Tigers (Olson) vs Twins (Festa): 4/11/25, 7:10pm

[knothole61]

14 minutes ago, jaimedude said:

Gasper is not a major league baseball player. He may pose as one and wear rhe uniform. Wasted at bats on a fringe player at best. 

Gaspar...strangest darn thing. It's as if someone owes him a favor or something. He reminds me of the coach's son in Little League who made the team even though he couldn't touch a ball against the pitching machine in tryouts, and got to play short and bat leadoff all year even though he stunk. He may be a good story (drafted in the 27th round!) but he's not a good player. His only hit so far didn't even leave the infield--yes?

[jaimedude]

Watch the Twins DFA Alcala and he get's fixed somewhere else. Alway's happens that way with the Twins. I know he is broken right now. Someone will eventually figure out how and what role to use Alcala in. He has the talent for this game. 

[gregens]

2 minutes ago, nicksaviking said:

It's funny that the Twins always have their OWN Micky Gasper, whether it's Keirsey, or Michael Helman or Jair Camargo or Chirs Williams or Mark Contreras, but they have no interest in giving those guys a look unless they absolutely have to.

But you get some other team's Gasper or Andrew Stevenson or Ryan Lamarre, oh boy, we found a diamond in the rough here fellas, wait until the league sees what we do with this guy!

The grass is always greener with this club.

I think you're seeing mold, not grass

[Aggies7]

5 minutes ago, Vanimal46 said:

Gleeman tweeted the attendance announced at the game is 12,900. People are speaking with their wallets. The product on the field is unacceptable 

How cold is it there? Over here in the east it’s been absolutely miserable this entire month. March was warmer. Can’t imagine it’s very comfortable out in MN. As bad as it seems, the twins are 22nd in avg attendance (definitely SSS only having played 3 games). But baseball starts too damn early. And it was even earlier this year. Nobody wants to watch cold outdoor baseball at night in April in the north. But yes the product also blows which doesn’t help one bit 

[mnfireman]

2 minutes ago, howeda7 said:

They could legitimately be looking at losing $50-75 million this year. Good. They deserve it. Take the best offer you can and sell the $%% team already. 

According to reports the team is already $300+ million in the hole, add another $50 million to that and nobody will ever want to buy this team.

[nicksaviking]

10 minutes ago, KirbyDome89 said:

I know this is facetious, but it's odd how the lethargic nature of this club is seemingly being pinned primarily on the manager when there are players who are constantly praised for their leadership, preparedness, ect. 

I have and will never praise a player for their leadership. With this club, that trait seems to be used almost exclusively to excuse either a bad player or a regrettable contract.

I only care what these guys do on the diamond, and that's how it should be.

[Danchat]

12 minutes ago, RpR said:

Just like Wallner leading off.

FYI, coming into this game Wallner had a .388 OBP and the next closest is .320 OBP. Whomever you're putting in the #1 spot is getting on base significantly less than Wallner is.

[Vanimal46]

12 minutes ago, Aggies7 said:

How cold is it there? Over here in the east it’s been absolutely miserable this entire month. March was warmer. Can’t imagine it’s very comfortable out in MN. As bad as it seems, the twins are 22nd in avg attendance (definitely SSS only having played 3 games). But baseball starts too damn early. And it was even earlier this year. Nobody wants to watch cold outdoor baseball at night in April in the north. But yes the product also blows which doesn’t help one bit 

I’m on the west coast for vacation this week so can’t verify but it says 50 degrees currently at 10:30 PM. I’d say that’s more than acceptable for April 11. It’ll be 70 degrees for both games this weekend so that will be the true test 

[jaimedude]

10 minutes ago, knothole61 said:

Gaspar...strangest darn thing. It's as if someone owes him a favor or something. He reminds me of the coach's son in Little League who made the team even though he couldn't touch a ball against the pitching machine in tryouts, and got to play short and bat leadoff all year even though he stunk. He may be a good story (drafted in the 27th round!) but he's not a good player. His only hit so far didn't even leave the infield--yes?

This! Rocco's pet. The third catcher stuff is utter nonsense. Worse than having a Punto or Hocking. At least those guy's could pick it and had speed. You know brought actual value to the game. Hocking and Punto didn't bring much offense, but they were really good defensive players. 

[mrtwinsfan]

2 minutes ago, knothole61 said:

Gaspar...strangest darn thing. It's as if someone owes him a favor or something. He reminds me of the coach's son in Little League who made the team even though he couldn't touch a ball against the pitching machine in tryouts, and got to play short and bat leadoff all year even though he stunk. He may be a good story (drafted in the 27th round!) but he's not a good player. His only hit so far didn't even leave the infield--yes?

[Aggies7]

1 minute ago, Vanimal46 said:

I’m on the west coast for vacation this week so can’t verify but it says 50 degrees currently at 10:30 PM. I’d say that’s more than acceptable for April 11. It’ll be 70 degrees for both games tomorrow so that will be the true test 

Wow, real feel is 36 here and rainy 

[IndyTwinsFan]

Just now, Aggies7 said:

Wow, real feel is 36 here and rainy 

3rd freeze warning of the week tonight here in Indianapolis.  

[howeda7]

4 minutes ago, mnfireman said:

According to reports the team is already $300+ million in the hole, add another $50 million to that and nobody will ever want to buy this team.

Nah. They're worth $1.5 billion. The Pohlads can take that, pay off the $350 and still have a billion dollars left over. Dad paid $35 million for them. 

[mrtwinsfan]

2 minutes ago, mrtwinsfan said:

[cheeseheadgophfan]

This guy is the crew chief????  May be one of the worst zones all year...BOTH WAYS!  

[jaimedude]

5 minutes ago, Aggies7 said:

How cold is it there? Over here in the east it’s been absolutely miserable this entire month. March was warmer. Can’t imagine it’s very comfortable out in MN. As bad as it seems, the twins are 22nd in avg attendance (definitely SSS only having played 3 games). But baseball starts too damn early. And it was even earlier this year. Nobody wants to watch cold outdoor baseball at night in April in the north. But yes the product also blows which doesn’t help one bit 

Today was actually a nice day. Tonight is actually not even cold. 

[Aggies7]

Just now, IndyTwinsFan said:

3rd freeze warning of the week tonight here in Indianapolis.  

It’s going backwards. Got down into the low 20s the other night. 

[RpR]

3 minutes ago, Danchat said:

FYI, coming into this game Wallner had a .388 OBP and the next closest is .320 OBP. Whomever you're putting in the #1 spot is getting on base significantly less than Wallner is.

54 percent K rate, good thing he gets few BB or hit by a pitch.

[KirbyDome89]

6 minutes ago, Vanimal46 said:

Truly. Not even halfway through April and we’re buried in the standings. Good thing I got practice last year not watching them for months. I’ll be doing the same during the dog days of summer 

Invest in a paddle board and meet us on the lakes (if there isn't another E.coli issue) this summer. 

[Aggies7]

Did byron even bat? I sneezed and Julien was up 

[Aggies7]

Just now, KirbyDome89 said:

Invest in a paddle board and meet us on the lakes (if there isn't another E.coli issue) this summer. 

You guys use the lakes as toilets over there?

[IndyTwinsFan]

1 minute ago, Aggies7 said:

It’s going backwards. Got down into the low 20s the other night. 

I hear you.  I'm already quite tired of it all.

[Aggies7]

[howeda7]

We can tie it. Gasper is up. Gee I wonder what will happen...

[IndyTwinsFan]

2 minutes ago, Aggies7 said:

Did byron even bat? I sneezed and Julien was up 

Struck out on 3 pitches.  Go figure. 

[mrtwinsfan]

5 minutes ago, mrtwinsfan said:

Mario,  u had ur chance

[Aggies7]

Jeeze, a full swing by Gasper isn’t even good enough and he tried a half swing 

[Aggies7]

Too bad we didn’t lose the DH 😂

[ziggy]

Gasper showing his major league talent in that at bat. ISH

[nicksaviking]

Man, that was close. Gasper had a real shot to make me eat my words.