Twins (Ryan) vs Yankees (Weathers): 7/5/26, 12:35pm

[S Bart]

8 minutes ago, mnfireman said:

Buxton injury may force a Jeffers move on Tuesday. Ober maybe for the Angels series, or immediately after the ASB.

Status of Matthews?

[wesnewy]

these guys have been working some great ABs so far!

[mrtwinsfan]

Shelton  Let Fedko hit

[RpR]

Martin had a CORRECT challenge, WOW.

[mnfireman]

1 minute ago, S Bart said:

Status of Matthews?

That may force the issue with Ober. Or call Rojas up for a spot start.

[mrtwinsfan]

Just now, mrtwinsfan said:

Shelton  Let Fedko hit

or Bunt

[mrtwinsfan]

Just now, mrtwinsfan said:

or Bunt

maybe not

[mnfireman]

The Yankees good RP are available today...

[mnfireman]

1 minute ago, mrtwinsfan said:

or Bunt

Not like that...

[Western SD Fan]

8 minutes ago, Mike Sixel said:

Find me one person that says RBI don't matter......that's not what people say at all.

The advanced metrics people have been trying to diminish it ever since they created wRC+ thinking it is superior.  Here is a clip from the conclusion of a Fangraphs article describing just that.

"Generally speaking, RBI is not a useful measure of offensive performance. It may be useful as a way to explain the events of a game, but a player having 100 RBI and another having 75 RBI tells you almost nothing about those two players and the seasons they had. Generally, it’s hard to rack up huge RBI totals while having a horrible season, but there are much better stats available, even if you want one that rewards hitters for advancing runners. The key is you have to reward them for all runner advancements, not just the ones that lead to runs."

Here is a link to the article:  Stats To Avoid: Runs Batted In (RBI) | Sabermetrics Library

I personally don't believe this as the good RBI guys (if there are any left) do things during their AB that increases their chances of getting that RBI.  Choke up on the bat, try to shoot the ball to the opposite side, try to get the ball in the air, work the count, etc.  For all of our complaining of Bell, he does put together professional AB's more often than not, especially with runners in scoring position.

[jaimedude]

We may need Kriedler to play some Center Field. 

[MMMordabito]

Got 'er done, dude.

[Over The Hill Again]

Fedko. Not good a getting a bunt down. But moved the guys up. 

[wesnewy]

still a productive out from Fedko :)

[mnfireman]

Grisham misread that FB a little...

[SS MagicMark]

That works. Thought CF could have prevented Martin from moving up. Good hustle from Austin. 

[mnfireman]

And Clemens with the K...

[MMMordabito]

Oof ... Clemens

[jaimedude]

Clemens needs to not strike out in that spot. 

[mnfireman]

Just now, MMMordabito said:

Oof ... Clemens

Oof.... Bell (bad challenge)

[wesnewy]

how is Royce always up with the bases juiced 

[mrtwinsfan]

cmon be clutch royce

[MMMordabito]

Time to start a new grand slam hot run.

[Mike Sixel]

5 minutes ago, Western SD Fan said:

The advanced metrics people have been trying to diminish it ever since they created wRC+ thinking it is superior.  Here is a clip from the conclusion of a Fangraphs article describing just that.

"Generally speaking, RBI is not a useful measure of offensive performance. It may be useful as a way to explain the events of a game, but a player having 100 RBI and another having 75 RBI tells you almost nothing about those two players and the seasons they had. Generally, it’s hard to rack up huge RBI totals while having a horrible season, but there are much better stats available, even if you want one that rewards hitters for advancing runners. The key is you have to reward them for all runner advancements, not just the ones that lead to runs."

Here is a link to the article:  Stats To Avoid: Runs Batted In (RBI) | Sabermetrics Library

I personally don't believe this as the good RBI guys (if there are any left) do things during their AB that increases their chances of getting that RBI.  Choke up on the bat, try to shoot the ball to the opposite side, try to get the ball in the air, work the count, etc.  For all of our complaining of Bell, he does put together professional AB's more often than not, especially with runners in scoring position.

See, it 100% does not say RBI don't matter. Where does it say that?

[RpR]

Lewis, oh dear!!

HIs chance to be a hero or move closer to the Mendoza line.

[mrtwinsfan]

Just now, wesnewy said:

how is Royce always up with the bases juiced 

walked bell on purpose

[CRF]

1 hour ago, mnfireman said:

May 1, 2024. He was also CS in his previous game... He went on the IL the next day.

Looks like he might be going IL again.

[MMMordabito]

1 minute ago, mrtwinsfan said:

cmon be clutch royce

Aging well.

[Aggies7]

Way to go Royce. **** yeah!

[wesnewy]

lets go!