Game Thread: Twins (Lopez) v Red Sox (Paxton), 6/19/23 @ 6:40 CT

[tony&rodney]

Watkins made the mistake when Solano was out at third base. He held him up and then waved him to go.

[stringer bell]

9 minutes ago, chpettit19 said:

They've been building him up as a starter, and the rumors are that he'd likely start on Friday in Detroit, which, I believe, would be Varland's day. So entirely possible Maeda takes Varland's spot in the rotation.

I don’t think Louie has guaranteed himself a spot in the rotation (as Ober has). I suspect he will be with the Saints before the month is out. 

[Riverbrian]

Just now, wsnydes said:

It's not the end of the world.  The pen needs help though.

My wife is growing cilantro and spinach in a planter outside. I can see green coming out of the dirt. 

I'm hoping they are growing some relievers on the farm. 

BTW... My wife isn't crazy... I actually like cilantro on stuff. 

[Dave Borton]

1 hour ago, lecroy24fan said:

No Lewis again.

My bet is that is in consult w/Ortho doc and trainer. Build it up.

[Squirrel]

I'm just putting this out here because it needs to be out here ... yay for the pitch clock!

 

 

[stringer bell]

I haven’t watched a pre-game show in a while. The commentators don’t paint a positive picture for tonight. 

[Dave Borton]

1 minute ago, Riverbrian said:

 

BTW... My wife isn't crazy... I actually like cilantro on stuff. 

I can't cook Mexican food w/o it.

[Squirrel]

1 minute ago, davidborton said:

My bet is that is in consult w/Ortho doc and trainer. Build it up.

Yeah ... I don't blame them for being a little cautious here, or with Kirilloff, even though I'd rather them both be in the lineup every day. Lewis did his rehab then came right up, so ... I'm okay with it. Kind of, sort of. At least the caring side of me is. The callous side who wants to win, isn't. 🙂

[Riverbrian]

I got to run to Fargo and back tonight. 

I had a nice streak of watching Twins game going that will be stopped. 

If the Twins score 10 runs tonight... I know that the offensive issues are on me. 

Have a fun game thread tonight. Stay happy everyone. 

[Squirrel]

3 minutes ago, Riverbrian said:

BTW... My wife isn't crazy... I actually like cilantro on stuff. 

Blecht. I don't. But I do love fresh spinach. Can't make a veggie smoothie without it! 

[Melissa]

We’re at the game! Section 108 Row 23. Go Twins!

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[Parfigliano]

3 minutes ago, Riverbrian said:

My wife is growing cilantro and spinach in a planter outside. I can see green coming out of the dirt. 

I'm hoping they are growing some relievers on the farm. 

BTW... My wife isn't crazy... I actually like cilantro on stuff. 

Cant make mex food without it

[Squirrel]

1 minute ago, Riverbrian said:

Stay happy everyone. 

Mighty tall ask for a game thread, but we will have to survive without you

[Dave Borton]

Twins radio had a pre-recorded interview w/Kepler, waxing very eloquently (not sarcasm) on hitting. The piece just struck me as an effort at hype for consumer consumption. Attebery was going on and on about that side of Max.. I found it inappropriately placed at this time.  Don't insult me.

[mnfireman]

4 minutes ago, tony&rodney said:

Watkins made the mistake when Solano was out at third base. He held him up and then waved him to go.

Sometimes I wonder if Watkins knows what he his doing out there, there have been more than just a few head-scratching plays with sending/holding runners the last couple of seasons.

[wsnydes]

2 minutes ago, Squirrel said:

Blecht. I don't. But I do love fresh spinach. Can't make a veggie smoothie without it! 

I assume that you put it in Blizzards too...

[Dave Borton]

3 minutes ago, Squirrel said:

The callous side who wants to win, isn't. 🙂

Those of us who played ball know and live w/that tension.

[Parfigliano]

1 minute ago, Parfigliano said:

Cant make mex food without it

When I moved to NM I thought Taco Johns was mex.  I learned quick.

[Squirrel]

1 minute ago, wsnydes said:

I assume that you put it in Blizzards too...

Sheeesh ... no way. I love spinach but I need my blizzards veggie-free ... unless they make one with rhubarb

[wsnydes]

Just now, Squirrel said:

Sheeesh ... no way. I love spinach but I need my blizzards veggie-free ... unless they make one with rhubarb

I just figured that spinach was a natural topping for your chicken gizzard blizzards.  

[Dave Borton]

5 minutes ago, Riverbrian said:

I got to run to Fargo and back tonight. 

I used to have that run in Nov-Feb. Better tonite than then.

[Dave Borton]

2 minutes ago, Squirrel said:

 ... unless they make one with rhubarb

Stop on by,. My rhubarb is the best it has ever been. I combine rhubarb, diced apple, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and MN maple syrup.

[RickOShea]

1 minute ago, davidborton said:

I used to have that run in Nov-Feb. Better tonite than then.

Using the dogs, or driving?

[IndyTwinsFan]

4 minutes ago, Squirrel said:

Sheeesh ... no way. I love spinach but I need my blizzards veggie-free ... unless they make one with rhubarb

A rhubarb blizzard?  That sounds kind of tasty. 

[Squirrel]

1 minute ago, davidborton said:

Stop on by,. My rhubarb is the best it has ever been. I combine rhubarb, diced apple, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and MN maple syrup.

If I still lived in the area, you'd be getting a knock on your door about now ... that sounds GOOD!!!

I have some rhubarb in the frig that I bought at the farmer's market ... gotta use it quick, but since got REALLY busy and with company coming

[wsnydes]

3 minutes ago, davidborton said:

I used to have that run in Nov-Feb. Better tonite than then.

 

10 minutes ago, Riverbrian said:

I got to run to Fargo and back tonight. 

You guys know that they make horseless carriages...and even horses...for such things.  You don't need to run!

[Squirrel]

Just now, IndyTwinsFan said:

A rhubarb blizzard?  That sounds kind of tasty. 

It's the only veggie I'd put on ice cream ... of course it would have to be cooked up first with some sugar and spice 🙂

[wsnydes]

1 minute ago, Squirrel said:

It's the only veggie I'd put on ice cream ... of course it would have to be cooked up first with some sugar and spice 🙂

The ice cream?

[Squirrel]

Just now, wsnydes said:

The ice cream?

what do you think?

Speaking of which ... I have ice cream. Went to the store and actually bought some ... once my smoothie dinner is well digested, maybe have to break open a pint ... Graeter's Toffee or Ben & Jerry's mint chocolate cookie ... such decisions ... 

[IndyTwinsFan]

2 minutes ago, Squirrel said:

If I still lived in the area, you'd be getting a knock on your door about now ... that sounds GOOD!!!

I have some rhubarb in the frig that I bought at the farmer's market ... gotta use it quick, but since got REALLY busy and with company coming

I'd chop it up, bag it, and drop it in the freezer.  It keeps quite well in a frozen state.  Then pull it out to thaw before using.

That's what I usually do with it.