Twins vs Rangers: 5/24/2024, 6:10 PM

[Dave The Dastardly]

Memorial Day Weekend

 

I had to put that heading in there in case I forgot what it was I was writing about.

 

They (the ubiquitous "they") say the first thing that goes is your hearing. I think. But it isn't true. The first thing that goes is... wait a minute... has something to do with... Oh, memory!  That's why I mentioned Memorial Day.! Got it. Forgetfulness sneaks up on you. First you can't find your car keys, then you wonder aimlessly room to room wondering why you're wondering room to room, next thing you know you're standing out in your front yard, the car keys you just found in your hand, wondering which vehicle on the street is yours.

But it ain't all bad. The good part of memory loss is you can't recall if the Twins won yesterday or not. In effect, the Twins season starts over every day. No baggage.

So, let's not forget why we have a Memorial Day. Take a moment or two to remember those whose sacrifice made it possible for us to enjoy Apple Pie and Baseball.

 

Hurling (not that kind) Today

Twins: Ober  4-2  4.40

Rangers: Urena 1-3   ERA 3.29

 

[Dave The Dastardly]

Heh, Heh, Heh.

 

Forgot to put the date in the leader. 5/24/2024

[Brock Beauchamp]

Thanks for starting today's thread!

[stringer bell]

Early start in deference to the Timberwolves.

[Dave The Dastardly]

No line-ups yet. I think Vazquez is going to lead off. He's 0-5 against Urena. Keep the base paths open.

[Parfigliano]

2 hours ago, Dave The Dastardly said:

No line-ups yet. I think Vazquez is going to lead off. He's 0-5 against Urena. Keep the base paths open.

Mean and funny.  Me likey.

[CRF]

Time to slice up some "Winner-Schnitzel" on the Rangers.

[Patzky]

Alcala has been recalled across the river. Y'all probably saw that already..

[Dave The Dastardly]

There's lots of good ones out there but we've always favored Schmidt's (in Nicollet) sausages. I believe WCCO annointed them as the best sausage joint in the state a few years back. We drive 70 miles to get their meats. Their Maple beef sticks are something to die for (my wife prefers the teriyaki ones). And their summer sausage... get yourself a stick, some colby cheese, ritz crackers, a six-pack of Grain Belt and you're all set for some heavy sports action.

[weneedneshek]

Day off yesterday but vazquez still gets the nod

[Dave The Dastardly]

[Dave The Dastardly]

Just now, Dave The Dastardly said:

Jinx!

[stringer bell]

Pleasantly surprised to see Santana sitting. Maybe it’s AK’s chance to save his spot on the roster?

[Dave The Dastardly]

5 minutes ago, weneedneshek said:

Day off yesterday but vazquez still gets the nod

At least he isn't leading off.

[Craig Arko]

 

[sampleSizeOfOne]

I hope we win!

[sampleSizeOfOne]

7 hours ago, Dave The Dastardly said:

Memorial Day Weekend

Not just Memorial Weekend?

I was pondering the history if the holiweekend, And saw it came together following the Civil War, when probably we wanted to remember both sides of the conflict.

 

This also the time i tend to ponder Tom Lehrer's song commemorating WWIII. And the other one about mutual assured destruction. I'll probably also get a WOPR at Burger King.

[howeda7]

17 minutes ago, weneedneshek said:

Day off yesterday but vazquez still gets the nod

It's his turn! How will get his 80 starts at catcher and 350 AB's if we start messing with the rotation?

[LA Vikes Fan]

42 minutes ago, stringer bell said:

Pleasantly surprised to see Santana sitting. Maybe it’s AK’s chance to save his spot on the roster?

Probably is. We need another CF by Sunday and Keirsey is tearing up AAA. Maybe Keirsey up for Margot or Kirilloff over the weekend? 

[mrtwinsfan]

1 hour ago, Dave The Dastardly said:

At least he isn't leading off.

Leadoff ?  If Mr Picky keeps struggling,  send him to Saints, and lets give Martin a real chance at 2b and maybe he can feel Comfy instead of outfield,   like to see it

[Patzky]

2 hours ago, stringer bell said:

Pleasantly surprised to see Santana sitting. Maybe it’s AK’s chance to save his spot on the roster?

Didn't Santana sit Wednesday (until he was inserted?)

[stringer bell]

3 minutes ago, Patzky said:

Didn't Santana sit Wednesday (until he was inserted?)

Yes. I have raised an eyebrow that Santana hasn't been in the lineup for two straight games. Minor injury or maybe AK's last chance? Smooth has a .569 OPS vs. right handed pitching, so there's that.

[Parfigliano]

Nuts only get the TX not TC broadcast

[Jocko87]

2 hours ago, LA VIkes Fan said:

Probably is. We need another CF by Sunday and Keirsey is tearing up AAA. Maybe Keirsey up for Margot or Kirilloff over the weekend? 

Wait, what happens Sunday?

[USAFChief]

Great start. Let's just spot 'em two.

[Jocko87]

1 minute ago, USAFChief said:

Great start. Let's just spot 'em two.

Great, now they have 4. 

[OvertheHill]

Feels fortunate to be only down 2. 

[CRF]

The 1st inning long balls are getting kind of old.

[Schmoeman5]

Keep watching the ball. 

[OvertheHill]

The Julien caught looking thing is really getting old.