Royals (Singer) vs Twins (Lopez): 8/12/24, 6:40pm

[Patzky]

And now Pablo is rattled 

[IndianaTwin]

1 minute ago, Shaitan said:

They seemed reluctant to put him behind the plate on his callups this year*, so if he's not hitting and they don't trust his defense, he has no value.

*Though both callups were more because he was the only position player on the roster and he didn't really have a position to play during those cups of coffee.

But I also think they have a lot of fat they can trim first. I think he stays on the roster unless they shakeup the C position significantly.

They will also have guys that need to be added to the 40-man, either from coming off the 60-day IL or to avoid getting lost in the Rule 5 draft. 

[CRF]

1 minute ago, Patzky said:

There'll be payback for that one 

No intent there, but yep...someone will get dusted. 

[mnfireman]

2 minutes ago, Patzky said:

There'll be payback for that one 

Probably Buxton, again...

[Shaitan]

Backup catchers are like placekickers. They play until their legs fall off. 

I always root for a younger player to get a chance. 

[IndianaTwin]

Just now, Shaitan said:

Backup catchers are like placekickers. They play until their legs fall off. 

I always root for a younger player to get a chance. 

For more on the subject, this is outstanding. Best baseball book I've read in several years. Brown interviews a dozen or so backup catchers, with the story framed around Kratz's career. 

 

[Aggies7]

Crazy that singer has now finished 5. Thought he was cooked

[Parfigliano]

Earth 

[Vanimal46]

Just tuning in now. We have a lead. Alright alright alright 

[mnfireman]

Margot for Buxton, what happened on that strikeout??

[TwinsCD]

And now Buxton is out of the game.  Why does he have to be so brittle?

[Aggies7]

Buxton pulled? Have to laugh at this point

[CRF]

Oh crap...Buck's got another hangnail. 

[CRF]

3 minutes ago, Parfigliano said:

Earth 

...for now.

[Aggies7]

Crazy to think it’s been almost ten years since that clip and the royals have won a World Series, were dreadful for years, and are now back again

[Shaitan]

3 minutes ago, mnfireman said:

Margot for Buxton, what happened on that strikeout??

Margot is due.

Just kidding.  Personally, when it comes to this topic, I think ignorance is bliss.

[gregens]

3 minutes ago, Parfigliano said:

Earth 

Mars?

[Vanimal46]

2 minutes ago, Aggies7 said:

Crazy to think it’s been almost ten years since that clip and the royals have won a World Series, were dreadful for years, and are now back again

Back again to what? Being a competitive team for the first time in 10 years? 

[Twins_Fan_in_NJ]

Buxton pull something? Back maybe?

[Richie the Rally Goat]

4 hours ago, umterp23 said:

Starting 9 vs our Starting 9 most likely favors the Royals for this 3 game set as they will play the same guys most likely every day.

Tonight's KC's 2, 3 & 4 (Witt Jr. 87, Pasquantino 84 and Perez 78) hitters combined have 249 RBI's.  Our total 9 guys have 325 with Jeffers only one in the 50's with 53.  

Witt leads them in 14 of 16 hitting categories with SB's and K's being the two he doesn't.  Impressive year he is having.  

The scheduling gods were in favor of Royals with a 2-game set vs Cardinals Friday/Saturday, so they got another rest day yesterday.  

Twins have to find a way to win 2 out of 3

KC has scored 567 runs this season. The Twins have scored 566.

[Patzky]

I hear Pablo has a nice fastball. Wish he'd use it more.

[CRF]

Go Cubbies! 8-8 now.

[Shaitan]

I knew 7 IP was wishful thinking.

[thelanges5]

Pablo settled down fairly well and finished up all right. 

[Aggies7]

6 minutes ago, Vanimal46 said:

Back again to what? Being a competitive team for the first time in 10 years? 

Playoff team by the looks of it. I think a lot of “smaller” market teams would be total fine with a trajectory like that. World Series - rebuild - playoffs in 10 years. You could do worse. Especially after a title.

[CRF]

2 minutes ago, Patzky said:

I hear Pablo has a nice fastball. Wish he'd use it more.

To me...he just looks like he's really fighting himself out there. Just not comfortable at all. He's talking to himself between pitches, maybe trying to get his focus or something. 

[IndianaTwin]

13 minutes ago, Aggies7 said:

Crazy that singer has now finished 5. Thought he was cooked

Can't even classify it as sew-sew for Singer. 

[Vanimal46]

Just now, Aggies7 said:

Playoff team by the looks of it. I think a lot of “smaller” market teams would be total fine with a trajectory like that. World Series - rebuild - playoffs in 9 years. You could do worse 

You're kidding. A decade of futility is a long time my dude. 

[CRF]

IL stint for Buxton coming up. 

[Tlaker]

1 minute ago, IndianaTwin said:

Can't even classify it as sew-sew for Singer. 

Might have to explain this to some of the younger members?