Article: Series Preview: Twins @ Indians, 6/21-6/23

[Brock Beauchamp]

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[Brock Beauchamp]

Lineups:

 

Twins:

Brian Dozier 2B

Joe Mauer C

Ryan Doumit DH

Josh Willingham LF

Justin Morneau 1B

Trevor Plouffe 3B

Oswaldo Arcia RF

Clete Thomas CF

Jamey Carroll SS

(Samuel Deduno P)

 

Indians:

Michael Bourn CF

Mike Aviles SS

Jason Kipnis 2B

Carlos Santana DH

Michael Brantley LF

Mark Reynolds 1B

Lonnie Chisenhall 3B

Yan Gomes C

Drew Stubbs RF

(Scott Kazmir P)

[Don't Feed the Greed Guy]

Kazmir: 12 home runs in 55 innings pitched. Yum! That's two-a-game, compared to Correia's 1.5 HR/9IP.

[stringer bell]

Wow, the back end of Cleveland's rotation isn't much is it? Masterson (sp) and Ubaldo are erratic but great when they're on. These three--well let's just say that it will be disappointing if any of them pitch in the sixth inning this weekend. OTOH, the Tribe is putting up pretty big offensive numbers. If the Twins hold them to four runs a game, they should win two and maybe all three games.

[Joe A. Preusser]

Not often you can look at the pitching match-ups alone and feel good about a Twins sweep. Throw our hot bats into the mix and I like our chances of moving up in the standings.

[edavis0308]

I would think that Plouffe would be able to really get on a slugging tear against one of these left handers.

[fairweather]

As good as Walters has been, a .315 BAA and a 1.6 WHIP aren't going to keep him in the rotation long.

[Joe A. Preusser]

I would think that Plouffe would be able to really get on a slugging tear against one of these left handers.

 

At the risk of Jinxing him terribly, I'll go ahead and predict he bats .400 this series and sluggs a nice round .600. Oh, and 5 RBI.

[twinsnorth49]

Vinny Pestano...closer........http://www.sherv.net/cm/emo/happy/rolling-on-the-floor-laughing-smiley-emoticon.gif

[jokin]

As good as Walters has been, a .315 BAA and a 1.6 WHIP aren't going to keep him in the rotation long.

 

Riverbrian, for one, desperately hopes you're wrong. Gibbie needs more seasoning.

[jokin]

Wow, the back end of Cleveland's rotation isn't much is it? Masterson (sp) and Ubaldo are erratic but great when they're on. These three--well let's just say that it will be disappointing if any of them pitch in the sixth inning this weekend. OTOH, the Tribe is putting up pretty big offensive numbers. If the Twins hold them to four runs a game, they should win two and maybe all three games.

 

Part of the Twins good fortunes thus far this year, has been their continued ability to miss the opposing team's aces.

[IdahoPilgrim]

Riverbrian, for one, desperately hopes you're wrong. Gibbie needs more seasoning.

 

It's not a question of quantity, but of type - a little sage, a little thyme, and Gibson will be done just right.

[jokin]

It's not a question of quantity, but of type - a little sage, a little thyme, and Gibson will be done just right.

 

Frankly, I'm out of "thyme" waiting for Gibbie's call-up... and I tire of the "sage" advice about admonitions for waiting for more "consistency" from you guys in the Goldilocks crowd who trust that TR is slowplaying the promotion in order to make Gibson "just right.":o

[big dog]

Frankly, I'm out of "thyme" waiting for Gibbie's call-up... and I tire of the "sage" advice about admonitions for waiting for more "consistency" from you guys in the Goldilocks crowd who trust that TR is slowplaying the promotion in order to make Gibson "just right.":o

 

while others, who may agree with the overall view, get really sick of being bludgeoned with it in every freaking thread. Enjoy the game tonight.

[IdahoPilgrim]

Frankly, I'm out of "thyme" waiting for Gibbie's call-up... and I tire of the "sage" advice about admonitions for waiting for more "consistency" from you guys in the Goldilocks crowd who trust that TR is slowplaying the promotion in order to make Gibson "just right.":o

 

Who said anything about consistency and Goldilocks? I've got a pot roast named Gibson planned for Sunday that I'm getting ready.

[Riverbrian]

Gibson for Pelfrey... I'm good... While I don't like the Walters Whip... I like the Walters result thus far.

 

For tonight... Deduno Baby... Deduno.

[Riverbrian]

I'm ready... I'm alone in a Hotel in Bismarck... I'm naked... Buffalo Wings Take out and the Twins are on... Life is good!!!

[jokin]

while others, who may agree with the overall view, get really sick of being bludgeoned with it in every freaking thread. Enjoy the game tonight.

 

You're certainly entitled to skipping over the topic of discussion. America is a great country that way.

[big dog]

I'm ready... I'm alone in a Hotel in Bismarck... I'm naked... Buffalo Wings Take out and the Twins are on... Life is good!!!

Naked before or after taking out? ... Wait, don't really tell us. Please.

[Riverbrian]

Vinny Pestano...closer........http://www.sherv.net/cm/emo/happy/rolling-on-the-floor-laughing-smiley-emoticon.gif

 

Bulletin Board Material Alert...

 

The Indians are hanging this post in the clubhouse right now!

[big dog]

You're certainly entitled to skipping over the topic of discussion. America is a great country that way.

Yeah but tolerance can work both ways. Enjoy the game.

[Riverbrian]

Naked before or after taking out? ... Wait, don't really tell us. Please.

 

Both... Of course... You'd be surprised how fast the service is when u walk in naked.

[jokin]

Who said anything about consistency and Goldilocks? I've got a pot roast named Gibson planned for Sunday that I'm getting ready.

 

Uhh, you did? Goldilocks/"just right" ... it was you who opened this can of lentil soup..... they do seem to go together....like steak and fries, beans and franks, sage and thyme.....

 

Using further metaphor deconstruction, re: your Gibson Pot Roast, are you now declaring that I too should plan to kill the fatted calf in anticipation of the celebratory feast to mark the return of the prodigal prospect come Sunday night?

[jokin]

Yeah but tolerance can work both ways. Enjoy the game.

 

I promise to be very tolerant of your right not to have to read things you have no interest in.

 

And thanks, be assured that I will enjoy beating up on the Indians tonight. Same goes back to you.

[jokin]

I'm ready... I'm alone in a Hotel in Bismarck... I'm naked... Buffalo Wings Take out and the Twins are on... Life is good!!!

 

The problem with riding a nag like Walters is eventually you end up broken down and stranded....alone and naked....in a hotel in Bismarck...

[Riverbrian]

The problem with riding a nag like Walters is eventually you end up broken down and stranded....alone and naked....in a hotel in Bismarck...

 

Jeez... You make it sound like its a bad thing.

[diehardtwinsfan]

Jeez... You make it sound like its a bad thing.

 

Only if you decide to call one of the escorts whose photo you're browsing. You think you're choosing between Ginger and Mary Anne, but it's really Rosie Odonel and Melissa McCarthy.

[Riverbrian]

Only if you decide to call one of the escorts whose photo you're browsing. You think you're choosing between Ginger and Mary Anne, but it's really Rosie Odonel and Melissa McCarthy.

 

So... The advertising could be misleading? If they are toothless... They won't list that?

[Riverbrian]

I liked Deduno's first much better than his second.

[diehardtwinsfan]

So... The advertising could be misleading? If they are toothless... They won't list that?

 

Nope... Go put your clothes back on.