Game Thread "Slowly I Turned..." Twins vs Astros 7:10pm cdt 6/11/2021 ad

[AceWrigley]

Where did the Major League players go? C'mon.

[IndianaTwin]

1 minute ago, singlesoverwalks said:

Sanó is pretty solid at first. He has a lot more arm than most first basemen. And did you know that, per Statcast, he has median sprint speed?

When he made the move to 1B, I noted that he was following the defensive progression of Pujols and to a lesser extent, Cabrera. Signed as SS/3B type, outgrew the position, moved to 3B and then to 1B full time. That athleticism helped turn Pujols into a Gold Glover, and Sano has that as well.

I don't know if Sano will get that far, but to me, it's within the realm of possibility.

[AceWrigley]

Maybe I should call out others for their defense. ?

[Aggies7]

The one true hallmark of every bad team is the complete inability to capitalize on momentum. Unreal win last night, jump out to a couple 2 run leads tonight...and now we’re behind this inning without giving up a hit.

[AceWrigley]

1 minute ago, IndianaTwin said:

When he made the move to 1B, I noted that he was following the defensive progression of Pujols and to a lesser extent, Cabrera. Signed as SS/3B type, outgrew the position, moved to 3B and then to 1B full time. That athleticism helped turn Pujols into a Gold Glover, and Sano has that as well.

I don't know if Sano will get that far, but to me, it's within the realm of possibility.

Sano can be quite agile for being so large. I think if wanted to be a great defensive 1B man he could become one.

[AceWrigley]

Duffy: 22 pitches to get 2 outs

[AceWrigley]

"Night Light" Gordon to lead off.

[insagt1]

This mess is completely on Duffy. The wild pitch cost the run...but the walk and hit batter didn't help. Has to drive a manager nuts when his bullpen comes in to shut things down and instead, they can't throw strikes.

[USAFChief]

2 minutes ago, Aggies7 said:

The one true hallmark of every bad team is the complete inability to capitalize on momentum. Unreal win last night, jump out to a couple 2 run leads tonight...and now we’re behind this inning without giving up a hit.

I'd say it's more the giving up a run without a hit or ball leaving the infield part rather than momentum, but what do I know. 

 

That's called beating yourself, which this year's team is incredibly good at.

[Vanimal46]

It’s shaping up to be a Colomé experience tonight… Whether we somehow gain the lead or continue to lose. 

[RickOShea]

1 minute ago, insagt1 said:

This mess is completely on Duffy. The wild pitch cost the run...but the walk and hit batter didn't help. Has to drive a manager nuts when his bullpen comes in to shut things down and instead, they can't throw strikes.

Does the name Brian Duensing ring a bell?

[AceWrigley]

Buxton not playing for St. Paul tonite, he's having an "active rehab day". Me too.

[Aggies7]

2 minutes ago, USAFChief said:

I'd say it's more the giving up a run without a hit or ball leaving the infield part rather than momentum, but what do I know. 

 

That's called beating yourself, which this year's team is incredibly good at.

I meant that if there were ever a time to get going, it’s after pulling off the impossible last night. Had an opportunity to do just that, but we pulled our starter after 5 and the bullpen has failed yet again. meanwhile urquidy just threw his 103rd pitch and finished the 7th

[AceWrigley]

Hey, how come THEIR pitcher gets to go 7 innings?

[RickOShea]

Just now, AceWrigley said:

Hey, how come THEIR pitcher gets to go 7 innings?

Cause they can.

[AceWrigley]

Just now, RickOShea said:

Is that like taking a dump, but not really?

Juice cleansing. ?

[RickOShea]

Just now, AceWrigley said:

Juice cleansing. ?

Just as well, we couldn't used Buxton anyhow.

[Aggies7]

What in the absolute **** is this, Rocco? Guy hasnt thrown in relief since 2014 and you put him in NOW? A one run game??

[RickOShea]

Just now, Aggies7 said:

What in the absolute F is this, Rocco? Guy has thrown in relief since 2014 and you put him in NOW?

All part of the master plan .

[Cap'n Piranha]

Shoemaker in to slam hold the door open

[Danchat]

Alrighty, then... I thought this was a pretty obvious spot to put Colome in. What is with this love for Shoemaker?!

[AceWrigley]

Ha, struck himmmmmmm out.

[Aggies7]

Just now, Danchat said:

Alrighty, then... I thought this was a pretty obvious spot to put Colome in. What is with this love for Shoemaker?!

He wasn’t good enough to start this game as scheduled, but good enough to enter into a one run game in the 8th

[RickOShea]

If you're crappy at the start and in the middle, chances are you're crappy at the end.

[AceWrigley]

The little skinny guy can throw, eh?

[RickOShea]

Shoemaker says to himself, " Hey is this how it's supposed to go"?

[Aggies7]

It worked, somehow 

[AceWrigley]

It's a 1-2-3 8th inning for Matt Shoemaker. Rocco . . . genius.

[AceWrigley]

Actually, Shoemaker looked pretty good.

[gil4]

Just now, Aggies7 said:

It worked, somehow 

Yep - you criticized and they responded, again. Maybe you should coach this team.