Rays (Littell) vs Twins (Woods Richardson): 6/20/24, 12:10pm

[Brock Beauchamp]

Well, last night sucked.

[Parfigliano]

Hopefully SWR can go 6+ innings into this game with run support because the bullpen is hobbled today.

[LA Vikes Fan]

Interesting lineup. Martin at 2B, Farmer at SS, Miranda at 3B, Larnach in LF, Lewis at DH. Days off for Correa and Castro. Basically no Margot this series. Ground balls might be interesting today. Almost looks like they're trying a couple of things in anticipation of a potential roster move - can Farmer still play SS? Can Martin be a viable answer at 2B? Answering those  two questions might be important.  If Farmer can play SS, are the Dodgers interested in him as their backup SS/2B while Betts is out? If Martin can play 2B, can Castro be a super utility and can we open up innings at DH or in LF for Wallner? All good things to know. 

[CRF]

Another game where the weather might be a factor. It's looking like rain in the forecast for this afternoon. Already on radar heading toward the cities. 

[MMMordabito]

Castro getting a day off after all his tackling practice with the bases yesterday. 😉

[CRF]

Apparently C4 is also sitting today.

[Patzky]

5 minutes ago, CRF said:

Apparently C4 is also sitting today.

He had a rough one last night.. a quick reset might be ok.

[Patzky]

2 hours ago, CRF said:

Another game where the weather might be a factor. It's looking like rain in the forecast for this afternoon. Already on radar heading toward the cities. 

Starting on schedule anyway

[Patzky]

A much better first act for SWR than last game.

[Patzky]

2 hours ago, Parfigliano said:

Hopefully SWR can go 6+ innings into this game with run support because the bullpen is hobbled today.

15 pitch first inning. That'll work.

[Twins_Fan_in_NJ]

Last night was a gut punch. If there's two guys you expect to make the game turning plays, it's C4 and Royce. Let's get back on track, boys.

[Patzky]

Just now, Twins_Fan_in_NJ said:

Last night was a gut punch. If there's two guys you expect to make the game turning plays, it's C4 and Royce. Let's get back on track, boys.

Like every sabotage that could happen, happened. And still and a chance.

[Twins_Fan_in_NJ]

2 minutes ago, Patzky said:

Like every sabotage that could happen, happened. And still and a chance.

Yup. Thought Martin's catch in the 8th and getting runner at third in the 10th meant the baseball gods were going to smile down on the Twins. But alas...

[Patzky]

Odd place for a bunt Max. Schnapps!

[Parfigliano]

Kepler bunting with guy on 1st two outs?

[Azviking101]

If he doesn’t feel comfortable swinging the bat he should be playing, and certainly not batting cleanup 

[CRF]

Makes no sense for Kep to try and bunt there. 

[USAFChief]

I don't mind a shot at a base hit with a bunt towards vacated third base.

But a drag bunt?

[Jocko87]

2 hours ago, LA VIkes Fan said:

Interesting lineup. Martin at 2B, Farmer at SS, Miranda at 3B, Larnach in LF, Lewis at DH. Days off for Correa and Castro. Basically no Margot this series. Ground balls might be interesting today. Almost looks like they're trying a couple of things in anticipation of a potential roster move - can Farmer still play SS? Can Martin be a viable answer at 2B? Answering those  two questions might be important.  If Farmer can play SS, are the Dodgers interested in him as their backup SS/2B while Betts is out? If Martin can play 2B, can Castro be a super utility and can we open up innings at DH or in LF for Wallner? All good things to know. 

Thought the same thing, lets see how the "B" infield looks.  Farmer hasn't been getting much action and a spot at short almost has to be someone wanting to get a look at him there.  It might even be the Twins themselves just to confirm whatever they are thinking. 

[mrtwinsfan]

Max=  What was that ??

[ChermesZ]

1 minute ago, USAFChief said:

I don't mind a shot at a base hit with a bunt towards vacated third base.

But a drag bunt?

It’s the last thing they’d expect!

[Azviking101]

It was like Kepler injured himself walking to the batters box and wasn’t going to try and swing. So odd 

[USAFChief]

1 minute ago, Jocko87 said:

Thought the same thing, lets see how the "B" infield looks.  Farmer hasn't been getting much action and a spot at short almost has to be someone wanting to get a look at him there.  It might even be the Twins themselves just to confirm whatever they are thinking. 

I have trouble even conceiving of someone wanting to trade for Farmer.

[Patzky]

1 minute ago, ChermesZ said:

It’s the last thing they’d expect!

Huh they pulled him! More to the story TM

[MMMordabito]

Are we having another health communication issue in the clubhouse?

[Twins_Fan_in_NJ]

I am so tired of Arozarena.

[Parfigliano]

See Martin can play 2B

[Patzky]

What a difference an inning makes :(

[Doctor Gast]

What is this Margot subbing Kepler?

[USAFChief]

1 minute ago, Patzky said:

Huh they pulled him! More to the story TM

Pretty clearly some sort of injury related to sliding into first.