Game Thread: Twins (Varland) v Tigers (TBD), 6/18/23 @ 1:10 CT

[rwilfong86]

2 minutes ago, Squirrel said:

Well, but that would be a family issue and that would be approved, unless he just left without going through channels

I'm sure we will find out in the coming days. 

[Squirrel]

Had a great farmer’s market lunch … fresh radishes and celery, berries, crusty bread and cheese … so yummy

[cHawk]

Just now, Squirrel said:

Had a great farmer’s market lunch … fresh radishes and celery, berries, crusty bread and cheese … so yummy

What kind of cheese was it?

[Mortimerkenny21]

1 minute ago, rwilfong86 said:

I'm sure we will find out in the coming days. 

I read your write up about you and your wife's connection with him. Hopefully he and his family are well.

[Squirrel]

2 minutes ago, cHawk said:

What kind of cheese was it?

Triple layered Brie with blue cheese; and a Brie with apricots 

[Danchat]

Gallo is the last guy you want up with runners on, he just takes too many uncompetitive at bats.

[Mortimerkenny21]

Way to go! Tie Game!

 

[stringer bell]

5 minutes ago, Blyleven2011 said:

Rocco likes Kepler and everyone knows that ...

But when is he going to learn Kepler is a rally killer and does belong batting higher than eighth ...

He doesn't pinch hit for Kepler  but did against Kirilloff  when he had to face a lefthander   ,,,

Another head scratcher  ... 

It would be a head scratcher to pull the better fielding player in the first inning of a bullpen game. There were torches and pitchforks when Rocco pinch hit in the first and second inning.

[Squirrel]

Wooohooo! We’re rolling now … heh

[rwilfong86]

2 minutes ago, Mortimerkenny21 said:

I read your write up about you and your wife's connection with him. Hopefully he and his family are well.

Thanks for reading, he is a good guy so it really stinks to see him struggle the way he has

[stringer bell]

A rare good at-bat for Vázquez. 

[cHawk]

There was no reason for Taylor to swing at that pitch.

[Squirrel]

Does anyone here use tiger balm? Does it help?

[Squirrel]

Well, it’s tied up, that’s better than being behind 🙂

[cHawk]

3 minutes ago, Squirrel said:

Does anyone here use tiger balm? Does it help?

It relieves pain.

[stringer bell]

Regarding López, we don't know what the problem is. We do know that after a promising start he has performed poorly on the mound. Perhaps whatever got him on the restricted list has affected his performance on the field. It is all speculation at this point. Best wishes to López.

[Blyleven2011]

5 minutes ago, stringer bell said:

It would be a head scratcher to pull the better fielding player in the first inning of a bullpen game. There were torches and pitchforks when Rocco pinch hit in the first and second inning.

True , I was just stating what Rocco did with Kirilloff who is a better hitter against lefthanders  

[Tlaker]

1 minute ago, cHawk said:

It relieves pain.

I’ve never heard of that? Is it readily available in drugstores?

[Squirrel]

1 minute ago, Tlaker said:

I’ve never heard of that? Is it readily available in drugstores?

Yes. But beware … it has a strong odor … I’m not sure how much it works, and probably depends on the ailment, but everyone is different

[Squirrel]

3 minutes ago, Tlaker said:

I’ve never heard of that? Is it readily available in drugstores?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiger_Balm

[stringer bell]

Probably won't get more than 5 from Varland. 

[Mortimerkenny21]

Unless Varland has a low pitch count 4th and 5th inning he is gonna struggle to make it through 5. Hope he powers through.

[Parfigliano]

2 minutes ago, Squirrel said:

Yes. But beware … it has a strong odor … I’m not sure how much it works, and probably depends on the ailment, but everyone is different

Makes Vicks Vapo Rub smell like fresh air.

[RickOShea]

7 minutes ago, Tlaker said:

I’ve never heard of that? Is it readily available in drugstores?

Available in most stores where tiger merchandise is sold.

[Squirrel]

7 minutes ago, stringer bell said:

Regarding López, we don't know what the problem is. We do know that after a promising start he has performed poorly on the mound. Perhaps whatever got him on the restricted list has affected his performance on the field. It is all speculation at this point. Best wishes to López.

 

[Tlaker]

1 minute ago, Parfigliano said:

Makes Vicks Vapo Rub smell like fresh air.

So maybe not put it on before going out in public?😀

[Squirrel]

2 minutes ago, Parfigliano said:

Makes Vicks Vapo Rub smell like fresh air.

I think it smells the same 

[Squirrel]

Just now, Tlaker said:

So maybe not put it on before going out in public?😀

For me, I’d wear it when going out in public to keep people away. Especially riding the bus or the train 🙂

[MABB1959]

1 hour ago, Bigfork Twins Guy said:

It's obvious that Buck has been struggling since his return from the rib injury.  Perhaps they want to give him a day off to kind of reset.  It can't hurt.

Struggling is putting it nicely.  He is horrible and they need to at least try letting him be Buxton.   He hasn’t stayed off the IL so that experiment needs to end.  I hope he is seeing a sports therapist and put on the IL until he gets mentally healthy.   

[Robert Floren]

Come on Twins, unleash your mighty bats,