Twins (Bradley) vs Brewers (Gasser): 8/8/26, 6:10pm

[Western SD Fan]

I know the saying is to not make the first or third out at 3rd base.  Anymore, the players are fast enough to score from 2nd base on a hit.  I'm not sure that any out at 3rd base is safe anymore.

[Twindy]

So Luke got thrown out stealing twice that inning. Second time being totally unnecessary after the balk erased the first one. Must’ve been on his own. I can’t believe Shelton called for that.

[tony&rodney]

29 minutes ago, Permanent Twins Fan said:

He can hit, though

Yes, Luke is definitely a guy who can provide offense. He is pretty young to put in a DH role and also does not project power usually identified with that position.

Where does he play will be a pretty important question to answer for the Twins.

[Aggies7]

Just now, Western SD Fan said:

I know the saying is to not make the first or third out at 3rd base.  Anymore, the players are fast enough to score from 2nd base on a hit.  I'm not sure that any out at 3rd base is safe anymore.

I’d definitely be a conservative type manager. The payoff not worth the risk there. Especially with a struggling pitcher

[mrmpls]

Kreidler looking rough batting ,  if only we had a guy who could play C.F.  And maybe even hit ?

[Western SD Fan]

Non-game note.  Honestly didn't realize that Tommy John was still alive.  Read his statement he made to the Yankees today for Old-Timer's Day.  That man needs to be in the HOF.  His contribution to baseball is immeasurable, even if the numbers may not be quite there.

[Aggies7]

Once Taj gets past the first inning jitters, he really turns it on 

[djvang]

1 minute ago, tony&rodney said:

Yes, Luke is definitely a guy who can provide offense. He is pretty young to put in a DH role and also does not project power usually identified with that position.

Where does he play will be a pretty important question to answer for the Twins.

Doesn't have the arm for OF or glove for IF. Tis a problem.

[Aggies7]

Just now, Western SD Fan said:

Non-game note.  Honestly didn't realize that Tommy John was still alive.  Read his statement he made to the Yankees today for Old-Timer's Day.  That man needs to be in the HOF.  His contribution to baseball is immeasurable, even if the numbers may not be quite there.

Isn’t it ironic that he needed Tommy John surgery?

[djvang]

1 minute ago, Aggies7 said:

Once Taj gets past the first inning jitters, he really turns it on 

Like Brad Radke.

[Aggies7]

Just now, djvang said:

Like Brad Radke.

Reminds me of earlier today when I watched a bit of a game from 2000 on YouTube. Eric Milton gave up like 6 hits to start a game vs the white sox at the dome.

[Twindy]

A blessed hit for Mr. Kreidler!

[Western SD Fan]

Kreidler refuses to go quietly into that good night.

[Church of Kreidler]

If this is Kreidler's "rough batting," I'll take it 😉

[Patzky]

Challenges may be illegal now but the bunt is back in vogue

[Western SD Fan]

Bring this show back with Kreidler in the poster?

[mrmpls]

3 minutes ago, djvang said:

Doesn't have the arm for OF or glove for IF. Tis a problem.

both can be improved on - its up to him how bad he wants it ,  he also went thru Tommy John 2 years ago ,  pitchers come back stronger from it why cant he  ?

[Twindy]

Reverend Kreidler would’ve stolen second there if it wasn’t for the fifth Commandment

[mrmpls]

5 minutes ago, djvang said:

Like Brad Radke.

use top bet on how many pitches till radke gave up 1st inning homer , 

[Cory Engelhardt]

1 minute ago, mrmpls said:

both can be improved on - its up to him how bad he wants it ,  he also went thru Tommy John 2 years ago ,  pitchers come back stronger from it why cant he  ?

Yup, he will need some pretty big improvement. I think he can get there. 

[Patzky]

Gotta stay on the guys. Keep your foot on the Gasser

[ashbury]

1 hour ago, Church of Kreidler said:

"You're not my real function!"

/ late to return to the thread and I'm not gonna check whether this already was mentioned

[Western SD Fan]

1 minute ago, Twindy said:

Reverend Kreidler would’ve stolen second there if it wasn’t for the fifth Commandment

IDK, many a pastor has been able to overlook that Commandment.  Televangelists seem to be about the worst.  Kreidler may have been able to ask for forgiveness there.

[lecroy24fan]

7 minutes ago, Western SD Fan said:

Non-game note.  Honestly didn't realize that Tommy John was still alive.  Read his statement he made to the Yankees today for Old-Timer's Day.  That man needs to be in the HOF.  His contribution to baseball is immeasurable, even if the numbers may not be quite there.

The numbers are there. He has the most wins of any non-HOF pitcher. Excluding those with the juicing stain he's the most egregious player left out. The surgery and comeback he went through revolutionized pitching injury recovery.

[mrmpls]

Luke ?  he also went thru Tommy John 2 years ago ,  pitchers come back stronger from it why cant he    wonder what type of re-hab they had him do compared to a pitcher ?  cause in college he had a stronger arm ,  would like to ask ?

[Aggies7]

3 minutes ago, mrmpls said:

use top bet on how many pitches till radke gave up 1st inning homer , 

I remember he gave up a leadoff homer to someone from the devil rays on opening night. 1999 I think 

[Twindy]

3 minutes ago, Western SD Fan said:

IDK, many a pastor has been able to overlook that Commandment.  Televangelists seem to be about the worst.  Kreidler may have been able to ask for forgiveness there.

Rev Kreidler practices when he preaches!

[ziggy]

19 minutes ago, Western SD Fan said:

Still remember Sabato's best asset was 'light-tower power'.  I cringe every time I hear that because that usually means there are no other skills which that player possesses. 

He hit a homer OUT of the stadium last Wednesday in St Paul.

[Church of Kreidler]

7 minutes ago, Twindy said:

Reverend Kreidler would’ve stolen second there if it wasn’t for the fifth Commandment

Sin doesn't count when you're pure of heart like Kreidler is

[ashbury]

C'mon Taj, we need you.