Game Thread: Twins (Lopez) v Guardians (Williams), 8/29/23 @ 6:40 CT

[wsnydes]

[wsnydes]

Let's keep them bats going, gents!

And Lewis, I think I'm fully justified in expecting you to hit a grand slam tonight.  Fully justified...

[AlwaysinModeration]

13 minutes ago, wsnydes said:

Let's keep them bats going, gents!

And Lewis, I think I'm fully justified in expecting you to hit a grand slam tonight.  Fully justified...

Only one?

[AlwaysinModeration]

Pick to click:  Michael A. Taylor with home run #20 on the season this evening.

[wsnydes]

2 minutes ago, AlwaysinModeration said:

Only one?

I'm only EXPECTING one...

He's got my permission to hit more!

[AlwaysinModeration]

These top two teams in the AL Central are both sporting lineups with four players batting under .230.

[joefish]

Early and often.

GoBats.

Go Pablo. 

[CRF]

It sure would be nice if Pablo can avoid putting us in the hole right away, like we were the last couple games. The come-backs were great, but I'd much rather we jump out in front, than the other way around. It's a beautiful night for a ballgame! Let's put Cleveland another game back!

[MMMordabito]

32 minutes ago, AlwaysinModeration said:

These top two teams in the AL Central are both sporting lineups with four players batting under .230.

This makes it look much better for the good guys.

CLE	OPS+	MIN	OPS+
Kwan	100	Julien	132
Ramirez	132	Polanco	112
Calhoun	116	Kepler	117
Laureano	92	Correa	92
Gimenez	93	Wallner	129
Brennan	79	Lewis	139
Gonzalez	59	Vazquez	61
Naylor	89	Gallo	99
Arias	78	Taylor	93

[PDX Twin]

14 minutes ago, MMMordabito said:

This makes it look much better for the good guys.

CLE	OPS+	MIN	OPS+
Kwan	100	Julien	132
Ramirez	132	Polanco	112
Calhoun	116	Kepler	117
Laureano	92	Correa	92
Gimenez	93	Wallner	129
Brennan	79	Lewis	139
Gonzalez	59	Vazquez	61
Naylor	89	Gallo	99
Arias	78	Taylor	93

Pretty strong negative correlation for the Twins between OPS and salary.

[darwin22]

Not to be off topic, but in somewhat of a surprising move the Angels released the following players today:

SP  Giolito

RP  Lopez

RP   Moore

OF   Grichuk

OF   Renfrow

Wondering if ANY of these players would be of interest to the front office?  

Despite the likely return of Castro, Buxton and Kirilloff over the next 10 days--------do either of the RH hitters offer an upgrade?

Would either Lopez or Moore help?  No certainty Stewart returns anytime soon.  Is Funderburk a better option than what Matt Moore would offer?

Is Giolito a short term upgrade over what Keuchel offers, especially with Ober seemingly getting an extended reset in SP?

Not strongly advocating for ANY of these to be added as I understand the importance of team chemistry.

Saying that---would be interested in hearing the thoughts of others.

 

 

[wsnydes]

 

 

 

[wabene]

30 minutes ago, darwin22 said:

Not to be off topic, but in somewhat of a surprising move the Angels released the following players today:

SP  Giolito

RP  Lopez

RP   Moore

OF   Grichuk

OF   Renfrow

Wondering if ANY of these players would be of interest to the front office?  

Despite the likely return of Castro, Buxton and Kirilloff over the next 10 days--------do either of the RH hitters offer an upgrade?

Would either Lopez or Moore help?  No certainty Stewart returns anytime soon.  Is Funderburk a better option than what Matt Moore would offer?

Is Giolito a short term upgrade over what Keuchel offers, especially with Ober seemingly getting an extended reset in SP?

Not strongly advocating for ANY of these to be added as I understand the importance of team chemistry.

Saying that---would be interested in hearing the thoughts of others.

 

 

Interesting, I don't have much to offer except Giolito threw a ball in Farmer's face and played with the New Jackie Robinson for the Dirty Sox. I'd rather watch the Twins hit homers off of Lucas if he lands with somebody else.

[Squirrel]

40 minutes ago, darwin22 said:

Not to be off topic, but in somewhat of a surprising move the Angels released the following players today:

SP  Giolito

RP  Lopez

RP   Moore

OF   Grichuk

OF   Renfrow

Wondering if ANY of these players would be of interest to the front office?  

Despite the likely return of Castro, Buxton and Kirilloff over the next 10 days--------do either of the RH hitters offer an upgrade?

Would either Lopez or Moore help?  No certainty Stewart returns anytime soon.  Is Funderburk a better option than what Matt Moore would offer?

Is Giolito a short term upgrade over what Keuchel offers, especially with Ober seemingly getting an extended reset in SP?

Not strongly advocating for ANY of these to be added as I understand the importance of team chemistry.

Saying that---would be interested in hearing the thoughts of others.

 

 

There is a thread ongoing now in the Twins Talk forum … fyi

https://twinsdaily.com/forums/topic/64581-making-moves-for-the-playoffs-with-angels/?_rid=7

 

[Muppet]

2 hours ago, AlwaysinModeration said:

Pick to click:  Michael A. Taylor with home run #20 on the season this evening.

I’m picking Gallo. He has to hit SOMETIME. 

[Nine of twelve]

2 hours ago, AlwaysinModeration said:

Pick to click:  Michael A. Taylor with home run #20 on the season this evening.

In the bottom of the first. 

[RickOShea]

It's Pablo Day !!!!!!!!!!!!

[mrtwinsfan]

Pick 2 Click    Wallner

[Jocko87]

10 minutes ago, RickOShea said:

It's Pablo Day !!!!!!!!!!!!

Baby face Pablo!

[stringer bell]

Too many pitches Pablo.

[RickOShea]

1 minute ago, stringer bell said:

Too many pitches Pablo.

I was thinking the same thing.  If can find the strike zone, I think he'll have a great game.

[mrtwinsfan]

1 hour ago, wsnydes said:

 

 

 

Jordon and Joey   cya Fellers

[CRF]

2 minutes ago, mrtwinsfan said:

Jordon and Joey   cya Fellers

I sure hope so. 

[RickOShea]

1. Kepler goes yard, tonite

2. Twins vendors sell more beer this Wednesday, than previous Wednesdays

3. Gallo hits a single

[Mortimerkenny21]

Hit it out of the park Wallner!

[SwainZag]

Wallner hit again??

[Mortimerkenny21]

I'll poop myself if he hits another GS!

[mrtwinsfan]

has had 2  to hit

[IndianaTwin]

Wallner is the second coming of Ron Hunt. 

[Nine of twelve]

The game is far from over. RL will probably have at least 3 more plate appearances.