Game Thread: Twins (Varland) v Blue Jays (Gausman), 7:10 CT, 5/26/23

[IndyTwinsFan]

5 for 45 with the bases loaded this season, and all singles.  And another opportunity wasted. 

AARGH!

[mrtwinsfan]

2 minutes ago, cHawk said:

I’m still perplexed as to this team’s ineptitude with the bases loaded.

anyone know  if they even have a record for such Futitlity

[RickOShea]

1 minute ago, Hosken Bombo Disco said:

Sure seems like it - I don’t know if you saw the road trip in Cali…

Some make it sound like a conspiracy theory.  Come on!

 

[Guest]

Pagan?!?!? Nooooooooo

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

Just now, IndyTwinsFan said:

5 for 45…. 
AARGH!

Good evening, Mr. Pirate 

[Parfigliano]

2 minutes ago, cHawk said:

I’m still perplexed as to this team’s ineptitude with the bases loaded.

When you take into account they cant hit its really not that surprising 

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

Just now, Twins_Fan_In_Texas said:

Pagan?!?!? Nooooooooo

Hey now. He would be an all star, if not for all his bad outings.

[I wish the twins were good]

21 minutes ago, UpstateNewYorker said:

I thought Vazquez would be a good addition, but he's slugging at .255 and his defense is pretty average.

Yeah, he's never been a great hitter but this is just a black hole in the lineup and he has a surprising number of defensive miscues for a well regarded catching vet. I think I'd rather take my chances with Jeffers back there most nights at this point.

[stringer bell]

To quote fictional character Clay Davis (portrayed by an alumnus of my alma mater Isiah Whitlock Jr.)—sheee*******tt. 

[Parfigliano]

Just now, I wish the twins were good said:

Yeah, he's never been a great hitter but this is just a black hole in the lineup and he has a surprising number of defensive miscues for a will regarded catching vet. I think of rather take my chances with Jeffers back there most nights at this point.

Me too.

[tony&rodney]

Every day a player from one of the MLB teams is sent off the active roster, mostly due to team needs and performance.

Umpires are rated internally but have no accountability for their performances. It doesn't make any sense. Lately, for who knows what reason or more likely none at all, Kirilloff cannot get an honest at bat from the umpires. He is not a guy who often puts the first pitch in play and it sure seems like the word is out that an umpire will give an extra 6 inches on a pitch to Kirilloff. 

The strike call on Taylor was pretty egregious considering it was 2 inches low and the pitcher was all over the place, which can mean that the umpire will not automatically give a strike call.

Never thought I would say this ... bring on the ABS.

[mrtwinsfan]

Pagan?!?!? Nooooooooo  Tonight he gets the award

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

1 minute ago, I wish the twins were good said:

Yeah, he's never been a great hitter but this is just a black hole in the lineup and he has a surprising number of defensive miscues for a will regarded catching vet. I think of rather take my chances with Jeffers back there most nights at this point.

Back in my day (shakes fist at cloud), I never remember catchers having super long bad defensive stretches like this. So honestly I think you raise a good point. 

[stringer bell]

If I’m Rocco I’m pinch-hitting for MAT as well as Vázquez. 

[Nine of twelve]

1 minute ago, stringer bell said:

If I’m Rocco I’m pinch-hitting for MAT as well as Vázquez. 

OK, but who plays CF then?

[cHawk]

Let's not load the bases this inning. Clearly it's bad omen.

[mrtwinsfan]

1 minute ago, Nine of twelve said:

OK, but who plays CF then?

Castro ?

[Parfigliano]

2 minutes ago, tony&rodney said:

Every day a player from one of the MLB teams is sent off the active roster, mostly due to team needs and performance.

Umpires are rated internally but have no accountability for their performances. It doesn't make any sense. Lately, for who knows what reason or more likely none at all, Kirilloff get an honest at bat from the umpires. He is not a guy who often puts the first pitch in play and it sure seems like the word is out that an umpire will give an extra 6 inches on a pitch to Kirilloff. 

The strike call on Taylor was pretty egregious considering it was 2 inches low and the pitcher was all over the place, which can mean that the umpire will not automatically give a strike call.

Never thought I would say this ... bring on the ABS.

As soon as possible.  If the umps really are rated on their performance then the bad ones need to be held responsible and fired otherwise it means squat.

[cHawk]

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[mrtwinsfan]

Buck . gotta swing . to close

[Parfigliano]

Umps judging horseshoes back there.  Close counts.

[Brock Beauchamp]

Just wanted to pop in and mention this umpire is garbage. 

[RickOShea]

So how are umps rated or graded on their performance?  It's based on replays of games reviewed.  So there you go..............bring on Robo umps, or end the discussion.

[Parfigliano]

Castro for Kirilloff?

[RickOShea]

1 minute ago, Brock Beauchamp said:

Just wanted to pop in and mention this umpire is garbage. 

Inept or poor performing, maybe.  I wouldn't call any person garbage.

[mrtwinsfan]

2 minutes ago, Parfigliano said:

Castro for Kirilloff?

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

2 minutes ago, Parfigliano said:

Castro for Kirilloff?

I just cant 

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

Kirilloff’s spot will come up in the 9th

[h2oface]

8 walks and only 1 run. How can that happen?

[I wish the twins were good]

I'm not usually one of these Rocco haters but he needs to stop pinch hitting Willi freaking Castro for any player that can actually hit. I don't care if he gives you some slight platoon advantage on paper. Kirilloff is a far better hitter and now you're stuck with Castro in the lineup for the rest of the game.