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

[Squirrel]

Just now, IndyTwinsFan said:

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. 

Good idea!!! The most useful post in a game thread ever! Thank you!

[wsnydes]

1 minute ago, Squirrel said:

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 ... 

You do weird things with ice cream!  It's hard to know!

No need to make a decision.  Have both!

[Squirrel]

Just now, wsnydes said:

You do weird things with ice cream!  It's hard to know!

No need to make a decision.  Have both!

That would be overkill ... but ... we'll see how good the game is and just how much consolation I might need

[mrtwinsfan]

23 minutes ago, chpettit19 said:

I'm not all that excited with either of them in the rotation. Don't trust either to make it through more than 4 innings smoothly. And think they're both way too likely to put way too much on the pen. But I think they do need to see what Maeda has between now and the break. I think 3 starts for him is relatively reasonable to see if he has anything left.

Easy answer is use them both , Maeda not gonna go long 3-4-5 max , and have varland ready , try saving the Relievers

[wsnydes]

1 minute ago, Squirrel said:

That would be overkill ... but ... we'll see how good the game is and just how much consolation I might need

I've had two kinds of Scotch during a game.  That wasn't overkill!

[Dave Borton]

8 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 grow this variety. If you get up here, stop. It needs to be divided this fall.

 

https://www.gardenia.net/plant/rheum-x-hybridum-canada-red

 

 

[stringer bell]

Good job Pablo.  Not trying to be too dramatic, but this type of game is why you’re willing to part with Arraez for a pitcher. Red Sox are hot, Twins are not. This is a game where the man on the mound really matters. 

[mrtwinsfan]

Notice how deep we play the Outfield compared to other teams ?  Solanos caught ball good example 

[OvertheHill]

Did I hear some booing after the Buxton K? They cut away pretty quickly…

[Dave Borton]

Buxton K's. Now there is a surprise.

 

[CRF]

Buxton = K's

[USAFChief]

1 hour ago, Riverbrian said:

I got into this with another poster when Solano was picked off at 3B on the Gallo double. 

What was Watkins doing? 

 

I was at that game and had a great view.  On the Gallo double, 100 percent on Watkins. Wave, then a way too late stop sign.

[Parfigliano]

Just now, CRF said:

Buxton = K's

Good thing he keeps hitting 3rd.

[RickOShea]

Just now, OvertheHill said:

Did I hear some booing after the Buxton K? They cut away pretty quickly…

It's hard not to boo him, if they did.  He has to tough it out, til things change.  It comes with the territory.  I would like Rocco to alleviate some of the pressure by batting him 7th or 8th.  Batting 9th would just cause him embarrassment and just more pressure.

[Irishman]

4 minutes ago, OvertheHill said:

Did I hear some booing after the Buxton K? They cut away pretty quickly…

Baldelli may need to move Buxton down to 7th or 8th.   

[mrtwinsfan]

Buxton go swinging or bat on the shoulders ? 

[Parfigliano]

Love that TC commercial that calls their hitting "unreal".

[RickOShea]

Some guys need a kick in the butt to get going, while others need a pat on the back.  I can't quite figure where Buxton falls.

[RickOShea]

1 minute ago, Parfigliano said:

Love that TC commercial that calls their hitting "unreal".

At least it's a true statement.

[Dave Borton]

4 minutes ago, mrtwinsfan said:

Buxton go swinging or bat on the shoulders ? 

Swinging.

[mnfireman]

11 minutes ago, mrtwinsfan said:

Notice how deep we play the Outfield compared to other teams ?  Solanos caught ball good example 

xBA was .750, good positioning/defense by Boston/Verdugo

[Parfigliano]

2 minutes ago, RickOShea said:

Some guys need a kick in the butt to get going, while others need a pat on the back.  I can't quite figure where Buxton falls.

Have they ever tried the kick?  Seems to me he just gets the pat.  Over and over and over.

[USAFChief]

7 minutes ago, mrtwinsfan said:

Buxton go swinging or bat on the shoulders ? 

Yes.

[mrtwinsfan]

2 minutes ago, davidborton said:

Swinging.

That shows Improvement,  

[RickOShea]

3 minutes ago, USAFChief said:

Yes.

When will you posters ever learn? LOL

[RickOShea]

4 minutes ago, Parfigliano said:

Have they ever tried the kick?  Seems to me he just gets the pat.  Over and over and over.

I don't think they have.  It may be an option to explore.

[USAFChief]

Kepler catches that.

 

//ducks

[wsnydes]

1 minute ago, RickOShea said:

When will you posters ever learn? LOL

Yes.

[SwainZag]

Pablo could use a big K here

[USAFChief]

Just now, wsnydes said:

Yes.

No.