Game Thread: Twins vs Nationals, 9/11 @ 6:40 PM

[bighat]

Say what you will about Eddie, none of this would be a problem if Perez was a good pitcher. He's bad and the Twins really had no chance running him out on the mound today against Strasburg.

[stringer bell]

 

That about answers the “I’d like to see Rosario in right” question, I’d say. That should be an error in Rosario. Really costly.

He's missed them in left like that too. Eddie's fielding has gone backwards the last two years.

[VATwinsFan]

And Arraez just keeps on a hitting'.

 

I'd say he is a keeper.

[stringer bell]

 

Say what you will about Eddie, none of this would be a problem if Perez was a good pitcher. He's bad and the Twins really had no chance running him out on the mound today against Strasburg.

Not trying to argue, but he's one game away from 2 hits in 6 innings against Boston. He's not consistent, for sure, but he has enough stuff to get MLB batters out. That makes it more frustrating, I guess.

[VATwinsFan]

Polanco-mania!!!!!!!!!!!

[Squirrel]

Yah, baby!

 

[ashbury]

POLANCO!!!!

[PDX Twin]

If Eddie somehow manages to make that catch, it's tied.

[stringer bell]

Hmmmm, subtract three and it's a tie game.

[jimbo92107]

Didn't that same thing happen last night, after Morneau said the Twins could use a home run, Garver blasted one out? 

 

Keep putting in the requests, Justin!

[Mike Sixel]

On the plus side, this should reduce the chance Perez is back next year. Or that he starts a playoff game.

[FlauerPauer]

 

It's the constant focus that I find wearing. Can't really do it. There are many reasons I would not make a good Official Scorer, but constant focus would likewise be #1 in that job too. "Wasn't watching" is a poor excuse.

 

So if you enjoyed it, why haven't you sought out amateur opportunities?

 

Eh, I have other things that I'd rather do, such as coaching. I coach modified basketball. I'm a teacher, so sometimes I have long days. Going fishing, going to Syracuse basketball games, watching Islanders hockey, barbecuing/smoking food, and spending time with friends and family are important to me to keep sane from dealing with 14/15 year old's all day. Hoping to umpire modfied/high school baseball this spring. There's only so many hours in a week.

 

I only did it once, and it was fun, but I don't know if the fun would last if it was a full time job. Nor did I say, I was good! lol

[Aggies7]

Just getting no help from anyone who Cleveland plays, outside of the White Sox.

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

A delayed Kapow, but still...

[John Kelsey]

 

He's missed them in left like that too. Eddie's fielding has gone backwards the last two years.

 

Three actually, he had his worst defensive season in 2017. 

[bighat]

Cruz now 2-19 in the past 5 games. No RBI.

 

Twins don't need him to get hot. They just need him to get normal.

[bighat]

 

 

On the plus side, this should reduce the chance Perez is back next year. Or that he starts a playoff game.

 

I'd say the chances of Perez returning to the Twins is 0.001%. They know what they've got, and they can find someone who can pitch better for much less. I don't think we'll see him pitch more than an inning or two in any playoff game, if the Twins make the playoffs.

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

Cruz now 2-19 in the past 5 games. No RBI.

 

Twins don't need him to get hot. They just need him to get normal.

Or just his wrist

[Danchat]

[nicksaviking]

Forgive me if it’s been covered already, by why in the hell are the Angels playing a 5:00 PST game for Cleveland? They aren’t even playing tomorrow.

[bighat]

 

 

Hmmmm, subtract three and it's a tie game.

 

On the flip side, subtract that throw in Boston and the Twins lead over Cleveland is 4 games instead of 5. Eddie taketh away, but he did also giveth.

[nicksaviking]

How good would Robbie Ray, Mike Minor, or Marcus Stroman look in the rotation right now?

Eh, maybe Minor. The other two only have faces a mother could love.

[FlauerPauer]

 

Eh, maybe Minor. The other two only have faces a mother could love.

 

Ha! How many athletes are ugly people? Judge, Blake Griffin... who else. I can't really think of many more.

[nicksaviking]

I'd say the chances of Perez returning to the Twins is 0.001%. They know what they've got, and they can find someone who can pitch better for much less. I don't think we'll see him pitch more than an inning or two in any playoff game, if the Twins make the playoffs.

Well prior to the second inning I would have put it at 50%. He’d been pretty good four of his last five starts.

 

This rotation has been a roller coaster all year and we got three weeks left. We don’t watch out and he could still be starting game one.

[nicksaviking]

Ha! How many athletes are ugly people? Judge, Blake Griffin... who else. I can't really think of many more.

I was raised to look at the inner beauty. What’s within the wallet is what really matters.

[VATwinsFan]

Wade walks.  Imagine that.

[FlauerPauer]

Provus and Gladden talking about how the Nats haven't won a playoff series in 10 years or so. How many times have the Twins won a playoff series in 20 years? Wouldn't make that a point of conversation if I were them.

[bighat]

Wade the Walk Machine.

 

[Mike Sixel]

Well prior to the second inning I would have put it at 50%. He’d been pretty good four of his last five starts.

 

This rotation has been a roller coaster all year and we got three weeks left. We don’t watch out and he could still be starting game one.

You don't pay real money for a number five starter.