Game Thread: Twins @ Rays, 5/1/2022 @ 12:10 CT

[Squirrel]

Just now, wsnydes said:

What if I wait too long and it turns into vinegar?

Then you can use it for cleaning

[Squirrel]

BUX!!!!!!!!!!!

[wsnydes]

5 minutes ago, snotboogie said:

 

These are by far my favorite SNL sketches.  

[Nine of twelve]

21 minutes ago, USAFChief said:

Who's telling jokes?

Well, of course he is. A lot of first basemen do that.

[wsnydes]

3 minutes ago, Squirrel said:

Then you can use it for cleaning

Who knew that grapes could be so versatile?!

[stringer bell]

How long of a hitless streak did Buxton break?

[Squirrel]

Just now, stringer bell said:

How long of a gutless streak did Buxton break?

Gutless?

[snotboogie]

1 minute ago, stringer bell said:

How long of a hitless streak did Buxton break?

I dunno.  I think he's pretty brave.

[Richie the Rally Goat]

1 hour ago, Squirrel said:

Baseball long pants vs knickers … preference?

Knickers and high socks

[stringer bell]

2 minutes ago, Squirrel said:

Gutless?

Autocorrect—fixed. 

[CRF]

Who could've predicted, that our starting pitching would be this decent? Hopefully, this doesn't jinx it, but all of a sudden, we've got a pretty solid starting staff. Mainly young guys too. Ryan, Ober, Paddack...Winder has been good in relief and he looks good today too. I think I'd keep him in the rotation. Add in the vets we picked up, who've also done fine, and that's even without Gray out there. They have to go to 14 pitchers by tomorrow too.

[snotboogie]

I'm trying to figure out if that thing around Byron's neck is fancy bling or something his son got him at Spencer Gifts.

[wsnydes]

3 minutes ago, snotboogie said:

I dunno.  I think he's pretty brave.

 

4 minutes ago, Squirrel said:

Gutless?

Definitely keep him away from @Richie the Rally Goat's gifs...

[stringer bell]

Just now, CRF said:

Who could've predicted, that our starting pitching would be this decent? Hopefully, this doesn't jinx it, but all of a sudden, we've got a pretty solid starting staff. Mainly young guys too. Ryan, Ober, Paddack...Winder has been good in relief and he looks good today too. I think I'd keep him in the rotation. Add in the vets we picked up, who've also done fine, and that's even without Gray out there. They have to go to 14 pitchers by tomorrow too.

14 on the active roster now. 

[Squirrel]

1 minute ago, CRF said:

Who could've predicted, that our starting pitching would be this decent? Hopefully, this doesn't jinx it, but all of a sudden, we've got a pretty solid starting staff. Mainly young guys too. Ryan, Ober, Paddack...Winder has been good in relief and he looks good today too. I think I'd keep him in the rotation. Add in the vets we picked up, who've also done fine, and that's even without Gray out there. They have to go to 14 pitchers by tomorrow too.

Part of it is having the depth to step in. I mean, some of us wasn’t even sure Winder would or should be on the team, but he’s doing it

[Squirrel]

2 minutes ago, snotboogie said:

I'm trying to figure out if that thing around Byron's neck is fancy bling or something his son got him at Spencer Gifts.

Okay, now you’re just baiting us here ….

[Squirrel]

Omg, I just love watching Correa in the field … LOVE IT

This chick digs the good defensive plays. 

[CRF]

2 minutes ago, Squirrel said:

Part of it is having the depth to step in. I mean, some of us wasn’t even sure Winder would or should be on the team, but he’s doing it

Depth is key. When's the last time we could say that? Usually, we're scraping the barrel to find an arm or two that we could throw out there. 

[Squirrel]

2 minutes ago, CRF said:

Depth is key. When's the last time we could say that? Usually, we're scraping the barrel to find an arm or two that we could throw out there. 

And sometimes depth isn’t enough no matter what in a really bad year full of injuries, but wow … what a difference between this and other seasons, both in pitching and fielders

and yes, I know it’s early, so this isn’t a jinx

[stringer bell]

Just now, Squirrel said:

And sometimes depth isn’t enough no matter what in a really bad year full of injuries, but wow … what a difference between this and other seasons, both in pitching and fielders

Slow your roll, Squirrel. Wasn’t it ten days ago we were deciding when to throw up the white flag? Actually, I totally agree, but don’t want to jinx it. 

[Squirrel]

2 minutes ago, stringer bell said:

Slow your roll, Squirrel. Wasn’t it ten days ago we were deciding when to throw up the white flag? Actually, I totally agree, but don’t want to jinx it. 

I was editing when you quoted … yup … it’s early, I recognize it, so not a jinx ?

[wsnydes]

Garlick left with a tight right calf.  

[snotboogie]

Winder

[TheLeviathan]

Helluva start by Winder.

[jmlease1]

Winder's doing a great job. This umpire has a fairly big zone and he's taking advantage of it, but you don't get those calls unless you're also throwing a lot of pitching in and around the zone. He's generating swings and misses as well and looks very composed and confident out there. He's had a few balls hit hard, so there's a little luck in here, but he's also done a good job of pitching around trouble. Very encouraging work so far from a young pitcher. He's looking like a guy who belongs. Would not be opposed to seeing him get the 6th if he's feeling good.

[Sielk]

8 minutes ago, Squirrel said:

Omg, I just love watching Correa in the field … LOVE IT

This chick loves the good defensive plays. 

Me too.

Watching Carlos is like watching Buck: A ball gets hit in their general direction and you don't hold your breath at all because you already know it's basically an automatic out. 

[Mill1634]

Wonder if that's it for Winder. Hell of a performance. I was skeptical starting him against the Rays and not against Baltimore, but it's worked out thus far. 4 really good pitches. Great command, good velo, good movement. This team has 6 good starters as of now, along with Bundy and Kenta eventually who may be good as well.

[Danchat]

I'd keep Winder in the rotation - at least over Archer. I think Archer is better off in the pen, as he seems to get fatigued faster. This is a positive development, young pitching thriving in the majors! Finally!

[stringer bell]

Great job by the rookie! I suppose they go to the ‘pen now, but this was all Wes and Rocco could have asked for. 

[stringer bell]

Gio is 0-Tampa Bay. Somebody has to struggle.