Game Thead: Twins@Yankees 7/14 12:05

[Guest USAFChief]

Last time I'm responding to you. I asked if every hit that didn't result in a run scored was meaningless, which you said "30 RBI" in response to.

At the end of the day, isn't anything that happens in a ballgame that doesn't result in a run end up "meaningless?"

[Beezer07]

At the end of the day, isn't anything that happens in a ballgame that doesn't result in a run end up "meaningless?"

 

Of course it is. But at the end of the day, anything that happens in sports is meaningless because it's sports...unless you won or lost a bet or something.

[Guest USAFChief]

Ever had albatross-kangaroo stew? Delicious.

 

/ unrelated, but I tried elephant-rabbit stew once. Tasted mostly like elephant

I'm going to assume you know that because it didn't taste like rabbit.

 

Or have you eaten elephant before?

[ashbury]

At the end of the day, isn't anything that happens in a ballgame that doesn't result in a run end up "meaningless?"

 

Nonsense. The beer I'm having during this ballgame is quite meaningful.

[Brad Swanson]

Ever had albatross-kangaroo stew? Delicious.

 

/ unrelated, but I tried elephant-rabbit stew once. Tasted mostly like elephant

 

Are we talking about elephant and rabbit stew or elephant-sized rabbit stew? Huge difference, in my opinion. Literally.

[ashbury]

I'm going to assume you know that because it didn't taste like rabbit.

 

Or have you eaten elephant before?

 

It was actually a joke told by my Economics professor, making a point about... well, all I remember now is elephant-rabbit stew.

[Ted666]

Nonsense. The beer I'm having during this ballgame is quite meaningful.

 

Shiner Bock?

[Guest USAFChief]

Nonsense. The beer I'm having during this ballgame is quite meaningful.

Well, yeah, but I'm going to assume at some point that beer is going to be the cause of a run.

 

 

 

 

 

to the bathroom.

[Beezer07]

More embarrassing for a pitcher: Giving up a HR to Ichiro or (if it ever happens) to Revere?

[Guest USAFChief]

More embarrassing for a pitcher: Giving up a HR to Ichiro or (if it ever happens) to Revere?

yes.

[Guest USAFChief]

The bullpen has struck out more batters than the starters.

 

Big deal. There's 8 of them, and only 5 starters.

 

ba-dum-tsh.

[Beezer07]

I love the idea of the Futures Game, but isn't it "unfair" to have AAA players going against high-A and AA players? Anyone who is/has watched in the past, is there a noticeable difference in skill?

[Guest USAFChief]

You missed 'em all, Jamey. Shoot another one that way.

[ashbury]

Did you remember to enter the drawing to win a chance to pitch an inning this game? Looks like everyone's getting a turn before the break.

[ashbury]

to the bathroom.

 

/ because I'm old

[minn55441]

I love the idea of the Futures Game, but isn't it "unfair" to have AAA players going against high-A and AA players? Anyone who is/has watched in the past, is there a noticeable difference in skill?

 

Arica picked up a double in last years game coming out of A+, Hicks struck out in his first at bat this year. Talent is talent. There is usually a reason someone is still at the lower levels but this does give them a chance to raise their game. Similar to a Soph playing varsity baseball, some guys can play at a level with older and more polished players, others can't. Roberts thrived in the AFL last year, when for the most part he was playing agasint MLB ready competition.

[stringer bell]

Winnah! The ump negated a wonderful play by Dozier, but Perkins had more than enough to retire nearly starless Yanks.

[ashbury]

Enjoyable game - let's have about 20 more in a row like this after the break.

[Longdistancetwins]

So happy for Perkins. Keep enjoying your time in NYC!

[IdahoPilgrim]

Next thing you'll be telling us the "foul" Mauer double in the playoffs didn't cost the Twins multiple world series titles.

 

I would, but that's still too painful to joke about, IMO.

[IdahoPilgrim]

Wouldn't you know - the best game the Twins have played in a couple of weeks (based on all of your comments) and I had to work the entire time. Just got back in.

[diehardtwinsfan]

Didn't Chief just caution someone else about bringing facts into a game thread?

 

Ban worthy?

[diehardtwinsfan]

Did Gibson have such control problems in the minors, typically, or is this an off day for him?

 

Not sure about pre-surgery, but he had some issues earlier this season. I chalk a lot of it up to TJ recovery...

[ashbury]

Ban worthy?

 

Banning's too good for him. That's why we keep him around.

 

/ oh wait, you didn't mean Chief