Game Thread: Twins (Lopez) v Angels (Daniel), 9/22/23 @ 7:10 CT

[wsnydes]

Just now, BsuNemo said:

Second... First was game 7, 91 world series 

Should have quit while you were quite a bit ahead! 🤣

[stringer bell]

5 minutes ago, Brock Beauchamp said:

I think the goal here is getting Kirilloff more PAs in hopes he turns it around. Solano doesn't need more reps.

This is the most Solano has ever played in a season and he's 35 years old.. I would agree that they are trying to get Kirilloff going and the Angels are going with two lefties after tonight.

[wsnydes]

2 minutes ago, Brock Beauchamp said:

Definitely, but I think Kirilloff is of particular interest right now given the injuries and recent struggles.

I also think a productive Kirilloff is a much bigger difference maker than Solano as well.  Now is the time to do those types of things.

[USAFChief]

3 minutes ago, BsuNemo said:

Second... First was game 7, 91 world series 

You're not going to like starter usage either, friend.

 

[mrtwinsfan]

Buxton   not even D.H.  TONIGHT IN ST paul,   cant be good sign 

[IndianaTwin]

There’s a lot of intelligence here on the TD GT, so maybe you’ll will be more helpful than the people at work today. I asked a number of people what IDK meant, and they all said, “I don’t know.” 

It’s so frustrating when no one can help you. 

[Brock Beauchamp]

Just now, wsnydes said:

I also think a productive Kirilloff is a much bigger difference maker than Solano as well.  Now is the time to do those types of things.

Absolutely. Not only does Kirilloff have the potential to be better than Solano, having a good Kirilloff and Solano on the bench makes the roster even deeper.

[wsnydes]

1 minute ago, IndianaTwin said:

There’s a lot of intelligence here on the TD GT, so maybe you’ll all be more helpful than the people at work today. I asked a number of people what IDK meant, and they all said, “I don’t know.” 

It’s so frustrating when no one can help you. 

You lost me at "a lot of intelligence here on the TD GT..."

[Brock Beauchamp]

1 minute ago, mrtwinsfan said:

Buxton   not even D.H.  TONIGHT IN ST paul,   cant be good sign 

Dunno, they could easily be giving him a day off to monitor inflammation. The way the Twins have been rehabbing injuries, one game then a day off has been a really common practice.

[Richie the Rally Goat]

Nice rip, Willi!

[mrtwinsfan]

1 minute ago, Brock Beauchamp said:

Dunno, they could easily be giving him a day off to monitor inflammation. The way the Twins have been rehabbing injuries, one game then a day off has been a really common practice.

Forgot  he did have to run once to 1b,   My Bad

[Parfigliano]

2 minutes ago, mrtwinsfan said:

Buxton   not even D.H.  TONIGHT IN ST paul,   cant be good sign 

Good sign he wont be on playoff roster.  Glass half empty/full thing depending on your viewpoint.

[RickOShea]

5 minutes ago, mrtwinsfan said:

Buxton   not even D.H.  TONIGHT IN ST paul,   cant be good sign 

What is it going to take to get this guy on field, minor or major?

[IndianaTwin]

Dang, I didn’t get switched to the Angel radio broadcast in time. You folks DON’T want to hear how Dazzle described the O’Hoppe fly ball to the wall and the Castro triple. 

[Parfigliano]

Bust this open time Taylor.

[nicksaviking]

Just now, Parfigliano said:

Good sign he wont be on playoff roster.  Glass half empty/full thing depending on your viewpoint.

I like Buxton, but they’ve been playing better since they freed up the DH spot. 
 

Here’s hoping for rest and recovery till the calendar turns.

[USAFChief]

1 minute ago, IndianaTwin said:

Dang, I didn’t get switched in time. You folks DON’T want to hear how Dazzle described the O’Hoppe fly ball to the wall and the Castro triple. 

It's a win if he described them at all.

[IndianaTwin]

Just now, USAFChief said:

It's a win if he described them at all.

You do have a point. 

[USAFChief]

THREE and oh!

[Parfigliano]

3 minutes ago, nicksaviking said:

I like Buxton, but they’ve been playing better since they freed up the DH spot. 
 

Here’s hoping for rest and recovery till the calendar turns.

A DH that cant hit is problematic in todays game.

[Parfigliano]

"A blast to center..." CF comes in 3 steps to catch it.

[Brock Beauchamp]

8 minutes ago, mrtwinsfan said:

Forgot  he did have to run once to 1b,   My Bad

Yes, because game day action literally only involves the things a player does from innings 1-9.

[Richie the Rally Goat]

“A blast to center” Richard? The CF had to come in!

Edit: ninja’d

[RickOShea]

I don't think there's a reason not to like Byron.  If he is truly putting in the work and doing what he should, he can't make his body automatically respond in a positive manor.

[mrtwinsfan]

What were   to be 3 of the better Players in Baseball ,    Buck-- Royce and C.C.        And  oh what could of been !!!!  Yes we r   Snake bitten   And yet here we are

[mrtwinsfan]

8 minutes ago, nicksaviking said:

I like Buxton, but they’ve been playing better since they freed up the DH spot. 
 

Here’s hoping for rest and recovery till the calendar turns.

2024  

[USAFChief]

12 minutes ago, Brock Beauchamp said:

Dunno, they could easily be giving him a day off to monitor inflammation. The way the Twins have been rehabbing injuries, one game then a day off has been a really common practice.

Just shut it down ferpetesakes. 

Spring training is the next time anyone should see Buxton. 

[RickOShea]

4 minutes ago, RickOShea said:

I don't think there's a reason not to like Byron.  If he is truly putting in the work and doing what he should, he can't make his body automatically respond in a positive manor.

 

5 minutes ago, Richie the Rally Goat said:

“A blast to center” Richard? The CF had to come in!

Edit: ninja’d

Yeah, dick is having his issues.  It appears to revolve around his depth perception.  I certainly don't want to follow this guy too closely in a  car.

[RickOShea]

1 minute ago, USAFChief said:

Just shut it down ferpetesakes. 

Spring training is the next time anyone should see Buxton. 

Yeah, I agree.  too  much time and energy devoted to what looks like a fruitless labor.

[mrtwinsfan]

Anyone else think this is Dicks last homestand ?