Padres (Darvish) vs Twins (Ober): 5/11/23, 12:10pm

[wsnydes]

9 minutes ago, Mike Sixel said:

My concern with Ober was/is....if he's really innings limited, why not start him in MN, and start Maeda in the pen....then when Ober is out of innings, do something else? But, that shipped sailed, and I think they just let Ober go....and go....

I think they almost have to go that way.  I wonder what Maeda will have left after he comes back.  Probably better suited for the pen at this point anyway.

[Mike Sixel]

14 minutes ago, Craig Arko said:

My assumption is that when/if Maeda returns, it will be to the pen. I could easily be wrong about that.

Sure., but I was talking about the beginning of the year.....anyway, good luck today everyone.

[Craig Arko]

Just now, Mike Sixel said:

Sure., but I was talking about the beginning of the year.....anyway, good luck today everyone.

Not much point in thinking about the beginning of the year now; need to figure out the best plan moving forward, yes?

[RickOShea]

A bullpen assignment is not a rehab assignment, unless you plan on using the pitcher in foregone conclusion scenarios.  Todays BP pitchers throw less, but more intense pitches.  They go in for an inning and let it all go.  Not the ideal way to get your arm healed and eventually stretched out.

[Mike Sixel]

2 minutes ago, Craig Arko said:

Not much point in thinking about the beginning of the year now; need to figure out the best plan moving forward, yes?

I was responding to a post about .... n/m, not worth it.

Also, go Twins.

[wsnydes]

Kirilloff hitting is not only a good thing, but rather refreshing to see from this lineup.

[RickOShea]

Ok guys, let's use this opportunity.

[roger]

Another great at bat from AK.  Now, let's get him home.

This kid sure doesn't swing at anything that is not in the zone.  What a breath of fresh air with this group.

[wsnydes]

Now is the time, Gallo.  Now is the time.

[Craig Arko]

Farmer HBP and doesn’t flinch.

[Craig Arko]

Good plate discipline there, Joey.

[wsnydes]

Not a hit, but I'll definitely not complain about it.

Your turn, Jeffers.

[Parfigliano]

Just now, Craig Arko said:

Good plate discipline there, Joey.

RBI

[RickOShea]

Just now, Craig Arko said:

Good plate discipline there, Joey.

That check swing/ no strike call, probably saved Joey's AB

[Parfigliano]

Strike 2 was a hanger to hit

[Winston Smith]

Pathetic!

[Squirrel]

Okay, grrrr … that just cannot keep happening

[CRF]

The bases loaded curse continues. One run, on a walk...YUCK!!!!

[HawksNest]

Just brutal. They need to get a sports psychologist in the clubhouse to help these guys with their bases loaded woes. It has to be psychological at this point. Nothing else makes sense!

[wsnydes]

Sigh

[Aggies7]

Pathetic.

[KirbyDome89]

I'll take the run, it's desperately needed, but holy moly why is Darvish nibbling on the mound? The Twins are one of the worst hitting teams in baseball and the minute he decides to attack it's two Ks and inning over. 

[Old time Twinkie47]

Kirloff should leadoff. Takes good long at bats

[Parfigliano]

6 minutes ago, Squirrel said:

Okay, grrrr … that just cannot keep happening

Wanna bet?

[Schmoeman5]

3 minutes ago, Squirrel said:

Okay, grrrr … that just cannot keep happening

And yet it does. Putting the ball in play does not apply in Minnesota

[mrtwinsfan]

53 minutes ago, Mike Sixel said:

Sure, though I'd put Lewis in center......but sure. 

I mean, I'd call up Lee for third right now. Atlanta called up AA players with little (but more than Lee) experience last year.....but no chance MN does this any time soon. 

Polonco  was the only one i can think of,  2014 called up from A.A.,  Lee is the real deal, 

[Squirrel]

Just now, Parfigliano said:

Wanna bet?

I meant that incredulously, not speaking at all in probabilities 🙂

[RickOShea]

Plesac on ESPN says CC will eventually hit and put his normal numbers up.  When that happens. CC should put together some hellacious at bats.

[Winston Smith]

1 minute ago, Squirrel said:

I meant that incredulously, not speaking at all in probabilities 🙂

Those are really big words for a game thread.

[Squirrel]

1 minute ago, mrtwinsfan said:

Polonco  was the only one i can think of,  2014 called up from A.A.,  Lee is the real deal, 

Hicks was, back in the day … I think Buxton might have been, too … and Celestino I think had a couple games in AAA only to give him a stop as he was on his way up due to need