Game Thread: National League vs. American League, 5 p.m. PDT

[RickOShea]

3 minutes ago, IndianaTwin said:

The All-Star Game has lost a lot of luster for me since I was a kid, but when I think about a 182-174 NBA ASG, or 14-12 in the NHL, this still at least resembles a real game. 

Yes indeed.  Seems like Bobby Orr played 45 minutes in the NHL ASG.

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

There was a great article about Sonny Gray in the Strib. Sounds like he’s been a good influence on Joe Ryan. Here’s another funny story: 

 

One of the best compliments Gray received came in Game 3 of the 2013 American League Division Series. He was lights out in Game 2, pitching eight scoreless innings for Oakland against the Tigers. During a benches-clearing incident at the end of Game 3, Gray remembers staying in the background as players yelled at one another. A's interpreter Ariel Prieto told Gray, "Miggy wants to see you."

Gray, who was in his first major league season, was confused. This was during the middle of the benches clearing. Prieto reiterated, "Cabrera." Gray shuffled around and didn't know what to expect.

"I get over to Cabrera and he's like, 'hey, you've got good stuff, man. You've got good stuff,' " Gray said. "I'm like: 'Thank you, Mr. Cabrera. I appreciate that.' I didn't know what was happening."

[RickOShea]

My brother had North Star season tickets and I don't think I missed one Boston-Ninnesota game.  I remember Orr taking the puck behind his net, outskating everyone up the right or left side, and then letting a viscous slap go, or he would cut across the crease and backhanding the puck in.

[IndianaTwin]

3 minutes ago, Hosken Bombo Disco said:

There was a great article about Sonny Gray in the Strib. Sounds like he’s been a good influence on Joe Ryan. Here’s another funny story: 

 

One of the best compliments Gray received came in Game 3 of the 2013 American League Division Series. He was lights out in Game 2, pitching eight scoreless innings for Oakland against the Tigers. During a benches-clearing incident at the end of Game 3, Gray remembers staying in the background as players yelled at one another. A's interpreter Ariel Prieto told Gray, "Miggy wants to see you."

Gray, who was in his first major league season, was confused. This was during the middle of the benches clearing. Prieto reiterated, "Cabrera." Gray shuffled around and didn't know what to expect.

"I get over to Cabrera and he's like, 'hey, you've got good stuff, man. You've got good stuff,' " Gray said. "I'm like: 'Thank you, Mr. Cabrera. I appreciate that.' I didn't know what was happening."

That’s awesome.

And also says something about the nature of bench-clearing brawls. Sometimes they are legit, but sometimes it’s just guys dancing around. 

[AceWrigley]

Just like we all predicted, Brent Rooker ... All-Star, and he hits a double. Congrats to Mr. Rooker, though I'm sure playing for the A's this year leaves a little to be desired.

[AceWrigley]

2 minutes ago, RickOShea said:

My brother had North Star season tickets and I don't think I missed one Boston-Ninnesota game.  I remember Orr taking the puck behind his net, outskating everyone up the right or left side, and then letting a viscous slap go, or he would cut across the crease and backhanding the puck in.

Man, I live in Bruins territory now but have never been able to convert to Bruins fandom. I still haven't forgotten what Dave Forbes did to Henry Boucha.

[RickOShea]

My neighbor loved Bobby Orr.  He wanted to name his first son,  Bobby Orr William McDermott.   People would hear that and would ask him ,'Well which name, Bobby or William'.

[RickOShea]

Just now, AceWrigley said:

Man, I live in Bruins territory now but have never been able to convert to Bruins fandom. I still haven't forgotten what Dave Forbes did to Henry Boucha.

I think Terry Riley bit a part of the ear off, one of the North Stars.  For the love of God, I can't remember his name.

[IndianaTwin]

Just now, RickOShea said:

I think Terry Riley bit a part of the ear off, one of the North Stars.  For the love of God, I can't remember his name.

Evander Holyfield?

[RickOShea]

Just now, IndianaTwin said:

Evander Holyfield?

No, this guy played hockey for the North Stars.

[mrtwinsfan]

World Championships: 3

Winningest Manager: Bucky Harris, 1336-1416, .485 W-L%    Alot of games

[AceWrigley]

2 minutes ago, RickOShea said:

I think Terry Riley bit a part of the ear off, one of the North Stars.  For the love of God, I can't remember his name.

Old one ear.

[RickOShea]

My bad. His name was Terry O'reilly.

[IndianaTwin]

1 minute ago, RickOShea said:

No, this guy played hockey for the North Stars.

Sorry — any time ear-biting gets mentioned, it’s hard not to go there…

[mrtwinsfan]

1 minute ago, AceWrigley said:

Old one ear.

Was that the Henry Boucha  game, 

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

15 minutes ago, IndianaTwin said:

I always enjoy playing around with rotation scenarios. ..

Whadaya think (and to keep it easier, let’s ignore the Keuchel discussion)? 

It is fun to do, and I’m sure the Twins are doing it too. 

I am on board with your idea of trying to manage Ober’s innings a little bit. I also like your idea of letting Gray start Sunday, and to add to that maybe even giving him and Lopez an extra day to report to Oakland. Maybe, dunno.

In theory the starters for the first couple games against Oakland would roughly line up to face Cleveland at the end of August and then line up for the first postseason series, although it obviously gets a little sketchy trying to predict out that far. 

 

[AceWrigley]

2 minutes ago, RickOShea said:

My bad. His name was Terry O'reilly.

Can't recall that. I remember Mike Milbury going into the stands vs the Rangers and clobbering a guy with his own shoe. God I love hockey. 😀

[IndianaTwin]

6 minutes ago, AceWrigley said:

Old one ear.

Huh? 

[Tlaker]

50 minutes ago, SD happy said:

Better than Ron Coomer. When he use to do the Twins pre game show, they would introduce him as former all star Ron Coomer. I would chuckle every time.

I listen to the Cubs radio broadcast team quite often, and Pat Hughes always introduces Coomer as All Star Ron Coomer

[ashbury]

1 minute ago, IndianaTwin said:

Huh? 

ONE OLD EAR.

[RickOShea]

Just now, Tlaker said:

I listen to the Cubs radio broadcast team quite often, and Pat Hughes always introduces Coomer as All Star Ron Coomer

Was Coomer an All-Star, or named to the team?  If yes, end of story.

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

5 minutes ago, RickOShea said:

My bad. His name was Terry O'reilly.

Was his name Terry, or Eilly? 🤣

[AceWrigley]

1 minute ago, IndianaTwin said:

Huh? 

I couldn't recall the incident or player, but was referring to the bitten one as "Old One Ear" . . . you see.

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

Let’s get a rumor started that Brent Rooker bit off someone’s ear in the All Star game tonite

[mrtwinsfan]

Dave Forbes-Henry Boucha Eye Incident, January 4, 1975,   i was at this game,  was crazy!!  its on You-tube

[RickOShea]

Just now, mrtwinsfan said:

Dave Forbes-Henry Boucha Eye Incident, January 4, 1975,   i was at this game,  was crazy!!  its on You-tube

Did you actually buy a ticket?

[Tlaker]

4 minutes ago, RickOShea said:

Was Coomer an All-Star, or named to the team?  If yes, end of story.

Yes

[IndianaTwin]

3 minutes ago, Tlaker said:

I listen to the Cubs radio broadcast team quite often, and Pat Hughes always introduces Coomer as All Star Ron Coomer

I listen to them some as well. I really like Hughes. It’s also not hard to hear some of Hughes come through in Provus’s style. 

[AceWrigley]

4 minutes ago, Tlaker said:

I listen to the Cubs radio broadcast team quite often, and Pat Hughes always introduces Coomer as All Star Ron Coomer

I love that, knowing those two its half dig.

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

3 minutes ago, AceWrigley said:

"Old One Ear" . . . you see.

I think you are thing of “Jose Can…” you see.

(“by the dawns early light”🎵)