GAME THREAD: Detroit Tigers vs. Minnesota Twins, 4/28/2022 @ 12:10pm

[wsnydes]

Raul Mondesi tore his ACL last night.  That's no good.

[shortround81]

1 minute ago, bunsen82 said:

FYI speaking of Cruz,  the end of last year and this year, it is looking like father time is catching up to Cruz.  His stats have dropped precipitously,  especially this year even though its a small sample size.  

I was really hoping the Rays would've made it to the Word Series so he had a shot at a ring before retirment

[Richie the Rally Goat]

12 minutes ago, Vanimal46 said:

This guy is achieving peak performance. My question is did he use PEDs like Tums to achieve the record?

If that is peak performance, maybe I have hope of achieving such a lofty goal

[Vanimal46]

That a kid, Larnach! 

[MMMordabito]

Way to come through, Larnach!!

[RpR]

3 minutes ago, bunsen82 said:

FYI speaking of Cruz,  the end of last year and this year, it is looking like father time is catching up to Cruz.  His stats have dropped precipitously,  especially this year even though its a small sample size.  

I think team atmosphere (being semi-father for Sano) has a lot to do with his drop, he dropped the instant he left Minnesota.

[wsnydes]

Larnach gets an Atta Boy!

[Squirrel]

22 minutes ago, shortround81 said:

Oh fudge! That's right! I remember crossing my fingers during the offseason he'd come back to Minnesota

I'm hoping as a batting coach, someday ... when his playing career is over  

[MMMordabito]

Two-out RBIs? The Twins still do that?

 

[Vanimal46]

When exit velocity doesn’t tell the whole story… Nice RBI dribbler, Celestino!

[wsnydes]

Ha!  Thank you grounds crew for sloping the baselines towards the infield!

[Richie the Rally Goat]

alright Celestino! first RBI on a swinging bunt

[Squirrel]

20 minutes ago, bighat said:

Correct.

I will also have to find a way to watch the game, as MLB.TV blocks me from watching both Florida teams down in these parts. I wonder if a VPN would work? Gonna have to test that out I guess.

Yeah ... a VPN should work ... but if you are in Florida, won't it carried on a local station?

[RpR]

Celestino;s speed pays off, benching him will not let him develope.

[bighat]

Just now, Squirrel said:

Yeah ... a VPN should work ... but if you are in Florida, won't it carried on a local station?

We're cord cutters - don't have local stations or cable, just internet-based TV.

[Parfigliano]

1 minute ago, MMMordabito said:

Two-out RBIs? The Twins still do that?

 

They dont hit flyballs with one out guy on 3rd

[MMMordabito]

1 minute ago, bighat said:

We're cord cutters - don't have local stations or cable, just internet-based TV.

Express VPN works well.

[TouchEmAllGuy]

Good inning!

[Squirrel]

16 minutes ago, wsnydes said:

I like cheesesteaks, but that makes my stomach churn just thinking about eating that many in such a short span.

Living in Chicago it's always the contest ... Chicago Italian beef sandwich or Philly Cheesesteak? I know some of you are going to quick with the keyboard and type 'yes', but for me, it's the cheesesteak ... always ... when given that choice

[wsnydes]

Just now, Squirrel said:

Living in Chicago it's always the contest ... Chicago Italian beef sandwich or Philly Cheesesteak? I know some of you are going to quick with the keyboard and type 'yes', but for me, it's the cheesesteak ... always ... when given that choice

Why not both?

[shortround81]

Just now, Squirrel said:

Living in Chicago it's always the contest ... Chicago Italian beef sandwich or Philly Cheesesteak? I know some of you are going to quick with the keyboard and type 'yes', but for me, it's the cheesesteak ... always ... when given that choice

Do you take your Italian beef wet or dry?

[Squirrel]

Just now, shortround81 said:

Do you take your Italian beef wet or dry?

yes

(you should know better than to ask an open ended question  )

But ... wet ... 

[Squirrel]

1 minute ago, wsnydes said:

Why not both?

Because I really do have a preference in this case ... 

[shortround81]

Just now, Squirrel said:

yes

(you should know better than to ask an open ended question  )

But ... wet ... 

Ketchup?? 

[wsnydes]

Just now, Squirrel said:

Because I really do have a preference in this case ... 

Fair enough.

I have leftovers on my mind a lot these days.

[bighat]

4 minutes ago, Squirrel said:

Living in Chicago it's always the contest ... Chicago Italian beef sandwich or Philly Cheesesteak? I know some of you are going to quick with the keyboard and type 'yes', but for me, it's the cheesesteak ... always ... when given that choice

Lived in Chicago for 12 years and honestly the Italian Beef was just too much of a good thing. First bite is fantastic, but by the time I'd get halfway through I'd be feeling regretful.

I'll stick to a polish sausage, done up Chicago-style. There used to be a place on Western called Duk's that I'd frequent, they really did it right there.

[RickOShea]

9 minutes ago, MMMordabito said:

Two-out RBIs? The Twins still do that?

 

Yes, they still give them up!

[Squirrel]

1 minute ago, bighat said:

Lived in Chicago for 12 years and honestly the Italian Beef was just too much of a good thing. First bite is fantastic, but by the time I'd get halfway through I'd be feeling regretful.

I'll stick to a polish sausage, done up Chicago-style. There used to be a place on Western called Duk's that I'd frequent, they really did it right there.

Duk's Red Hots? Same place, I wonder? Now on N Ashland, not far from where I used to live about 18 yrs ago

[MMMordabito]

Get some runs, put up a zero .... Love it!

[Vanimal46]

3 minutes ago, shortround81 said:

Ketchup?? 

Is ketchup on an Italian beef sandwich a thing? If so, I’d rather live in ignorance and choose not to believe it!