Game Thread: Twins @ White Sox, 6/30/19, 1:10pm CST

[Jham]

I'm sure some have commented about how much Thorpe looks like a left-handed Carl Pavano. But it's worth reiterating, and for that reason alone, I'm dubious about his prospect status.

[Squirrel]

Good times!

 

[TwinsCD]

There's a severe weather alert on the scoreboard and yet they're not pulling people off the field and out of the stands.  Seems smart.

[MNT1996]

The 5 inning rule for an official game is so stupid

[Squirrel]

Stay safe!

I’m inside waiting it out. Shoulda brought my rain poncho. Could’ve just stayed in my seat

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

Adrianza is my new favorite fourth outfielder—he knows how to stay out of Buxton’s way!

[Circus Boy]

Rain should end in an hour. We may get to the Chisox bullpen yet!

[Squirrel]

[Squirrel]

Being entertained by organ music. Good times.

[Mr. Brooks]

I'm sure some have commented about how much Thorpe looks like a left-handed Carl Pavano. But it's worth reiterating, and for that reason alone, I'm dubious about his prospect status.

Thorpe having a Pavano like career is near the very top of the spectrum of likely outcomes, and would be a huge success.

[Jerr]

Turn on WCCO for their rain delay coverage. Great baseball talk!

[Nine of twelve]

The extended delay is more likely to favor the Twins than the Whities. Giolito and Thorpe are done for the day so it's bullpen vs bullpen.

[Han Joelo]

Reminds me of possibly my favorite Steven Wright joke: I was sad because I had no shoes until I met a man who had no feet. So I asked him, "Got any shoes you're not using?"

Love it. Mine was a Jack Handey.

[Squirrel]

Do I stay or go?

 

[LaBombo]

 

Do I stay or go?

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Jah.

[Squirrel]

Jah.

I should’ve known better.

[ashbury]

The extended delay is more likely to favor the Twins than the Whities. Giolito and Thorpe are done for the day so it's bullpen vs bullpen.

I'll take Things I Did Not Expect To Hear Said Of The Twins in 2019 Versus Any Team Whatsoever, for $400, Alex.

[jkcarew]

Reminds me of possibly my favorite Steven Wright joke: I was sad because I had no shoes until I met a man who had no feet. So I asked him, "Got any shoes you're not using?"

Knuckle-ballers are always a riot, it seems.

[Dantes929]

 

Funny thing about the Adrianza play: If Gonzo was in RF and Adrianza at 3B, the runner probably would not have tried to stretch to third, because Gonzo's arm is already known. Gonzo could definitely make that throw, maybe even better. 

its not all about arm.   I really liked how hard Adrianza charged that ball and how quickly he got rid of it.   Gonzo does have a good arm but I don't know how he could have done any better on that play.

[Jerr]

 

Do I stay or go?

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[Squirrel]

woohoo ... LaBamba on the organ ...

[diehardtwinsfan]

welp... just jumped on to see the delay. Not a bad debut for Thorpe. Wish the bats could have bailed him out as I'm assuming both pitchers are done for the day. Hopefully we get some late runs so as not to tag him with an L for his start... but really not bad at all.

[Squirrel]

He was up against Giolito. We likely weren’t going to get runs for him unless Gio had a bad day. Didn’t look like that was happening. Thorpe did well for his debut.

[yarnivek1972]

Are they seriously planning to resume this game?

 

Either call it or finish it the next time the Twins are in Chicago. Waiting two plus hours on get away day is beyond dumb.

[Squirrel]

[Squirrel]

Looks like the rain should clear by 6. Since neither team has a game tomorrow I’m guessing we will resume.

[TwinsCD]

 

Are they seriously planning to resume this game?

Either call it or finish it the next time the Twins are in Chicago. Waiting two plus hours on get away day is beyond dumb.

 

Both teams are off tomorrow.  I think Twins have the better opportunity here so let's wait until the city curfew kicks in before abandoning this one....unless the field is unplayable.

[MNT1996]

Twins have the best offense in MLB and they only get 1 position player all star? What a joke. I have no respect for whoever picked the reserves.

[jkcarew]

After 5 innings, only tie games get suspended, right? I think the Twins are lucky at this point that neither team plays tomorrow...and Chicago doesn’t have any travel either...play next at home on Tuesday.

[yarnivek1972]

Looks like the rain should clear by 6. Since neither team has a game tomorrow I’m guessing we will resume.

So, say they start at 6:30. Figure another 1 1/2 to 2 hours. So, maybe they are on the plane at 11. 3 hour flight. Even with the time change they get to their hotel by 1 or so. Keep in mind most of them were at the ballpark by 9 or 10 this morning. This game should have been called an hour ago. Are there even 50 people in the stadium?

 

South side at night? What could go wrong.