Game Thread: Twins v Rockies, 9/30 @ 7:10pm CT

[IndyTwinsFan]

Just now, wabene said:

Makes me want a tropical drink with an umbrella

... on a nice sandy beach somewhere in the Caribbean. 

[Schmoeman5]

1 minute ago, USAFChief said:

Today's trivia:

How many times did the Chicago White Sox actually wear those uniforms with shorts in an MLB game?

Enough times to cause permanent brain damage. Can you imagine sliding. No f ing way

[wabene]

The Good Humor truck is apparently responsible for much trauma

[IndyTwinsFan]

6 minutes ago, USAFChief said:

Something you'd like to get off your chest after all these years. Indy?

Not really.  Don't remember ever seeing one while growing up in St. Cloud.  Knew about them only by reputation. 

[USAFChief]

Today's fun fact:

Rockies second baseman Alan Trejo is not in any way related to noted actor Danny Trejo.

Weird.

[mnfireman]

34 minutes ago, RpR said:

Pro players learn the umps strike zone; rookies strike out.

This ump's strike zone is very inconsistent, kinda hard to figure out when a pitch is called a ball once and a strike the next time...

[Schmoeman5]

7 minutes ago, USAFChief said:

Today's trivia:

How many times did the Chicago White Sox actually wear those uniforms with shorts in an MLB game?

My guess was 5. But I looked it up so I won't spoil it

[CRF]

2 minutes ago, wabene said:

The Good Humor truck is apparently responsible for much trauma

Back on the east coast, when I was a youngster, we had Good Humor AND Mr Softee. Anyone remember Mr Softee? 

[wabene]

The Mariners are not helping things

[IndyTwinsFan]

Just now, CRF said:

Back on the east coast, when I was a youngster, we had Good Humor AND Mr Softee. Anyone remember Mr Softee? 

Never heard of them.

[sampleSizeOfOne]

2 minutes ago, Jocko87 said:

Yes, xBa doesn't take direction of field into the equation so that would be a can of corn in center. I haven't seen an explanation why when pull and oppo are recorded for every ball.

Mmmm corn!

 

I like ears more than cans.

 

Big ears i can shuck myself.

[USAFChief]

7 minutes ago, USAFChief said:

Today's trivia:

How many times did the Chicago White Sox actually wear those uniforms with shorts in an MLB game?

Three. Three times too many, but only three.

For some reason, I knew the answer to this without looking it up, but here's proof.

https://news.sportslogos.net/2016/08/08/a-short-experiment-the-story-of-the-chicago-white-sox-shorts/baseball/

[wabene]

2 minutes ago, CRF said:

Back on the east coast, when I was a youngster, we had Good Humor AND Mr Softee. Anyone remember Mr Softee? 

Now Mr Softee, there's a guy you can trust! 

[Schmoeman5]

1 minute ago, CRF said:

Back on the east coast, when I was a youngster, we had Good Humor AND Mr Softee. Anyone remember Mr Softee? 

Mr. Softee. Dairy King Dairy Queen Taystee Freeze and Irma's frozen custard

[wabene]

Still in the 3rd inning. It looks like Paddack has toned down the adrenaline a notch for this outing. He could come in handy. 

[sampleSizeOfOne]

I feel like i missed an opportunity. i don't think i ever availed myself of ice cream truck services.

[sampleSizeOfOne]

4 minutes ago, USAFChief said:

Three. Three times too many, but only three.

For some reason, I knew the answer to this without looking it up, but here's proof.

https://news.sportslogos.net/2016/08/08/a-short-experiment-the-story-of-the-chicago-white-sox-shorts/baseball/

5 is right out?

[CRF]

3 minutes ago, Schmoeman5 said:

Mr. Softee. Dairy King Dairy Queen Taystee Freeze and Irma's frozen custard

How about Carvel? Tom Carvel used to do his own tv commercials.

[USAFChief]

Hey, how 'bout that Ryder Cup team?!

[USAFChief]

For those who doubt managers make much difference, just look at the average runs scored per inning under Farmer/Polo!!1!!!111! And their reliever usage has been impeccable!!!!`!

 

 

[Schmoeman5]

3 minutes ago, USAFChief said:

Hey, how 'bout that Ryder Cup team?!

They upset Rory. 

[USAFChief]

1 minute ago, Schmoeman5 said:

They upset Rory. 

I was talking about the Euros.

ba-dum-tschh

 

[RpR]

14 minutes ago, mnfireman said:

This ump's strike zone is very inconsistent, kinda hard to figure out when a pitch is called a ball once and a strike the next time...

Then it is best to foul them off like most top contact hitters do till they get the one they want.

[Nine of twelve]

Miami wins. They qualify for the postseason and eliminate the Cubs.

St. Louis leading Cincinnati. If that holds up Arizona is in and the Reds are out.

[RpR]

10 minutes ago, sampleSizeOfOne said:

I feel like i missed an opportunity. i don't think i ever availed myself of ice cream truck services.

Used to have on in my home town; saw it again this summer but did not have enough money in my pocket but I was tempted.

[Sutter50]

2 minutes ago, RpR said:

Then it is best to foul them off like most top contact hitters do till they get the one they want.

Easier said than done. 

[Nine of twelve]

Texas and Houston are both leading. If those leads hold up Seattle is out.

[RpR]

If Taylor can get a hit, no one is hitless tonight.

[stringer bell]

We might have all 12 teams in the playoffs by tonight. Not certain who is the #5 seed and who is the #6 in each league. 

[sampleSizeOfOne]

3 minutes ago, RpR said:

Used to have on in my home town; saw it again this summer but did not have enough money in my pocket but I was tempted.

I have heard the jingles in the neighborhood. For some reason the entertainer comes to mind.