Game Thread: Twins (Ryan) v Orioles (Gibson), 7/9/23 @ 1:10 CT

[wsnydes]

[wsnydes]

Let's close out the first half strong with another great Ryan start!

[PDX Twin]

It seems like about half the time, the Twins' lineup is posted and the opponents' is not. Does Rocco just have a lineup rotation set a week in advance on his tablet and all he has to do (unless there is an injury) is hit "send"?

Or, more generously, maybe he just works harder than the other manager and gets his assignment in early?

[CRF]

For the hell of it...I consulted the Magic 8 Ball this morning, and asked if we would score more than 2 runs today. I shook it a little bit and the response I got was "Sure...and I also want to talk to you about some ocean front property in Arizona". That can't be right...can it?

[Nine of twelve]

I’ll be listening to Cory and maybe to Dan. Hoping to be in first place at the break. 

[USAFChief]

Not for nothing...the O's took infield.

But not our Twins.

This will never fail to disappoint me.

[Schmoeman5]

7 minutes ago, USAFChief said:

Not for nothing...the O's took infield.

But not our Twins.

This will never fail to disappoint me.

Talking bout practice? I concur Chief. Enjoy the game

[wsnydes]

12 minutes ago, USAFChief said:

Not for nothing...the O's took infield.

But not our Twins.

This will never fail to disappoint me.

Do they let you in early enough on weekends to see them though?  I don't believe that they do during the week.  It's been a while since I've gotten to a game as the gates open.

[wsnydes]

1 hour ago, PDX Twin said:

It seems like about half the time, the Twins' lineup is posted and the opponents' is not. Does Rocco just have a lineup rotation set a week in advance on his tablet and all he has to do (unless there is an injury) is hit "send"?

Or, more generously, maybe he just works harder than the other manager and gets his assignment in early?

I guess if you know the opposing pitcher, you know your matchups.  The only thing to really wait for would be if someone is dinged up.  No real sense in waiting to submit it at that point.  That's how I'd operate anyway.

[wsnydes]

Orioles lineup posted above.

[HokieRif]

I've got nothing positive to say today, so I wont say it.  Maybe just hope things dont get entirely out of control and jeopardize Lopez's and Gray's ability to pitch on Tuesday.

[stringer bell]

Okay Joe, show you belong in Seattle on Tuesday. 

[Parfigliano]

Why Vasquez start?

[mrtwinsfan]

k.k.k.  atta boy Joe

[mrtwinsfan]

Will we have patience against Nibby--Gibby ?

[CRF]

Julien is a work in progress with his glove, but his bat needs to stay in the lineup. 

[Squirrel]

2 hours ago, PDX Twin said:

It seems like about half the time, the Twins' lineup is posted and the opponents' is not. Does Rocco just have a lineup rotation set a week in advance on his tablet and all he has to do (unless there is an injury) is hit "send"?

Or, more generously, maybe he just works harder than the other manager and gets his assignment in early?

Oh good Lord. Seriously? It wasn’t that long ago people complained they weren’t up soon enough, ahead of others, and now we are complaining that it’s up too soon? Come on now. This is just looking for things to complain about when there are real things to complain about. Get out of the rut.

[mrtwinsfan]

1 minute ago, CRF said:

Julien is a work in progress with his glove, but his bat needs to stay in the lineup. 

Talk to Buxton , He does have the Answer,

[Parfigliano]

1 minute ago, mrtwinsfan said:

Talk to Buxton , He does have the Answer,

Whats the question?

[Schmoeman5]

20 minutes ago, stringer bell said:

Okay Joe, show you belong in Seattle on Tuesday. 

He belongs. #1 starter so far. He definitely deserves it over the Twins #3 and 4 starters. Probably the fact he's in his 2nd year. Didn't win the popularity contest over known veterans.

[USAFChief]

I'm not very pleased to only get 1 run there. 

[mrtwinsfan]

2 minutes ago, Schmoeman5 said:

He belongs. #1 starter so far. He definitely deserves it over the Twins #3 and 4 starters. Probably the fact he's in his 2nd year. Didn't win the popularity contest over known veterans.

Atlanta Braves  might of made a ??   for that 

[Parfigliano]

Left the room for 3 minutes to let dogs out and its tied.

[Parfigliano]

Joe making statement about ASG snub

[Schmoeman5]

13 minutes ago, mrtwinsfan said:

Atlanta Braves  might of made a ??   for that 

1 bad outing vs one of the best teams in baseball. Even the best pitchers have a bad outing. Strider has a couple starts where he got lit up. 

[mnfireman]

20 minutes ago, Schmoeman5 said:

He belongs. #1 starter so far. He definitely deserves it over the Twins #3 and 4 starters. Probably the fact he's in his 2nd year. Didn't win the popularity contest over known veterans.

His Chevy Big Block ERA (4.54) in June and July maybe hurts him a little though...

[mnfireman]

Now that the defense got to make a play, Ryan needs to get some quick innings or the BP will be in there by the 5th.

[Schmoeman5]

6 minutes ago, mnfireman said:

Now that the defense got to make a play, Ryan needs to get some quick innings or the BP will be in there by the 5th.

Indeed. He's getting a lot of swings and misses but throwing too many pitches. Ah hell. The bullpen will get 4 days off. Use em up

[IndianaTwin]

34 minutes ago, Schmoeman5 said:

He belongs. #1 starter so far. He definitely deserves it over the Twins #3 and 4 starters. Probably the fact he's in his 2nd year. Didn't win the popularity contest over known veterans.

Not sure he deserves it over Gray, but him vs. Lopez is probably 50/50. It may have been a factor that Ryan is pitching today. That would have effectively left them a player short, since starters who pitch on Sunday generally aren't allowed to actually pitch in the game. 

[mnfireman]

Just now, Schmoeman5 said:

Ah hell. The bullpen will get 4 days off. Use em up

Are you sure you want that to happen?