GAME THREAD: Texas Rangers at Minnesota Twins, 8/21/2022, 1:10 PM CDT

[Parfigliano]

3 minutes ago, IndianaTwin said:

Kris Atteberry doesn't seem to realize that the nickname of the team in Japan is the "Fighters" and that they are owned by Nippon Ham. He just referred to them as the "Ham Fighters." 

Grilling ham steak for dinner tonight.  Smithfield not Nippon.

[USAFChief]

8 minutes ago, IndianaTwin said:

Kris Atteberry doesn't seem to realize that the nickname of the team in Japan is the "Fighters" and that they are owned by Nippon Ham. He just referred to them as the "Ham Fighters." 

I think he's just joking. You know, hamming it up a little. 

 

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I'll see myself out.

[jkcarew]

We’re doing much better with runners in scoring position today!

[USAFChief]

2 minutes ago, jkcarew said:

You can win with him…could certainly do worse. But as 3rd basemen go, he’s not particularly valuable offensively. Ranked at/ near the bottom of the AL in WRC+ among qualified 3B (granted, several clubs don’t have a qualifying 3B).

As a complementary piece, usually hitting 8th, fine.

The problem with the Twins is there aren't the primary pieces for the middle of the lineup. 

 

[Parfigliano]

Nice D...twice

[LVTwinsfan]

Kepler playing a deep 2nd base

[LVTwinsfan]

Stole a hit from Seager, lol

[USAFChief]

Phew. That's enough for today from Ryan.

[jkcarew]

1 minute ago, USAFChief said:

As a complementary piece, usually hitting 8th, fine.

The problem with the Twins is there aren't the primary pieces for the middle of the lineup. 

 

Absolutely…with this roster, for 2023, you’d probably like Miranda to be capable over there, and have a true slugger at 1B…(not to mention DH)

[h2oface]

That's what I'm talkin' about!!!

A pitcher that is ready to be a baseball player. Fielding the batted ball instead of thinking you are done after you pitch the ball. 

GO JOE RYAN!!!

[Parfigliano]

Just now, USAFChief said:

Phew. That's enough for today from Ryan.

6 innings 1 run and a health helping of D and luck

[mrtwinsfan]

Hey  Team, how about helping your Pitcher out, Were all sick of this anemic offense,  And leading off,   Leon,  

[jkcarew]

Still, pretty good for a guy that’s supposed to be turning into Nick Blackburn.

[CRF]

Calling the offense anemic, is giving them too much credit. 

[Tlaker]

2 minutes ago, USAFChief said:

Phew. That's enough for today from Ryan.

I am listening to the radio feed and just checked the box score…. I had no idea Ryan gave up only one hit! Feels like he’s been on the ropes all game….

[IndianaTwin]

3 minutes ago, USAFChief said:

As a complementary piece, usually hitting 8th, fine.

The problem with the Twins is there aren't the primary pieces for the middle of the lineup. 

 

I have a slight leaning toward keeping, to use as you suggest. If they don't, I'm probably okay with that. The challenge is that they have to make the decision before having a full sense of their ability to sign alternatives. 

 

[IndianaTwin]

14 minutes ago, USAFChief said:

I think he's just joking. You know, hamming it up a little. 

 

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I'll see myself out.

Guilty. Come out with your hams up. 

[Parfigliano]

TX announcers said 1st time this guy gone 6 innings.  Also crackin on Gladden

[Tlaker]

No problem for this Ranger pitching for the third time through….pathetic 

[h2oface]

Glad to see Ryan with his one-hitter starting the 7th.

[srjr19]

Two singles and 65 pitches for a guy who would have trouble getting the St Paul Saints out.  WTF?

[Parfigliano]

Nice arm Urshella even if didnt get out

[LVTwinsfan]

I hope they’re looking at this

[LVTwinsfan]

5 minutes ago, srjr19 said:

Two singles and 65 pitches for a guy who would have trouble getting the St Paul Saints out.  WTF?

I doubt that’s true

[h2oface]

Count that run now. Barely fair, stolen base (of course), and ground out, runner to third. And Megill with a runner on third and one out. 

Probably first batter and the run in........ IRS is not relief.

[Twins_Fan_For_Life]

14 minutes ago, srjr19 said:

Two singles and 65 pitches for a guy who would have trouble getting the St Paul Saints out.  WTF?

The real question is: could he get the Ham Fighters out?

[h2oface]

5 minutes ago, h2oface said:

Count that run now. Barely fair, stolen base (of course), and ground out, runner to third. And Megill with a runner on third and one out. 

Probably first batter and the run in........ IRS is not relief.

Glad to be wrong.... so far.

[Parfigliano]

Bullpen

[CRF]

There's your dagger. 

[h2oface]

Just now, h2oface said:

Glad to be wrong.... so far.

Spoke too soon. Hit batter and stolen base, and relief adds to the pain, not just gives up the IR.