Game Thread 7/26: Minnesota Twins (1-1) @ Chicago White Sox (1-1) 1:10pmCT

[FlauerPauer]

 

I've got a bunch of people coming over for dinner tonight. Firing up the grill soon. Was going to wait to start drinking but with a 4 run lead I might start early. Please don't judge me.

 

Can't drink all day if you don't start in the morning... or I guess in your case today, early afternoon.

 

Got some chuck roast burnt ends in the smoker and bacon wrapped jalapeno chicken bombs on the Weber.

 

What are you making?

[Nine of twelve]

 

I've got a bunch of people coming over for dinner tonight. Firing up the grill soon. Was going to wait to start drinking but with a 4 run lead I might start early. Please don't judge me.

[USAFChief]

 

Maybe he just likes getting "free" watches lol

One for the Thumb!

[twinssporto]

 

Fantastic!

[Matthew Lenz]

Breaking: the Turtle is coming back soon!

 

https://twitter.com/dohyoungpark/status/1287419291361566720

Ohhh goodie

[bighat]

Poor Alex Avila - the only Twin not to bat in the 1st inning, now he's got to face a lefty which is something he almost never does. Interestingly, he faced a lefty in the Twins warm-up game against the Cubs and Morneau was talking about how ridiculous it was because Avila would never face a lefty this season.

[twinssporto]

 

Can't drink all day if you don't start in the morning... or I guess in your case today, early afternoon.

 

Got some chuck roast burnt ends in the smoker and bacon wrapped jalapeno chicken bombs on the Weber.

 

What are you making?

Firing up the Big Green Egg and smoking a prime rib roast. It's hot outside so I might pour a small vodka tonic too.

[snotboogie]

 

I've got a bunch of people coming over for dinner tonight. Firing up the grill soon. Was going to wait to start drinking but with a 4 run lead I might start early.

Hmmmm. You've just given me an idea.

[FlauerPauer]

 

Firing up the Big Green Egg and smoking a prime rib roast. It's hot outside so I might pour a small vodka tonic too.

 

[operation mindcrime]

Nice job Kenta!

[bighat]

Nice inning Maeda, we can get used to this.

[USAFChief]

 

Firing up the Big Green Egg and smoking a prime rib roast. It's hot outside so I might pour a small vodka tonic too.

Take it off just before it hits medium rare.

 

EDIT: Also, just before you hit "too drunk to bring it inside."

[mrtwinsfan]

Mr Morneau, you need to realize we are also Pretty good at watching a game , When they pitched around Eddie , which was obvious trying to get him to chase, Justin goes on a 2 minute rant about it, needs to learn how to condense what your saying, and adjust on the fly,  More than willing to give him a chance cause he does know the game, Little excitement might help also,, think he is trying to hard,  Go Twins

[Matthew Lenz]

Firing up the Big Green Egg and smoking a prime rib roast. It's hot outside so I might pour a small vodka tonic too.

That sounds better than homemade grilled pizza on Naan bread. Wanna trade?

[Nine of twelve]

 

Poor Alex Avila - the only Twin not to bat in the 1st inning, now he's got to face a lefty which is something he almost never does. Interestingly, he faced a lefty in the Twins warm-up game against the Cubs and Morneau was talking about how ridiculous it was because Avila would never face a lefty this season.

That's why Rocco batted Avila ninth.

[USAFChief]

 

Poor Alex Avila - the only Twin not to bat in the 1st inning, now he's got to face a lefty which is something he almost never does. Interestingly, he faced a lefty in the Twins warm-up game against the Cubs and Morneau was talking about how ridiculous it was because Avila would never face a lefty this season.

I'd be OK with Avila facing a lefty because the Twins had knocked out the starter prior to his first AB every time he starts.

[Matthew Lenz]

Nice job Kenta!

Was a little worried about the middle-middle ground all he threw to Abreu. I bet Abreu would like that pitch back!

[thuuuuney]

 

Nice intro. You did in fact write a wrong!

Eager to see the Maeda debut. Hope he makes us forget about that Brusdar what’s-his-name.

And mrtwinsfan, I read that the plan was to put Buxton on the 30-man with no intentention PF him playing in Chicago, but every intention of him starting the next home series.

Happy you enjoyed the write-up and I'm happy we're enjoying a great game! 1,2,3 from Kenta looks good early

[Nine of twelve]

 

Poor Alex Avila - the only Twin not to bat in the 1st inning, now he's got to face a lefty which is something he almost never does. Interestingly, he faced a lefty in the Twins warm-up game against the Cubs and Morneau was talking about how ridiculous it was because Avila would never face a lefty this season.

Ha, the wily veteran knows how to get it done.

[operation mindcrime]

Way to take one for the team Avila!

[Matthew Lenz]

I'd be OK with Avila facing a lefty because the Twins had knocked out the starter prior to his first AB every time he starts.

And he gets on base 100% of the time in 2020

[IndianaTwin]

 

Take it off just before it hits medium rare.

 

EDIT: Also, just before you hit "too drunk to bring it inside."

 

At what temp is a vodka tonic medium rare? 

[FlauerPauer]

Nice duster, Mendick... lol

[USAFChief]

Alex Avila has been on base at least once in every game in his Twins career!

[twinssporto]

 

Take it off just before it hits medium rare.

 

EDIT: Also, just before you hit "too drunk to bring it inside."

125 degree or a BAC. 1.5

[USAFChief]

 

At what temp is a vodka tonic medium rare? 

Yes.

[twinssporto]

 

That sounds better than homemade grilled pizza on Naan bread. Wanna trade?

No. Not really.

[blindeke]

Morneau is so great in the booth, and I love that he can talk about facing the actual players on the field.

[FlauerPauer]

 

That sounds better than homemade grilled pizza on Naan bread. Wanna trade?

 

What toppings are you putting on that bad boy?

[Matthew Lenz]

What toppings are you putting on that bad boy?

I got Italian sausage, green olives, and jalapeños. Wife goes the Hawaiin route with pineapple and bacon.