Cardinals (Pallante) vs Twins (Festa): 8/23/24, 7:10pm

[USAFChief]

2 minutes ago, Aggies7 said:

I can’t see how wantonly surrendering bases could be a good thing, but I’m not much in to analytics 

Well I don't like it either,  but they clearly feel it's better.

[Twinsfreak23]

The Twins hitters look completely uninterested in getting a good pitch to hit. They appear to be looking for a fastball, and swinging at the first one they see, regardless of location. A lot of weak ass contact and balls augured into the ground. Poor approach tonight.

[Aggies7]

I don’t know what this is, but I do know that it’s been ugly.

[Parfigliano]

8 minutes ago, USAFChief said:

They clearly don't put a priority on stolen bases.

Not sure how many times this has to be said.

They never pitch out.

They rarely throw over.

They don't pay much attention to runners. Their pitchers dont vary their timing.

 

Their catchers concentrate on setting up for framing, at the expense of throwing. That's a choice they have said they prefer.

They have said they do not believe in a slide step for their pitchers. They prefer to concentrate on strike outs. This isn't me saying this, it's them.

Might be good, might be bad,  but the organization doesn't place any value on stopping a runner game. 

The result of this approach this open season on stolen bases.

[Aggies7]

Haha Pham you dummy

[TwinsCD]

A veteran like Pham should be ROASTED for that baserunning blunder.

[USAFChief]

Just now, Aggies7 said:

Haha Pham you dummy

Lollygagging!!1!

[exeoud]

Why are these commentators acting like it's such a huge blunder. This lineup is not putting up 3 more runs tonight, full stop.

[USAFChief]

How many balls have the Twins gotten to the OF tonight?

Four?

[exeoud]

Twins always play terrible on these Apple broadcasts and the worst part is listening to these commentators talk up guys who the rest of the league has no trouble against.

[Aggies7]

Richards is tempting fate 

[2wins87]

Richards is not a fun guy to watch pitch.

[TwinsCD]

There HAS to be someone in St. Paul better than this Richards character.

[Aggies7]

Walked a .140 hitter with the bases loaded. 😂😂

[ziggy]

a bases loaded walk by our trade deadline 'help'.

[jaimedude]

Walking in runs, seen this move from Richard's before 

[Tlaker]

27 minutes ago, USAFChief said:

They clearly don't put a priority on stolen bases.

Not sure how many times this has to be said.

They never pitch out.

They rarely throw over.

They don't pay much attention to runners. Their pitchers dont vary their timing.

 

Their catchers concentrate on setting up for framing, at the expense of throwing. That's a choice they have said they prefer.

They have said they do not believe in a slide step for their pitchers. They prefer to concentrate on strike outs. This isn't me saying this, it's them.

Might be good, might be bad,  but the organization doesn't place any value on stopping a runner game. 

AgaIn, calling on da nerds…. where do the Twins rank in throwing out base runners. More importantly, what is the team’s % of stolen bases leading to runs scored?

[TwinsCD]

Welp, kicked away this opportunity tonight.

[USAFChief]

Just now, 2wins87 said:

Richard's is not a fun guy to watch pitch.

Falvey likes him.

"Reverse splits."

 

By which they mean more balls than strikes apparently. 

[Tlaker]

Just now, TwinsCD said:

There HAS to be someone in St. Paul better than this Richards character.

Probably someone in St. Peter even better as well……

[ziggy]

now a 40 footer by our tradeline help.

[Aggies7]

Just now, USAFChief said:

Falvey likes him.

"Reverse splits."

 

By which they mean more balls than strikes apparently. 

Well, you got 4 letters right

[TwinsCD]

3 minutes ago, Tlaker said:

AgaIn, calling on da nerds…. where do the Twins rank in throwing out base runners. More importantly, what is the team’s % of stolen bases leading to runs scored?

Coming into tonight, the Twins were 17 of 102 throwing out base stealers, 4th-worst in the majors behind Cardinals, Nationals, and Rangers.

[mrtwinsfan]

33 minutes ago, 2wins87 said:

You're not imagining it. Their worst innings as an offense on the season are the 5th (.714 OPS) and 6th (.652). They have a .768 OPS in the first 3 innings, .770 in the last 3, and .721 in the middle 3.

Sometimes the 6th is a reliever, but the 5th and 6th should usually be a time to feast, third time through the order.

Lately it seems to be just swinging early rather than working the count. I get the theory of ambushing early in the count once they've gotten used to the starters pitches, but it hasn't been working. Not sure if it's been the same approach all season, but it is a frustrating trend.

100 %

[Aggies7]

This is a good old fashioned buttkicking.

[thelanges5]

Royals are the healthiest of the central teams. They’re looking like they may be the ones to worry about. 

[Tlaker]

2 minutes ago, TwinsCD said:

Coming into tonight, the Twins were 17 of 102 throwing out base stealers.  Efforting where that stands in the majors.

Uffda…. doesn’t sound very good to me….

[ziggy]

Apple announcer "the twins continue to be aggressive"

first pitch swings by Castro and Miranda.

Must have Dinner reservations at Manny's for 10:00

Now Lewis swings at first pitch....WTF?

[Mortimerkenny21]

2 minutes ago, Tlaker said:

Probably someone in St. Peter even better as well……

St. Cloud, St. Francis, Sault Ste. Marie, Karlstad. Wherever.

[ziggy]

I hear a fat lady singing.

They are uninspired and lifeless.