Game Thread: Twins vs. Royals, 8/16/20, 1:10PM CT

[Vanimal46]

“If Dobnak keeps his pitches down, heh, your troubles are behind you. If Dobnak’s pitches are anywhere else, get the women and children out of the first 10 rows in the OF.”

 

- Dark Star

[Mill1634]

We play the Royals for 3 MORE games next weekend? WTF kind of scheduling is that MLB

[Vanimal46]

Kansas City’s pitcher definitely gets asked for his ID to enter an 18+ nightclub.

[Aggies7]

We play the Royals for 3 MORE games next weekend? WTF kind of scheduling is that MLB

Well, it was SUPPOSED to be a really easy schedule. Or so we were led to believe

[USAFChief]

 

We play the Royals for 3 MORE games next weekend? WTF kind of scheduling is that MLB

Pandemic scheduling. 

[MNT1996]

If there's another week of this anemic offense I think the Twins should start looking at replacement hitting coaches 

[USAFChief]

I don't think Buxton has hit a fair ball to the right of second base all year.

[PDX Twin]

 

If there's another week of this anemic offense I think the Twins should start looking at replacement hitting coaches 

 

If there's another week of hitting like this, the Twins are sellers at the deadline.

[Aggies7]

Did they change the ball for this season? I know they talked about that last year

[Vanimal46]

So clever, calling the taxi squad ‘Uber squad’ with Dobnak on the mound, Dick... how’d you come up with that?

[Vanimal46]

Did they change the ball for this season? I know they talked about that last year

I don’t think so. Pretty sure it’s still juiced

[Aggies7]

I don’t think so. Pretty sure it’s still juiced

Yikes, I was hoping for an excuse

[stringer bell]

More than most, Dobnak is very tough when he's ahead on the count, but he can't afford to be throwing his stuff when he's behind in the count. The 3-1 pitch to Gordon was a great example.If memory serves, that was the case versus the Yanks in the playoff game.

[Mill1634]

Avila is a top 5 backup Catcher in the MLB

[stringer bell]

Kepler--when he was promoted, I expected him to develop into a consistent .300 hitter with 15-25 homer power. The BA hasn't developed like that, but he's got more power and he gets his share of walks. It is frustrating to see him go through long stretches where he makes so many outs.

[USAFChief]

Mrs Chief and I will be celebrating our 40th wedding anniversary this winter. It's been a good run, but Mrs Chief has been feeling, neglected. So neglected, I reluctantly agreed to go with her to a marriage therapist.

 

We sat down at our first appointment, and after a period of introductions and a little uneasiness, Mrs Chief suddenly let loose.

 

"No communication, lack of passion, lack of intimacy, blah blah blah." She went on for a good 15 minutes.

 

When she finally paused for breath, the therapist got up from behind his desk, walked over to Mrs Chief, took her by both hands and raised her to her feet, and kissed her long and hard, right on the mouth.

 

He then looked at me, and told me, "This is what your wife needs, sir. At least five days a week. Do you think you can make that happen?"
 

"Well," I replied, "I dunno. I mean, I can drop her off here Tuesdays and Thursdays, but I play golf Monday and Wednesdays, and Friday mornings I bowl."

[USAFChief]

 

Kepler--when he was promoted, I expected him to develop into a consistent .300 hitter with 15-25 homer power. The BA hasn't developed like that, but he's got more power and he gets his share of walks. It is frustrating to see him go through long stretches where he makes so many outs.

A week or so of HOF level play, then a month of meh. Rinse, lather, repeat.

[USAFChief]

Twins offense, circa Aug 2020: BB, WP, balk, gound out RBI.

[twinssporto]

 

What time should I be there for the ribs/slaw/corn and beer, 'sporto?

Not sure...Fighting the smoker right now. Trying to keep it under 240 but she's spiking on me. Ribs might get done early tonight. Guess I'll start drinking beer early too.

[stringer bell]

Two high-tights to Cruz and then Nelson sends one right back at him.

 

 

I'm sure it is coincidental.

[twinssporto]

I'd love to tell you all a good Covid 19 joke but it may take you up to 14 days to get it.

[USAFChief]

 

I'd love to tell you all a good Covid 19 joke but it may take you up to 14 days to get it.

AKA the "Ashbury joke response sydrome."

[USAFChief]

 

Not sure...Fighting the smoker right now. Trying to keep it under 240 but she's spiking on me. Ribs might get done early tonight. Guess I'll start drinking beer early too.

Well, timing is key when smoking flesh, to be sure. To be on the safe side, I start drinking beer prior to starting the smoker, and keep it up until after the last morsel is consumed.

 

I've had pretty good luck with that method.

[USAFChief]

Great AB, Miguel.

[PDX Twin]

 

Not sure...Fighting the smoker right now. Trying to keep it under 240 but she's spiking on me. Ribs might get done early tonight. Guess I'll start drinking beer early too.

 

I've never used a smoker (since I don't eat meat) but that temp is a little different than what we're used to. We installed a new wood-fired pizza oven as of last summer: it cooks best when the interior roof temp is ~1150.

[Mill1634]

Buxton just missed that. Twins have hit the ball hard all day. Need to breakthrough in the 5th before Singer comes out

[twinssporto]

 

Well, timing is key when smoking flesh, to be sure. To be on the safe side, I start drinking beer prior to starting the smoker, and keep it up until after the last morsel is consumed.

 

I've had pretty good luck with that method.

Thanks. Trying that method now.

[twinssporto]

61 pitches thru 5 innings for Randy. Nice!  

 

Odorizzi would be at 85+

[Diesel]

Offense needs to give Dobby some runs. Hope Rocco lets him got to 90-100 pitches if he keeps on cruising

[stringer bell]

The way Dobnak is pitching, he should be able to go 7 or 8 (I probably just jinxed him!). I wonder if Rocco will trust him to go deeper. It is getting to the point where he should.