Game Thread: Twins (Gray) v Astros (France), 5/29/23 @ 3:10 CT

[mrtwinsfan]

 I thought Altuve was set up for a SO with a high fast ball.    We all thought that,   its insane!!!!!

[ashbury]

3 hours ago, wabene said:

Out on a limb... PTC Lewis!

I think we may have failed to give all the due props for this early post!

[wsnydes]

Just now, ashbury said:

You got a problem with 3-inning saves?

Not if Duran is really a cyborg from the future to save the human race.

[MABB1959]

4 minutes ago, mrtwinsfan said:

yes  he was Kidding

Didn’t Berrios do that?  If I had that kind of talent I would look for a team that at least tries to be a real contender 

[Winston Smith]

Well I have beef ribs in the smoker so the day isn't all lost.

[Parfigliano]

6 minutes ago, rwilfong86 said:

If he's smart he goes somewhere that he is allowed to pitch more than 6 innings and 79 pitches. 

If Rocco hasnt figured out not to trust the bullpen and trust Gray at 79 pitches he never will.  I wouldnt be suprised if post game he demands trade.

[MABB1959]

9 minutes ago, tarheeltwinsfan said:

Should have left Gray in to finish the 7th.

I think he could have finished the game!

[wsnydes]

7 minutes ago, Montdak said:

Yeah Perk on broadcast as gently as possible explaining how stupid it was to groove that one to Altuve. He had a leeway on the count. Perk says just make sure it’s high.  But he grooves it.

I'm sure that he did it in purpose...

[ashbury]

3 minutes ago, MABB1959 said:

Didn’t Berrios do that?  If I had that kind of talent I would look for a team that at least tries to be a real contender 

Berrios was a year and a half from free agency when that trade occurred.  Gray has made little secret that he intends to explore free agency at the end of this season.  I believe Gray will indeed be looking for that situation (contender), but his availability is imminent.  And no, there is no reasonable offer we could make him that would induce him to stay.  This game, just one more nail in that coffin.

[RickOShea]

What's the time clock say for a HBP and getting to 1st base?

[wabene]

I'm a little behind here, but they are pulling SG with 79 pitches. Not my usual MO but for crying out loud man not what I would do there. He was going fine in spite of the ump

[Dave Borton]

13 minutes ago, tlkriens said:

... Use your best guy when the game is on the line and that's usually not the 9th inning. A waste.

That's what Joe Maddon says in his book.

[MABB1959]

Great rub it in our face with Pressley 

[mrtwinsfan]

4 minutes ago, Parfigliano said:

If Rocco hasnt figured out not to trust the bullpen and trust Gray at 79 pitches he never will.  I wouldnt be suprised if post game he demands trade.

Wish he would,  Sonny has to be saying get what you can for me NOW,  Or b4 the trade deadline, he has to be thinking it ?

[Winston Smith]

1 minute ago, MABB1959 said:

Great rub it in our face with Pressley 

A little mean spirited by the Astros.

[Dave Borton]

Houston radio reminded listeners that Astros have the Twins to thank for Pressly.

[ashbury]

Farmer shows a heartbeat.

[Squirrel]

Sigh. Well, back to productivity … windows washed, balcony cleaned, outdoor furniture cleaned, now laundry

[wsnydes]

Just now, Squirrel said:

Sigh. Well, back to productivity … windows washed, balcony cleaned, outdoor furniture cleaned, now laundry

That's a lot of work for a holiday!

[ashbury]

No DP, Carlos!

[Squirrel]

1 minute ago, wsnydes said:

That's a lot of work for a holiday!

Well, that’s what happens when you put off for tomorrow what should have been done yesterday … lol

[Dave Borton]

3 minutes ago, Squirrel said:

Sigh. Well, back to productivity … windows washed, balcony cleaned, outdoor furniture cleaned, now laundry

Game alert for those of us on radio (about a minute delay). <Grins>.

[wsnydes]

1 minute ago, Squirrel said:

Well, that’s what happens when you put off for tomorrow what should have been done yesterday … lol

That is how it works.  That is true!

[ashbury]

No pressure, Royce.  Just another day at the office.  Go get 'em.

[ashbury]

LEWIS!

[wsnydes]

Nods approvingly...

Storybook return still on!

[CRF]

Thanks again, Mr Lewis!

[Mortimerkenny21]

Holy mackerel!! 

[Winston Smith]

1 minute ago, ashbury said:

No pressure, Royce.  Just another day at the office.  Go get 'em.

He hasn't been with the team long enough to know better.

[Dave Borton]

You think Lewis can handle pressure? Love it