Game Thread: Twins (Maeda) v Tigers (Olson), 8/16/23 @ 12:10 CT

[wsnydes]

[wsnydes]

Julien's hammy appears to be barking less today, so that's good to see him back in the lineup.

The Twins have done absolutely nothing against Olson so far this season, let's hope that changes today!

[pierre75275]

No Correa again. He must really be hurting.

I wonder if he is next on the DL.

[USAFChief]

Gallo CF.

I got nothin'.

Just...Gallo CF.

[Road trip]

Julien at 2B while Polanco DH's is... counterintuitive.  But hey, I'm just happy to watch Julien hit.  

[stringer bell]

13 minutes ago, Road trip said:

Julien at 2B while Polanco DH's is... counterintuitive.  But hey, I'm just happy to watch Julien hit.  

Day game after a night game. I think that is the reason Jorge is DH and Correa and Taylor are not in the lineup.

[Vanimal46]

17 minutes ago, USAFChief said:

Gallo CF.

I got nothin'.

Just...Gallo CF.

That is a choice Baldelli made today. That’s what I’ve got. 
 

[stringer bell]

Cabrera's last AB against the Twins will not be a ten hopper up the middle turned into an out. He'll get four more chances to add to his totals.

[ziggy]

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Just...Gallo CF.

Gallo is a ballplayer. He is a heads up, good defending, good running (for a big man) big swing taking ball player. Gardy had an affection for light hitting good defending players who could play multiple positions(like he was in his playing days). Matt Tolbert is a perfect example.

It seems Rocco has a affection for Gallo because he also mirrors Rocco in his playing days. I have no issue with the Twins signing and playing Gallo but for the life of me I can not understand why Gallo received a raise over last years salary.  

I like Gallo's defense, running and smart play. When he is at bat I trick myself inuto thinking it's Harmon Killebrew in his later years so the whiffs don't bother me as much.  Try it, pretend he is wearing number 3.

[Dave Borton]

33 minutes ago, Road trip said:

Julien at 2B while Polanco DH's is... counterintuitive.  But hey, I'm just happy to watch Julien hit.  

Julien needs work under game circumstances. Let him learn and earn it for next year when you add Lee to the mix.

[IaBeanCounter]

Yesterday they fielded close to the best defensive team.  Today I believe that 2-4 positions have been weakened.  Is there a site that posts an individual game's expected BA vs the actual BA?  TIA

[SpicyGarvSauce]

50 minutes ago, USAFChief said:

Gallo CF.

I got nothin'.

Just...Gallo CF.

At this point, Gallo isn't going anywhere.

 

[Dave Borton]

Get Maeda some runs Twins. Let him pitch with the wind at his back.

 

[Jocko87]

55 minutes ago, stringer bell said:

Day game after a night game. I think that is the reason Jorge is DH and Correa and Taylor are not in the lineup.

With a day off after. Maximum rest.

[Jocko87]

1 hour ago, USAFChief said:

Gallo CF.

I got nothin'.

Just...Gallo CF.

[Mike Sixel]

1 hour ago, USAFChief said:

Gallo CF.

I got nothin'.

Just...Gallo CF.

I promised myself I wouldn't post my thoughts on him today.... They're really making that hard. 

[Mike Sixel]

Four backup or DFA candidates in the lineup..... On a supposed playoff team.... Free the damn youth already. 

[wsnydes]

2 minutes ago, Mike Sixel said:

I promised myself I wouldn't post my thoughts on him today.... They're really making that hard. 

Maybe just to get it out of your system, post the polar opposite of your thoughts!

It is opposite day, afterall.

[Mike Sixel]

Just now, wsnydes said:

Maybe just to get it out of your system, post the polar opposite of your thoughts!

It is opposite day, afterall.

Joey Gallo is my favorite player and I hope they sign him to an extension! ! ! 

[Jocko87]

1 minute ago, Mike Sixel said:

Joey Gallo is my favorite player and I hope they sign him to an extension! ! ! 

Joey Gallo is my favorite player and I hope someone else signs him to an extension! ! ! 

[wsnydes]

Just now, Jocko87 said:

Joey Gallo is my favorite player and I hope someone else signs him to an extension! ! ! 

so, he's your least favorite player and you hope the Twins sign him to an extension?

[2wins87]

Interesting defensive lineup today. Get some Ks Maeda.

[USAFChief]

1 hour ago, ziggy said:

Gallo is a ballplayer. He is a heads up, good defending, good running (for a big man) big swing taking ball player. Gardy had an affection for light hitting good defending players who could play multiple positions(like he was in his playing days). Matt Tolbert is a perfect example.

It seems Rocco has a affection for Gallo because he also mirrors Rocco in his playing days. I have no issue with the Twins signing and playing Gallo but for the life of me I can not understand why Gallo received a raise over last years salary.  

I like Gallo's defense, running and smart play. When he is at bat I trick myself inuto thinking it's Harmon Killebrew in his later years so the whiffs don't bother me as much.  Try it, pretend he is wearing number 3.

In the immortal words of Presidential candidate, and noted baseball savant Lloyd Bentson:

"Ziggy, I grew up with Harmon Killebrew. I watched Harmon Killebrew, Harmon Killebrew was a hero of mine. Ziggy, Joey Gallo is no Harmon Killebrew."

 

Pretty sure I got that right. 

[Jocko87]

12 minutes ago, wsnydes said:

so, he's your least favorite player and you hope the Twins sign him to an extension?

Ohhh, opposites day.

[RickOShea]

2 minutes ago, Jocko87 said:

Ohhh, opposites day.

And dead horse day. 2 fer day!

[wsnydes]

1 minute ago, RickOShea said:

And dead horse day. 2 fer day!

so, it's not dead horse day?

[Jocko87]

Just now, wsnydes said:

so, it's not dead horse day?

It's always dead horse day at TD!

[USAFChief]

Solano might be Donny Barrels, but he sure ain't Donny Glove

[Jocko87]

Just now, USAFChief said:

Solano might be Donny Barrels, but he sure ain't Donny Glove

Or Donnie Slides.

[wsnydes]

1 minute ago, Jocko87 said:

It's always dead horse day at TD!

well, I can't argue with that!