Game Thread: Twins @ CHI 5:10 PM PDT (7:10 PM CST) 7/25/2019

[Blake]

After the Twins won the home run battle against the Yankees, but lost the war, I was in a bit of a funk. However, with liberal application of Dr. J., I was able to put things behind me and look forward to the series against the Sox.

 

 

*Yes, I've already used the image. However, recycling is in and, what part of "funk" don't you understand?

 

Now the Twins face off against a team, the White Sox, that is in "rebuilding" mode. However, in looking at the Sox fielding stats, it appears the coaching staff needs to be rebuilt too.

 

 

*The above really has nothing to do with errors, but, still it's fun to watch. And, it's about the only time Harrelson is worth listening to.

 

Because more Harrelson distress is always better, here's an encore:

 

 

According to this article, http://twinsdaily.com/_/minnesota-twins-news/minnesota-twins/series-preview-no-one-team-should-lack-all-that-power-r8143, the Sox have some issues, (Don't forget the agreed upon amount for promoting your article, Mr. Braun!) beyond being unable to catch the ball.

 

With that, some random stuff that may or may not be worth thinking about:

 

1. If a ball crosses the plate, and the ump doesn't see it, is it truly a strike?

2. Conversely, if the ball is out of the zone, and the ump calls it a strike, is it truly a strike?

3. Is it possible baseball has Shrodinger's cat combining with the Heisenburg uncertainty principle when it comes to umpires calling balls and strikes?

4. "If a ball crosses the zone, and the location cannot be correctly observed due to the speed, is it possible to determine if the ball is truly within the strike zone?"

 

Pitching for the Twins:

 

Jose Berrios

 

Pitching for the White Sox:

 

Lucas Giolito

 

5. Play ball!

 

 

[Blake]

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Thank you and don't forget to tip the ballboy on your way out.

 

Thank you.

 

Mr. Heisenberg

[Blake]

Game Tread? Really?

 

Sigh.

[nicksaviking]

I was going to change the title to reflect that the team is playing Chicago, not KC, but I think it might be better this way as it makes it clear that neither organization is worth our time and effort.

 

Tread, obviously is a nice touch as well.

[Blake]

 

I was going to change the title to reflect that the team is playing Chicago, not KC, but I think it might be better this way as it makes it clear that neither organization is worth our time and effort.

 

Tread, obviously is a nice touch as well.

Please do change. I can't believe I got it right in the body and got it wrong in the title.

 

Maybe I need to retire.

[nicksaviking]

 

Please do change. I can't believe I got it right in the body and got it wrong in the title.

 

Maybe I need to retire.

 

If I must. Is there another derogatory but still family friendly word you'd like me to insert instead of CHI?

[Blake]

 

If I must. Is there another derogatory but still family friendly word you'd like me to insert instead of CHI?

Well, there's...oh, wait, you said family friendly..hmmm...nope, that won't do...

 

I guess not.

[Blake]

By the way, I highly recommend watching the "walk off" video all the way through. There's an absolute peach of a web gem within.

[nicksaviking]

I still preferred the 2nd video with the sox bungling the infield fly. I like how each passing minute sees a new level of decline in Hawk's mental state because of the error.

[PDX Twin]

Interesting article from a Yankees' blog. It seems that we've gotten some attention even if we lost the series.

 

https://www.pinstripealley.com/2019/7/25/8928988/twins-yankees-red-sox-superteams-american-league

 

(Note: I found this with NewsNow, a terrific site for keeping track of everything published on the Internet relating to the Twins ... or any other team for that matter. Twins news feed is at https://www.newsnow.co.uk/h/Sport/US+Sports/MLB/AL+Central/Minnesota+Twins.)

 

Update: Another article about Twins power from the NYT.

 

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/25/sports/baseball/minnesota-twins-home-runs-record.html

[Utah Twins Fan]

Any word on Buxton or if they have DFA”d Cave yet after last nights performance. Hopefully it’s Eddie in LF Max in CF and Gonzo in RF can’t let any of these games slip away again CWS.

[Squirrel]

Any word on Buxton or if they have DFA”d Cave yet after last nights performance. Hopefully it’s Eddie in LF Max in CF and Gonzo in RF can’t let any of these games slip away again CWS.

From what I read Buxton would be with the team on this road trip but not sure exactly when he’d be reinstated.

[TheMatt]

C'mon fellers. Lets put the "wins" back in Twins *clap *clap *clap

[Musk21]

https://twitter.com/DanHayesMLB/status/1154497866695663616

 

Twins have also called back up Sean Poppen to replace Smeltzer.

 

[Musk21]

1 Max Kepler RF
2 Jorge Polanco SS
3 Nelson Cruz DH
4 Eddie Rosario LF
5 Mitch Garver C
6 Luis Arraez 3B
7 Miguel Sano 1B
8 Jonathan Schoop 2B
9 Byron Buxton CF

 

 

1 Leury Garcia RF
2 Jon Jay LF
3 Jose Abreu 1B
4 Yoan Moncada 3B
5 Ryan Goins SS
6 James McCann C
7 A.J. Reed DH
8 Yolmer Sanchez 2B
9 Adam Engel CF

[diehardtwinsfan]

 

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Thank you and don't forget to tip the ballboy on your way out.

 

Thank you.

 

Mr. Heisenberg

 

It's OK to harm cats. They are most certainly plotting to harm you.

[diehardtwinsfan]

all time favorite Harrelson moment was his reaction when Thome hit that walk off blast...

[PDX Twin]

 

all time favorite Harrelson moment was his reaction when Thome hit that walk off blast...

 

He was a hideous announcer, no doubt. But since I'm an old guy, my favorite Harrelson moments were the 67 times he struck out against the Twins!

[sampleSizeOfOne]

Huzzah for Buxton!

 

Bet we were just being nice and not upstaging Hicks...

[yarnivek1972]

Game Tread? Really?

 

Sigh.

Well, the Twins have been treading water for 5 weeks or so...

[yarnivek1972]

all time favorite Harrelson moment was his reaction when Thome hit that walk off blast...

My favorite was the Carlos Lee drive that Torii Hunter brought back.

 

Harrelson: Stretch, stretch, you can put it on the board...

Paciorek: Oh no...

[nicksaviking]

Any word on Buxton or if they have DFA”d Cave yet after last nights performance. Hopefully it’s Eddie in LF Max in CF and Gonzo in RF can’t let any of these games slip away again CWS.

Cave still has options so there’s no need to DFA him unless it’s out of spite.

[sampleSizeOfOne]

Cave still has options so there’s no need to DFA him unless it’s out of spite.

Well...

 

Sometimes you will find yourself out of sprite.

 

But you still have options.

 

What do think of 7up?

[PDX Twin]

 

What do think of 7up?

 

What inning? Sounds like a Twins-Yankees score.

[nicksaviking]

Well...

Sometimes you will find yourself out of sprite.

But you still have options.

What do think of 7up?

It’s a way better mixer.

[diehardtwinsfan]

 

It’s a way better mixer.

 

Real drinkers don't do mixers... Tequilla on the rocks tonight.

[LVTwinsfan]

After the worst homestand of the season the Twins have a chance to make up ground. Pitching is still a big concern and if they stand pat with what they have, they won’t make it. Berrios needs to pitch like an ace tonight, to give us fans something to believe in. Its time to stop losing ground. Stay alive and stay in first . Go Twins!! Magic number is still 60.

[Mr. Brooks]

I agree. Berrios isn't quite an ace yet, but if he wants to become one, this is where aces step up and take over a game.

[Bomba2026]

Do you think the Yanks will bring THEIR Umps with them in October? Hmmmmmm

[Squirrel]

 

all time favorite Harrelson moment was his reaction when Thome hit that walk off blast...

 

You say it ... you post it ... come on, diehard ... where's the video???