Phillies (Wheeler) v Twins (Woods-Richardson); 7/23 @ 6:40pm CT

[UpstateNewYorker]

Vasquez on second. Might take a triple to score him.

[Aggies7]

Just now, Linus said:

Isn’t this the second or third time Vasquez has fallen down running the bases?

He’s rarely on them. Should be expected 

[Parfigliano]

13 minutes ago, gregens said:

One statement and one question:

. Wheeler has thrown 34 pitches in 2 innings

. If Jullian has such a great eye why doesn't he swing at close pitches with 2 strikes?

He thinks his eye is really good

[Parfigliano]

6 minutes ago, Aggies7 said:

Twins at full strength would make a good World Series matchup with these phillies, maybe

You mean Mets.  Not Philly.  Mets.

[mrtwinsfan]

7 minutes ago, jimbo92107 said:

Man, Sim's command was right on in that inning. He's really moving the ball around, and when he needed a high heater, he nailed the top of the zone. I can see why hitters are frustrated. They have no idea where the next pitch is going, yet Sim can throw a tough strike when he needs to. 

17-18 starts,  Kid has Saved this teams pitching staff , i never seen it coming ,  nice to see !!

[Parfigliano]

5 minutes ago, Shaitan said:

Gonna make a bold prediction that Vasquez is hitting over .200 at the end of the season.

I'll take that bet

[mrtwinsfan]

3 minutes ago, UpstateNewYorker said:

Vasquez on second. Might take a triple to score him.

Vasquez on second.  ?  is he considered in scoring position ?

[Patzky]

8 hours ago, Twins_Fan_in_NJ said:

Good find on the pitch count. Ideally, you have him out by the 4th-5th inning and its a close game.

They are doing just that and have hit a couple missiles but no joy.

[Patzky]

3 minutes ago, Parfigliano said:

He thinks his eye is really good

Perhaps Correa and Royce will render Julien superfluous.. or tradeable.

[Linus]

Looking for the local and got the express 

[Craig Arko]

Sim really battling his tail off.

[jimbo92107]

It is so cool to see Sim making it. They knew he was talented, and then his heater went away, and then he got it back, got to the Show... and now, he's looking like a very good major league pitcher!

[mrtwinsfan]

3 minutes ago, Parfigliano said:

He thinks his eye is really good

My Gramps always be-littled rookies Hollering Flash in the Pan, Flash in the pan,  thank you Julien for giving me that Memory,  Eddie you fit the  bill !!

[Linus]

Impromptu poll: not having Martin in the equation how much more does SWR have to do to make the Berrios trade a winner?

[gregens]

2 minutes ago, Parfigliano said:

He thinks his eye is really good

Too bad the umps and the strike zone box on the tv disagree with him.  If doesn't learn to foul off questionable 2 strike pitches he can't be an above average (or even average) mlb hitter.

[arby58]

SWR 4 innings, no runs, 1 hit against this potent offense. His pitch count is basically the same as Wheeler's. His ERA is now down to 3.35. Starting to look like the real deal.

[MMMordabito]

Steven Kwan 10 HRs ... Roid check?

[USAFChief]

Why are we so insistent on making outs on 2-0 pitches?

[arby58]

1 minute ago, Linus said:

Impromptu poll: not having Martin in the equation how much more does SWR have to do to make the Berrios trade a winner?

Not much. SWR is looking worthy of the trade right now.

[Jocko87]

4 minutes ago, Linus said:

Impromptu poll: not having Martin in the equation how much more does SWR have to do to make the Berrios trade a winner?

Yes.

[wabene]

11 minutes ago, Aggies7 said:

Then again, that’s awfully big talk when yesterday was our second win against a top 5 team

Just gots to get hot

[Patzky]

Another Julien special 🙄 When's Farmer back?

[TwinsCD]

Eddy, if you're just gonna sit and watch, then buy a ticket.

[TwinsCD]

3 minutes ago, USAFChief said:

Why are we so insistent on making outs on 2-0 pitches?

Same reason why our pitchers give up big hits on 0-2 pitches.

[Linus]

I really didn’t miss the Julien at bats when he was in St Paul. 

[Aggies7]

The sophomore slump is real

[big dog]

Really sick of Eddie being so passive with two strikes. Does he think major league pitchers are afraid to throw strike three? Ridiculous.

[Aggies7]

I’m afraid to believe in SWR but he does look really good at times

[wabene]

7 minutes ago, Linus said:

Impromptu poll: not having Martin in the equation how much more does SWR have to do to make the Berrios trade a winner?

1.4 years of Berrios? 2 years like this and I'm good. Sim is only 23. 6 years of this.....

[Aggies7]

What a throw by Lee