Marlins (Weathers) vs Twins (Ober): 9/24/24, 6:40pm

[Mike Sixel]

23 minutes ago, NYCTK said:

Our leadoff hitter in a "must win game" has a .632 OPS and -0.9 WAR on the season. 

Twins

His career OPS against lefties is only like .750. It's not like he's Lane Thomas with a .880/.680 L/R split. He's just barely playable against lefties. How the hell have they allowed THIS to happen? 

I've not hated a player as much as I've hated Margot in a long time. 

I agree with your disappointment......I don't see how having him hit or play D is good for this team at all. 

[Patzky]

1 hour ago, howeda7 said:

Why did they open the series with a day game?

Weather worries

[CRF]

Margot? Seriously? Ya gotta be kidding me! Well...one good thing...at least the manager won't be using him as a PH later in the game. 

[cmoss84]

How do you think his teammates feel about him (Margot) getting so much playing time and not producing?

it has to be incredibly frustrating...

[RpR]

17 minutes ago, cmoss84 said:

How do you think his teammates feel about him (Margot) getting so much playing time and not producing?

it has to be incredibly frustrating...

It seems the gremlin that hit a lot of Twins really got to Margot.

 

[Vanimal46]

18 minutes ago, cmoss84 said:

How do you think his teammates feel about him (Margot) getting so much playing time and not producing?

it has to be incredibly frustrating...

Perhaps his teammates should be concerned about their own performance because the offense has stunk for a month. 

[cmoss84]

3 minutes ago, Vanimal46 said:

Perhaps his teammates should be concerned about their own performance because the offense has stunk for a month. 

True-the offense has been horrendous. When an entire team goes into a funk, someone has to provide a spark. Was never going to be Margot. 

His offense has stunk the entire year...he took 300 ABs from others. When the season comes down to less than 5 games, these things count. 

I have no idea how people are defending him...or Rocco for playing him...or the FO for not cutting bait. Beyond me. 

[thelanges5]

Twins need to go 4-2 this week, they control their own destiny. We need a couple of these guys to step up offensively! 

[Vanimal46]

4 minutes ago, cmoss84 said:

True-the offense has been horrendous. When an entire team goes into a funk, someone has to provide a spark. Was never going to be Margot. 

His offense has stunk the entire year...he took 300 ABs from others. When the season comes down to less than 5 games, these things count. 

I have no idea how people are defending him...or Rocco for playing him...or the FO for not cutting bait. Beyond me. 

Who is he stealing ABs from today? 

[cmoss84]

@RpR

Does Margot belong on a contending MLB roster? On any MLB roster? Maybe the White Sox?

I really want to know your thoughts on this. 

[cmoss84]

Just now, Vanimal46 said:

Who is he stealing ABs from today? 

You're right Mr. Vanimal. He should be batting leadoff for us right now.

And he had no influence on any of our losses with his amazing season. 

I have no idea what else to say. I'm baffled by some of you. All good. Everyone has a right to their own opinion. 

[RpR]

7 minutes ago, cmoss84 said:

True-the offense has been horrendous. When an entire team goes into a funk, someone has to provide a spark. Was never going to be Margot. 

His offense has stunk the entire year...he took 300 ABs from others. When the season comes down to less than 5 games, these things count. 

I have no idea how people are defending him...or Rocco for playing him...or the FO for not cutting bait. Beyond me. 

He did not stink as badly as Julien or Lee and they are still here, get over it.

[Vanimal46]

1 minute ago, cmoss84 said:

You're right Mr. Vanimal. He should be batting leadoff for us right now.

And he had no influence on any of our losses with his amazing season. 

I have no idea what else to say. I'm baffled by some of you. All good. Everyone has a right to their own opinion. 

I get the frustration but I asked a simple question and you couldn’t answer it. And that’s the whole point. The offense has stunk so Margot isn’t taking away playing time from anyone who deserves it. 

[Linus]

Tonight’s game is pretty much a must win since we have Ober on the mound. I would recommend to all the cheerful people posting on this site to enjoy the game. There may only be six more before winter. 

[cmoss84]

1 minute ago, RpR said:

He did not stink as badly as Julien or Lee and they are still here, get over it.

Well the difference is Julien and Lee are young and getting better (or at least deserve a chance for the opportunities). Margot is old and on his way down. 

Get over it. You are a comedian. 

[Craig Arko]

5 minutes ago, Linus said:

Tonight’s game is pretty much a must win since we have Ober on the mound. I would recommend to all the cheerful people posting on this site to enjoy the game. There may only be six more before winter. 

Seems like it’s more fun to pick fights with one another over who stinks more. Take a whiff of that sausage, boys. It smells like victory. 

[cmoss84]

1 minute ago, Vanimal46 said:

I get the frustration but I asked a simple question and you couldn’t answer it. And that’s the whole point. The offense has stunk so Margot isn’t taking away playing time from anyone who deserves it. 

If you read my prior post my main point was he has taken 329 plate appearances away from others this year. 

This is far bigger than today. 

But if you really want me to answer your question, I would say Wallner, Larnach, Keirsey, Keaschall, or Erod.

[HarmonK03]

15 minutes ago, Vanimal46 said:

Who is he stealing ABs from today? 

Wallner

[Craig Arko]

Was curious about Kepler.

 

[Linus]

6 minutes ago, Craig Arko said:

Was curious about Kepler.

 

Saw that. We’ve watched Max for the last time as a Twin. 

[Craig Arko]

6 minutes ago, Linus said:

Saw that. We’ve watched Max for the last time as a Twin. 

I suppose just as well for all concerned. He’ll land somewhere, and we’ll see him in a visitor’s uniform. Probably won’t get the big payday he might have hoped for.

[CRF]

Ober gets 2 more starts and Pablo gets 1 more. If they don't win all 3 of those, you can kiss the season goodbye. Even if that DOES happen, they still need to win at least 1 more, if not 2 more. I don't think 4-2 is gonna cut it. They need to go 5-1...and the way they've been playing...that's damn near impossible. Please, please, PLEASE surprise us and do the impossible! 

[Jerr]

Fan since the day one

Things look tough, but don't you quit

Start the win steak now

[Joe A. Preusser]

Time to get the bats 

Right and push the energy.

Playoffs or bust, folks.

[Tlaker]

Looks like an awful lot of empty seats??

[USAFChief]

Dozens in Target Field tonight.

You reap what you sow, Mr Pohlad

Edit: Ninja'd 

[USAFChief]

I want some early runs tonight, dammit!!

[Patzky]

2 minutes ago, USAFChief said:

I want some early runs tonight, dammit!!

Carlos sets the table.

[RpR]

2 minutes ago, USAFChief said:

I want some early runs tonight, dammit!!

I want to see early runs where they keep  the lead and do not give it away late in the game.

[Patzky]

Royals load the bases in the first with nobody out. 

 

Any other situation I'd feel sorry for them for not scoring. Not today.