GAME THREAD: Twins @ Red Sox, 4/18/22, 10:10 AM CT

[TouchEmAllGuy]

Any word on Alcala?

[bighat]

Good lord these GIDPs are awful this series. Hats off to the Sox for their infield defense, they're nailing it and their pitchers are getting ground balls.

[Cap'n Piranha]

3 minutes ago, LVTwinsfan said:

So far, I’m happy with starting pitching. I’m not worried about the Twins offense, not even a little, way too early to make any rational judgements on that. Defense is concerning, I hear a lot about Sanchez, but I think Sano is the biggest liability in the field. The bullpen needs help soon, they are not good, so far just a continuation of last season. The bullpen  will make or break the season.

Mr Sano would like a word with you.

[Mill1634]

I have never said anything bad about Miguel Sano's defense

[TouchEmAllGuy]

3 minutes ago, LVTwinsfan said:

So far, I’m happy with starting pitching. I’m not worried about the Twins offense, not even a little, way too early to make any rational judgements on that. Defense is concerning, I hear a lot about Sanchez, but I think Sano is the biggest liability in the field. The bullpen needs help soon, they are not good, so far just a continuation of last season. The bullpen  will make or break the season.

Keep it up! Sano just made a great play

[gunnarthor]

Nice play by both Sano and Bundy there.

[bighat]

OUTSTANDING defensive play there by Sano.

[wavedog]

Wow - Great play by Sano on first - as much as I bag on his defense - that was a nice grab on that grounder.  

[wsnydes]

4 minutes ago, LVTwinsfan said:

So far, I’m happy with starting pitching. I’m not worried about the Twins offense, not even a little, way too early to make any rational judgements on that. Defense is concerning, I hear a lot about Sanchez, but I think Sano is the biggest liability in the field. The bullpen needs help soon, they are not good, so far just a continuation of last season. The bullpen  will make or break the season.

Keep ripping Sano.  

[PDX Twin]

I'm seeing in the Post that yesterday's Boston catcher has tested positive for Covid. Have they talked about that on the broadcast? (I have the sound down off to listen to piano music today.)

Apparently they will play in Toronto next week without their unvaccinated players. What a great advantage for the Blue Jays. Maybe Minnesota could do something ...

[Vanimal46]

2 minutes ago, LVTwinsfan said:

So far, I’m happy with starting pitching. I’m not worried about the Twins offense, not even a little, way too early to make any rational judgements on that. Defense is concerning, I hear a lot about Sanchez, but I think Sano is the biggest liability in the field. The bullpen needs help soon, they are not good, so far just a continuation of last season. The bullpen  will make or break the season.

Agreed. I’m glad Duran is getting his lumps in, good and bad, this month. Because he will be relied upon heavily throughout the season. Thielbar being the most effective and tenured lefty in the pen isn’t ideal. Neither is relying on Sano, Sanchez, and Kepler playing a vast majority of games. 

[Squirrel]

1 minute ago, bighat said:

OUTSTANDING defensive play there by Sano.

I missed it ... what was the play?

[Vanimal46]

Bundy is looking fantastic. Totally in control of the game. 

[bighat]

Just now, TouchEmAllGuy said:

Any word on Alcala?

Still a ways off. Throwing again but not pain-free.

[big dog]

I told you all that signing Bundy was genius!

ok no checking the archives, I'm sure I did

[shortround81]

Loving the positivity today!

[RickOShea]

Remember when you were a kid, going to school, and Easter Monday was a big deal?

[stringer bell]

Pitchers not throwers on the mound today. Bundy has to hit his spots, but he's looking like Greg (not Mike) Maddux so far.

[Squirrel]

Just now, RickOShea said:

Remember when you were a kid, going to school, and Easter Monday was a big deal?

I never remember it being a big deal, but I think we got the day off so people could have an extra day to return home from Grandma's

[LVTwinsfan]

12 minutes ago, Brock Beauchamp said:

I've wondered about that but unlike Cleveland, the Twins have so many hitting prospects in the system, it's hard to see that kind of offensive failure happen here.

Totally agree, slow start sure, no doubt in my mind they turn that around 

[Mill1634]

Interesting that the Sox are sending Hill out for a third time through. 

[nicksaviking]

Is it too early in the season for me to issue Bundy my unequivocal apology? 

[stringer bell]

Okay, minority opinion. I don't mind Roy Smalley as an analyst.

[stringer bell]

1 minute ago, nicksaviking said:

Is it too early in the season for me to issue Bundy my unequivocal apology? 

Absolutely.

[Squirrel]

wow ... that was well played ... reminds me of that Eddie play out there ... played it perfect off the wall and threw it home for the out

[RickOShea]

1 minute ago, Squirrel said:

I never remember it being a big deal, but I think we got the day off so people could have an extra day to return home from Grandma's

It was a big deal, since it was a day off.  Days off were cherished, as we never had spring breaks, 2 week breaks during  Christmas holiday, etc.  So a scheduled day off, sprinkled with a few snow days, were great.

[LVTwinsfan]

11 minutes ago, Cap'n Piranha said:

Mr Sano would like a word with you.

To that I say, bring it….I got plenty of words for him 

[shortround81]

[RickOShea]

3 minutes ago, stringer bell said:

Okay, minority opinion. I don't mind Roy Smalley as an analyst.

His analysis is ok, it's his voice that kills me.

[Cap'n Piranha]

5 minutes ago, nicksaviking said:

Is it too early in the season for me to issue Bundy my unequivocal apology? 

Just remember...