GAME THREAD: 6/22/22, Twins vs Guardians, 6:40 PM CT

[RpR]

1 minute ago, Rosterman said:

Well, two bullpen arms see their ERA go down, for the moment. They look like heroes!

Who is this Kwan guy. Man, I would like to see Arraez, Kwan and Astudillo bat back-to-back someday against many a pitcher!

Kwan is the left fielder type the Twins need, even though he is on the short side.

[Vanimal46]

Jeffers is really seeing the ball well right now. Nearly had another HR there. 

[LVTwinsfan]

Just now, Parfigliano said:

Smalley is no prize on the TV side

He’s better than Gladden, he talks a lot, but he knows hitting

[bighat]

1 minute ago, Parfigliano said:

Smalley is no prize on the TV side

Smalley does have some really great insight - my issue with him (and it sounds like many here have the same issue) is that he is constantly talking. He seems to just be going a mile-a-minute with his chatter. I much prefer to hear the sounds of the game sometimes, just let a pitcher throw a few without commenting anything.

[RpR]

Is that Baron Von Raschke with the beard in the Twin dug-out?

[Parfigliano]

Why does a warning track out excite Dick at this stage in his broadcast career 

[LVTwinsfan]

Just now, RpR said:

Is that Baron Von Rasche with the beard in the Twin dug-out?

I thought I saw Kenta Maeda

[LVTwinsfan]

2 minutes ago, Parfigliano said:

Why does a warning track out excite Dick at this stage in his broadcast career 

I’ve seen him call home runs that were caught short of the track… he is the worst

[LVTwinsfan]

What a joke this bullpen is

[Parfigliano]

Yeah bullpen

[Aggies7]

How could every single reliever besides Duran be bad.

[Mill1634]

sigh

[h2oface]

Twins... back of the warning track.

Cleveland.... just over the fence.

Damn

[Mill1634]

that sounded like bat

[Aggies7]

Cotton ain’t it. Next please.

[Vanimal46]

In case it wasn’t crystal clear, we need to trade for as many bullpen arms as possible. 

[Parfigliano]

Just now, Aggies7 said:

Cotton ain’t it. Next please.

4 inning starts and 5 inning bullpen does not make for a winning formula

[Danchat]

I feared our bullpen would not be good this year at the beginning of the year... and yup, my fears have been realized. You can't just trade Rogers away and expect Pagan and Smith to perform as your top acquisitions. What happens if Duran gets hurt for any amount of time?

[Aggies7]

Just now, Parfigliano said:

4 inning starts and 5 inning bullpen does not make for a winning formula

Not with this team. But neither did a 6 inning start last night so..

[bighat]

I think we all know exactly what's going to happen tonight, like a freight train bearing down... 

[Aggies7]

Cotton’s pickoff move leaves something to be desired. Ramire had a massive lead

[h2oface]

1 minute ago, Danchat said:

I feared our bullpen would not be good this year at the beginning of the year... and yup, my fears have been realized. You can't just trade Rogers away and expect Pagan and Smith to perform as your top acquisitions. What happens if Duran gets hurt for any amount of time?

If one didn't fear the pen, they were living in a fantasy world, regardless of the smoke and mirrors to start the season.

[Tlaker]

But, but, ownership can’t afford bullpen help!

[Vanimal46]

Cleveland has an expected batting average tonight of .197. They have 10 hits. It’s insane they’ve kept this up for a month, but there is no way, no how, it’s sustainable. 

[h2oface]

Even chubby Ramirez can steal on the Twins. No problem.

[Aggies7]

What a team.

[Vanimal46]

JFC. Alright, time to switch to hockey. 

[cHawk]

DAMMIT

[LVTwinsfan]

I’m switching to hockey, I saw this one last night

[MMMordabito]

What a stinky pen!