Twins (Urena) vs Guardians (Cantillo): 8/3/25, 12:40pm

[Western SD Fan]

I was actually semi-hoping that Urena would hit Ramirez in the pocket.  Not that I want anyone hurt.  I just want some excitement in this game and plunking someone would certainly help that.

[Danchat]

Well, that's one way to get out of a jam.

[mrtwinsfan]

Arm transplant --  Vasquez to Jeffers needed,  nice play c-3b

[Blyleven2011]

Yesterday I was driving to a wedding and was listening on the game radio ...

You ever was in the radio both was the most professional radio broadcaster since herb carneal  ...

Was it Perkins and ????

[bunsen82]

Wow, I actually thought it was a pitchout, but got the strikeout and throw out. 

[mrtwinsfan]

Julien- Gasper - Kiersey -   Why   Falvey and Rocco pleez explain your plan ? and with the 2 new YOUNG starting Pitchers ,?/ and were watching all these old washed up guys 

[Dave Borton]

7 minutes ago, Blyleven2011 said:

Yesterday I was driving to a wedding and was listening on the game radio ...

You ever was in the radio both was the most professional radio broadcaster since herb carneal  ...

Was it Perkins and ????

Windsurge play by play announcer.

[Dave Borton]

22 minutes ago, T.O. said:

If i can dream make it a transistor radio that picks up Herb Carneal, Ray Scott, and Halsey Hall.

Throw in Red Barber or Vin Scully and it's a deal.

[Blyleven2011]

1 minute ago, Dave Borton said:

Windsurge play by play announcer.

Hire the guy permanently  , he's what we need , everything i heard from him was precise about calling a game ,  we are changing the team , they can also change the broadcasters ...

[Western SD Fan]

FWIW, Correa went 3-12 over the weekend in Boston with a HR and 3 runs scored.  I haven't been able to see whether he is running out at bats or not, but I could see an uptick in production.  It seems like he was trying to manage his body in MN at the cost of offense and the immediate shift to 3rd has done wonders for him.

[jaimedude]

Doesn't seem like Twins goal is to either we in games or develop young talent, do it is hard to put a finger on what the goals are. Does seem like franchise is rudderless likeca store clo s ing down. 

[Parfigliano]

Just now, mrtwinsfan said:

Julien- Gasper - Kiersey -   Why   Falvey and Rocco pleez explain your plan ? and with the 2 new YOUNG starting Pitchers ,?/ and were watching all these old washed up guys 

I'd play Julien rest of year and try him at 1B.  See if anything positive happens.

Gasper and Kiersey should have never been on team game 1.  I expect them to be here game 162.

Recently acquired young pitchers should be here now.  One of them should have started today.

[jaimedude]

2 minutes ago, Parfigliano said:

I'd play Julien rest of year and try him at 1B.  See if anything positive happens.

Gasper and Kiersey should have never been on team game 1.  I expect them to be here game 162.

Recently acquired young pitchers should be here now.  One of them should have started today.

Exactly, a manager worth anything would see that Gasper and Kiersey jr. are not championship level talent beyond AAA. 

[mrtwinsfan]

2 minutes ago, Western SD Fan said:

FWIW, Correa went 3-12 over the weekend in Boston with a HR and 3 runs scored.  I haven't been able to see whether he is running out at bats or not, but I could see an uptick in production.  It seems like he was trying to manage his body in MN at the cost of offense and the immediate shift to 3rd has done wonders for him.

i wondered if his private talks about 3b had any issues with moving Lewis around and getting hurt in C.F. - Also when Sonny Gray left thats when Correa wanted out also , 

[Baumer67]

This team needs a hitting coach bad, they need to be able to put the ball in play!

[Dave Borton]

2 minutes ago, Western SD Fan said:

...  It seems like he was trying to manage his body in MN at the cost of offense and the immediate shift to 3rd has done wonders for him.

Plantar fasciitis is a horrible nag. Would be surprised if it doesn't revisit its wrath upon him.

[mrtwinsfan]

4 minutes ago, Parfigliano said:

I'd play Julien rest of year and try him at 1B.  See if anything positive happens.

Gasper and Kiersey should have never been on team game 1.  I expect them to be here game 162.

Recently acquired young pitchers should be here now.  One of them should have started today.

Recently acquired young pitchers should be here now.  One of them should have started today.== YES SIR

[jaimedude]

Anyone else hoping Rocco shops himself to another franchise this off-season? I hope so. Falvey too. 

[Parfigliano]

CLE pitcher usually doesn't face a lineup 3rd time in a game.   Has 9 Ks still in 4th inning

2 minutes ago, Dave Borton said:

Plantar fasciitis is a horrible nag. Would be surprised if it doesn't revisit its wrath upon him.

It sucks and I only play golf but I do always walk.  Can't imagine playing MLB with it

[Dave Borton]

1 minute ago, jaimedude said:

Anyone else hoping Rocco shops himself to another franchise this off-season? 

Town ball?

[mnfireman]

9 minutes ago, Western SD Fan said:

FWIW, Correa went 3-12 over the weekend in Boston with a HR and 3 runs scored.  I haven't been able to see whether he is running out at bats or not, but I could see an uptick in production.  It seems like he was trying to manage his body in MN at the cost of offense and the immediate shift to 3rd has done wonders for him.

He played SS yesterday

[Baumer67]

You would think that Randy Johnson was on the mound!

[Western SD Fan]

1 minute ago, Dave Borton said:

Plantar fasciitis is a horrible nag. Would be surprised if it doesn't revisit its wrath upon him.

I watched a couple innings of the game today on Roku and it looked like he had really good movement at 3b making one good play where he charged in on the ball.  His power arm will definitely be an asset over at the hot corner.

[S Bart]

38 minutes ago, USAFChief said:

Of the cast of thousands, I prefer Plouffe too.

But it's  tepid at best like, and I have the nagging suspicion more is not better in his case. 

I hope they keep looking. Sort of rebuilding the broadcast team like the actual team.

Plouffe at least lets it fly on the Tuesday Skor North podcast...not afraid to be honest...

[S Bart]

22 minutes ago, Blyleven2011 said:

Yesterday I was driving to a wedding and was listening on the game radio ...

You ever was in the radio both was the most professional radio broadcaster since herb carneal  ...

Was it Perkins and ????

This guy is a veteran broadcaster from the AA Witchita team...needs to be a permanent 

[mnfireman]

13 minutes ago, Blyleven2011 said:

Hire the guy permanently  , he's what we need , everything i heard from him was precise about calling a game ,  we are changing the team , they can also change the broadcasters ...

https://zonecoverage.com/2025/mn-twins-news/twins-double-a-broadcaster-tim-grubbs-will-fill-in-for-twins-radio-on-next-road-trip/

[S Bart]

Excited about the Hello 😺  promotion?

[ziggy]

2 minutes ago, Dave Borton said:

Plantar fasciitis is a horrible nag. Would be surprised if it doesn't revisit its wrath upon him.

Provich mentioned about a month ago that Correa spends two hours before every game getting his feet ready to play in the field.  Having had plantar fasciitis I'm willing to give Correa a pass on his struggles. I will miss his defense and understand that the Twins were paying him shortstop money, not third base money so he should be playing shortstop.

[S Bart]

Funderbunk.. has to be close to having the longest hair flow in the majors

[Parfigliano]

Anyone else get the feeling this is going to be another TC game where bats put up an early crooked number and retire for the rest of the game.