Game Thread: Twins (Gray) v Angels (Rosenberg), 9/23/23 @ 1:10 CT

[wsnydes]

[wsnydes]

Predictably interesting lineup today.  Let's win anyway!

[PDX Twin]

Didn't know Luplow was a firstbaseman. No Gallo (yet)!!

[notoriousgod71]

Wouldn't you think they'd try to get a first round bye?

[FlyingFinn]

Just now, notoriousgod71 said:

Wouldn't you think they'd try to get a first round bye?

No. They can go 7-1, run every player into the ground, and still end up playing in the first round. Get everyone healthy, line up the rotation, pitch guys on their scheduled days like it's spring training. Don't chase the fools gold.

[Jerr]

They did run away with their division, rest up some and play others. Everyone needs to get involved and ready! Playoffs Baby, Playoffs!!!

[Jocko87]

1 hour ago, wsnydes said:

Predictably interesting lineup today.  Let's win anyway!

As hangover lineups go, its not terrible.  We've seen much worse.

[mrtwinsfan]

43 minutes ago, PDX Twin said:

Didn't know Luplow was a firstbaseman. No Gallo (yet)!!

Theres   the Answer,  

[PDX Twin]

I always root for players with glasses. There aren't many!

[CRF]

The lineup isn't particularly inspiring, but not really all that surprising I guess. Sonny might have to put some zeros up there. Maybe they can surprise all of us and put a bunch of runs on the board. 

[Azviking101]

I simply cannot get over how many fans on Twitter are complaining about this lineup and complaining about Rocco’s comments on resting people the rest of the season especially since correa and Lewis just hit the injured list

There is virtually no chance the twins move up to the second seed. 

These games mean nothing. 

[Dave Borton]

I am closet-rooting for Schanuel. '23 LAA 1st round draft. Don't disown me.

Florida Atlantic University, my alma mater.

[Dave Borton]

1 minute ago, Azviking101 said:

...

These games mean nothing. 

While I agree w/ your general comments, games are meaningful for establishing momentum going into post-season.

[Dave Borton]

Sad to see Escobar fading. 222/610

[IndianaTwin]

 

1 hour ago, wsnydes said:

Predictably interesting lineup today.  Let's win anyway!

 

20 minutes ago, Jocko87 said:

As hangover lineups go, its not terrible.  We've seen much worse.

No kidding. Think of how much better last year could have gone if they'd been able to run this level out of lineup in September.

With how the Orioles have done, I'm assuming they're going to win all the "Executive of the Year" type awards, but I've been impressed all season (and offseason) with the FO's commitment to building depth. When they used the language of "sustainable," I think depth is a major part of their plan. 

[mrtwinsfan]

5 minutes ago, Azviking101 said:

I simply cannot get over how many fans on Twitter are complaining about this lineup and complaining about Rocco’s comments on resting people the rest of the season especially since correa and Lewis just hit the injured list

There is virtually no chance the twins move up to the second seed. 

These games mean nothing. 

If it was 1 Team  and 3 away  Maybe,   Got 3 Teams  3 or more games up Dont see it either, Hope im wrong but ill be Shocked if we see Royce   on Oct  3rd,  Ready to go, 

[rwilfong86]

Luplow needs to stay in the outfield

[mrtwinsfan]

 

25 minutes ago, mrtwinsfan said:

Theres   the Answer,  

Again,  Sorry but that is Embarrassing and not Fair to Sonny

[Azviking101]

13 minutes ago, davidborton said:

While I agree w/ your general comments, games are meaningful for establishing momentum going into post-season.

They’re playing 3 of the worst teams in the league. They can rest people and still win most of the games. No one said forfeit. 
And honestly, they’re not gaining momentum that matters by playing the Angels (worst record in baseball since trade deadline), A’s one of the worst teams ever and playing in Colorado 

[CRF]

Has Luplow EVER played 1B before? I honestly don't know. Not the best throw, but he fanned on that one. 

[Dave Borton]

Angels radio is broadcasting remotely. Good grief, what a miserable team from owner, FO, on-field and back-office.

Trout has only played 82 games this year. With whom will he play next year? What a waste of 13 years.

[Dave Borton]

2 minutes ago, rwilfong86 said:

Luplow needs to stay in the outfield

Or on the DFA'd list.

[IndianaTwin]

So why is Keuchel still on the roster if he's hardly gotten any innings lately? 

 

How about this -- the radio guys just said that Keuchel hits his 10 years of service mark today. That's a big deal. In addition to their commitment to depth that I referenced in my previous post, I think the FO is earning and has earned a reputation for treating players well and with dignity. I'm not saying that they entered into negotiations with Keuchel this summer with a commitment to getting him to that point, but I could very easily believe that they've been talking about it along the way, saying, "Dallas, winning the division and setting up for the playoffs has to be our priority, but if we can do that and get you to 10 years of service, we're going to try our best to do that."

I've worked for good employers, and I've worked for great employers. That kind of stuff on the part of an organization goes a long way in moving an organization from a good reputation to a great one, and word gets around about you as an employer. If that was at all a part of the conversations with Keuchel, kudos to them. It will be a worthwhile investment for the long term. 

[mrtwinsfan]

  only need 12+ more strikeouts  to set the All time Record, ,   Which Player will get that Honor   ?

[IndianaTwin]

18 minutes ago, davidborton said:

I am closet-rooting for Schanuel. '23 LAA 1st round draft. Don't disown me.

Florida Atlantic University, my alma mater.

With the division clinched, acceptable. Let him throw six shutout innings and then beat up on the bullpen. 

[mrtwinsfan]

4 minutes ago, davidborton said:

Angels radio is broadcasting remotely. Good grief, what a miserable team from owner, FO, on-field and back-office.

Trout has only played 82 games this year. With whom will he play next year? What a waste of 13 years.

Buxton  for Trout,   Works for me !!

[IndianaTwin]

5 minutes ago, mrtwinsfan said:

 

Again,  Sorry but that is Embarrassing and not Fair to Sonny

Sonny knows what's happening. I won't be surprised if he doesn't go more than five himself.

And about four next Thursday to set up for the following Wednesday. 

[IndianaTwin]

9 minutes ago, CRF said:

Has Luplow EVER played 1B before? I honestly don't know. Not the best throw, but he fanned on that one. 

19 games, 14 starts. 113.1 innings in the majors. 6 games in the minors. 

Apparently including 3 innings at some point earlier this year. 

[mrtwinsfan]

I am closet-rooting for Schanuel. '23 LAA 1st round draft    Awesome for him,   what #  was he 

[mrtwinsfan]

Cmon   Solano,  Been Scuffling