Game Thread: Twins (Ober) v Tigers (Faedo), 8/15/23 @ 6:40 CT

[Craig Arko]

Didn’t see anything on Kiriloff. 

[chpettit19]

8 minutes ago, Craig Arko said:

https://x.com/danhayesmlb/status/1691566068303634803?s=61&t=g_EglTJCQvcdCHNWehBPIw 

Julien hamstring issue.

Well now I have to take back my complaints like an adult. I hate being an adult.

[wsnydes]

48 minutes ago, RickOShea said:

How about Lewis playing and Julien, not.

If a lineup isn't half bad, then the other half isn't half good!

[Craig Arko]

Just now, chpettit19 said:

Well now I have to take back my complaints like an adult. I hate being an adult.

I’m on about my fifth childhood.

[wsnydes]

Just now, Craig Arko said:

I’m on about my fifth childhood.

But who's counting?!

[Craig Arko]

4 minutes ago, wsnydes said:

But who's counting?!

Fangraphs. They count everything, don’t they? ChAR; childhoods above replacement. 

[mrtwinsfan]

Any word on Alex Kiroloff ??   never hear anything about him  ?/  Player of the week and he goes Missing shortly after, ,  and why not teach Wallner and Larnach to be able to back up 1b ??   would only help them and the Team maybe

[sampleSizeOfOne]

18 minutes ago, Craig Arko said:

I’m on about my fifth childhood.

What's reincarnation like?

[Craig Arko]

8 minutes ago, sampleSizeOfOne said:

What's reincarnation like?

Pink.

[tony&rodney]

53 minutes ago, Craig Arko said:

https://x.com/danhayesmlb/status/1691566068303634803?s=61&t=g_EglTJCQvcdCHNWehBPIw 

Julien hamstring issue.

Thank you. That makes sense.

[USAFChief]

Miguel Cabrera's last 2 games at TF, barring a miracle finish to 2023.

Miggy leads all active MLB players with 3145 hits.

Today's quiz: who are the next 5 on the list?

(Hint: Miggy is a little over 1000 hits ahead of 2nd place, but only a little more than 1100 hits ahead of 5th place.)

[SwainZag]

5 minutes ago, USAFChief said:

Miguel Cabrera's last 2 games at TF, barring a miracle finish to 2023.

Miggy leads all active MLB players with 3145 hits.

Today's quiz: who are the next 5 on the list?

(Hint: Miggy is a little over 1000 hits ahead of 2nd place, but only a little more than 1100 hits ahead of 5th place.)

Off the top of my head I would throw out Joey Votto, Jose Altuve, Paul Goldschmidt and Freddie Freeman?

Gotta be a couple vets I am forgetting about that are hanging around.

[Parfigliano]

1 hour ago, tony&rodney said:

That is a fair point. I thought about that but also thought about the two days off this week and that Julien is likely hungry and fighting to improve (1-3 with a walk against LH on Sunday). However, there are always discussions within a club that fans have no idea about. I guess Gallo could always go 4-4 again.

He could.  I could win the lottery tonight.  Between the two I like my chances better.

[stringer bell]

How about Nelson Cruz? Does he count?

[stringer bell]

Andrew McCutchen?

[Vanimal46]

26 minutes ago, USAFChief said:

Miguel Cabrera's last 2 games at TF, barring a miracle finish to 2023.

Miggy leads all active MLB players with 3145 hits.

Today's quiz: who are the next 5 on the list?

(Hint: Miggy is a little over 1000 hits ahead of 2nd place, but only a little more than 1100 hits ahead of 5th place.)

If you count his independent league stats Lew Ford has to be an answer. 

[USAFChief]

36 minutes ago, SwainZag said:

Off the top of my head I would throw out Joey Votto, Jose Altuve, Paul Goldschmidt and Freddie Freeman?

Gotta be a couple vets I am forgetting about that are hanging around.

Joey Votto is #1 (2nd among active players), Freddie Freeman #2 (3rd active player) on our list

 

I'm not sure exactly where he is, but I think Altuve is closing in on 2000 hits. Not on our 2-6 list though.

[USAFChief]

22 minutes ago, stringer bell said:

How about Nelson Cruz? Does he count?

Nelson Cruz #4 on our list (5th among active players).

[rwilfong86]

Good to see Royce back in the lineup.

[USAFChief]

18 minutes ago, stringer bell said:

Andrew McCutchen?

5th on our list (#6 overall).

 

[USAFChief]

One name remains 

1.(Miguel Cabrera)

2. Joey Votto 2124

3. Freddie Freeman 2061

4.

5. Nelson Cruz 2053

6. Andrew McCutchen 2033

 

The missing name is tough. I'd never have gotten it without cheating 

[Nine of twelve]

[Dave Borton]

Staff, thank you for the header alert to the game thread. I was unable to find it last Sunday. My doc tests me for place/date/"Who is president" every visit. That is sufficient challenge.

 

Thanks.

[stringer bell]

Time for a little revenge against the Motor City Kitties. They have hit the Twins surprisingly well and pitched well against them (a lot of teams have done that). 

[mnfireman]

7 minutes ago, USAFChief said:

One name remains 

1.(Miguel Cabrera)

2. Joey Votto 2124

3. Freddie Freeman 2061

4.

5. Nelson Cruz 2053

6. Andrew McCutchen 2033

 

The missing name is tough. I'd never have gotten it without cheating 

I cheated and was very surprised. I will not answer for now.

[Jocko87]

2 hours ago, chpettit19 said:

I'd start Solano over Gallo 10/10 times, but to each their own. If Julien has issues with something this guy throws he's not anywhere near the hitter we hope he is. And if he's ever going to figure out whatever that possible struggle is he needs to play. Not sit behind a guy striking out at historic rates. 

You may be able to find "several dozen" hitters in the division you'd take Gallo over, but I can't. But, again, to each their own.

It’s my fault. I typed out something about maybe dealing with an owie but deleted it. I guess not in time. 

[Dave Borton]

1 hour ago, USAFChief said:

Today's quiz: who are the next 5 on the list?

Can we have some time to think about it?

[USAFChief]

Just now, davidborton said:

Can we have some time to think about it?

OK, but at my age don't take all day.

[wsnydes]

1 minute ago, USAFChief said:

OK, but at my age don't take all day.

I thought you were immortal?!?

[RickOShea]

It wouldn't surprise me if it took all day, no disrespect intended.