good so far.

He is another guy who was given awful coaching in Pittsburg and then Houston told him to use his heater primarily and he went from barely a starter to being a legit #2... hes a solid arm for sure

[TribeAZ13]

 

He is another guy who was given awful coaching in Pittsburg and then Houston told him to use his heater primarily and he went from barely a starter to being a legit #2... hes a solid arm for sure

Just as i post this ur announcer said, another fastball... that is what he does now..hits corners with a solid Fastball and uses the curve far less...so who is your guys pitching coach??

[Don Walcott]

Dick is trying to trill the rrs in Arraez. It’s not coming off well.

[TribeAZ13]

 

or even in Pacific time?

That is why you're the Chief, chief....lol.  You moderated the heck out of that incorrect adverb. lol

[jkcarew]

Weird lineup coming out of an off day. If it works, it’s great.

[bighat]

Dick really has problems pronouncing "Arraez".

 

Are - eye - yes.

 

Not

Are - eyes.