Game Thread: Angels @ Twins 7:10 PM 7/23/2021

[Vanimal46]

2 minutes ago, Irishman said:

Nelson Cruz with TB Rays had a homer today.

Of course he did. But we’re already grading the trade as an A when the two pitchers we acquired haven’t thrown a pitch in our system. 

[Vanimal46]

6 minutes ago, notoriousgod71 said:

Thank you for reminding me of this gem. 

Never forget!

 

[LVTwinsfan]

1 hour ago, RickOShea said:

Kind of sad, when a baseball fan's greatest highlight of a Twins' broadcast is when Audra Martin gives us the injury updates.

That’s always been my favorite highlight

[LVTwinsfan]

44 minutes ago, operation mindcrime said:

Moderator note: It's not very nice to call someone worthless. Thanks, Squirrel 

[LVTwinsfan]

1 hour ago, RickOShea said:

My little nephew asked me what ' hurl ' meant.  I told him most pitchers throw, but Twins pitchers hurl the ball in respect to the outcome.

Most Twins pitchers hurl when they get back to the dugout 

[operation mindcrime]

50 minutes ago, Vanimal46 said:

Let’s start naming pitchers you’d rather see in 2021 than Happ. I’ll go first. 38 year old Sam Deduno who hasn’t pitched since 2014. 

Sam Dyson!

[LVTwinsfan]

Sano ripped that one 

[LVTwinsfan]

What are the odds Sano steals third

[sampleSizeOfOne]

Did we win yet?

[Danchat]

26 minutes ago, Vanimal46 said:

Of course he did. But we’re already grading the trade as an A when the two pitchers we acquired haven’t thrown a pitch in our system. 

So we should grade it an F because they haven't thrown a pitch yet? 

?

[operation mindcrime]

Gordon with the Willie Mays Hayes imitation!

[Irishman]

I thought it was a balk.   Guess not!

[Squirrel]

31 minutes ago, Vanimal46 said:

Of course he did. But we’re already grading the trade as an A when the two pitchers we acquired haven’t thrown a pitch in our system. 

I'm not grading it an A ... but on paper, today ... it does look like a win win ... but of course, you can't really judge it until all is said and done. So ... if the Rays don't win a ring, do they get an F?

[Squirrel]

@operation mindcrime and @LVTwinsfan ... so glad you two are walking the righteous path ... I'm proud of you! heh

[Squirrel]

You know what's freaky? I am seeing ads for press on nails for dogs ... why?

[Squirrel]

[Squirrel]

ugh

[sampleSizeOfOne]

Watson is a good name for a pitcher.

[Squirrel]

ouch ... bet that leaves a mark

[Danchat]

I really don't get this FO's fascination with older relievers who clearly aren't MLB caliber. I'd much rather see somebody like Hamilton or Cano pitching here than Minaya.

[Vanimal46]

12 minutes ago, Squirrel said:

My pup just got his nails done today! This wasn’t an option at the groomer ?

[Vanimal46]

31 minutes ago, Danchat said:

So we should grade it an F because they haven't thrown a pitch yet? 

?

Probably somewhere between an A and F. C sounds good to me. 

[Squirrel]

3 minutes ago, Vanimal46 said:

My pup just got his nails done today! This wasn’t an option at the groomer ?

if it were an option ... would you?

[Vanimal46]

1 minute ago, Squirrel said:

if it were an option ... would you?

Lol, no. I assume the press on nails would make me bleed if he scratches me 

[Squirrel]

okay ... let's do some DAMAGE now!

[Squirrel]

anyone here box? I need a reco for boxing gloves

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

1 hour ago, Vanimal46 said:

Let’s start naming pitchers you’d rather see in 2021 than Happ. I’ll go first. 38 year old Sam Deduno who hasn’t pitched since 2014. 

Andrew Vasquez, infinity ERA

2019	25	-3.4	MIN	AL	Maj	MIN	0	0		inf

 

[Vanimal46]

It’s clear skies down here and boy, the full moon is looking gorgeous in the sky! 

[Squirrel]

That's what I'm talking about!

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

2 hours ago, Vanimal46 said:

Let’s start naming pitchers you’d rather see in 2021 than Happ. I’ll go first. 38 year old Sam Deduno who hasn’t pitched since 2014. 

Jack Morris!

(am I doing this right)